This effortless stirred drink from Andrew M. Volk of the Portland Hunt and Alpine Club in Maine, celebrates the rye barrel and the sherry cask. Potent, peppery whiskey (Volk recommends seeking out a 100-proof rye) mingles with a crisp touch of sherry vinegar, but the key to the perfect mix is a softening spoonful of maple syrup. The drink comes together silky and rich, with a lingering maple flavor that’s perfect for a cool evening.
Ingredients
1 drink
Combine rye, maple syrup, and sherry vinegar in a rocks glass and fill with ice. Stir until chilled, about 30 revolutions. Garnish with a speared apricot.
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Back to TopDelicious and simple to make. The surprise pop of acidity from the sherry vinegar and lingering maple finish make this a very interesting and enjoyable drink. I experimented, and it's definitely better with a potent, peppery whiskey vs. a smoother whiskey.
mhcv
California
4/18/2020
Bravo! This drink was an unusual and delightful surprise! We also experimented with using regular white wine vinegar, or amontillado sherry, or for a slightly sweeter version, Wild Turkey 100-proof liqueur...all of them work, so you don't have to have exactly the specified ingredients!
CrystalC
Arlington, VA
3/28/2020
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