Recipes

Rye Whiskey Simple Syrup

February 25, 2010

This boozy, flavorful simple syrup is a quick way to deepen the flavors while adding sweetness to almost any cocktail. It was developed by Seattle mixologist Andrew Bohrer as a component of his Courting Rachel, an Old Fashioned doused in fresh hickory smoke.

This boozy, flavorful simple syrup is a quick way to deepen the flavors while adding sweetness to almost any cocktail.

Yield: makes About 1 Cup

Ingredients

1 cup rye whiskey
1 cup sugar

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, warm whiskey and sugar until sugar is fully dissolved, stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature and pour into an airtight container. The simple syrup will keep for several months in the refrigerator.