The Story Behind The Coal Train
This tropical spin on the classic Old Fashioned is made with a mixture of rye and a rhum agricole in place of bourbon, and in place of simple syrup, a delicious banana liqueur. Amargo Vallet, a Mexican bitter, extracts some of the spicy and peppery notes found in the Michter's Rye.
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The 24K Magic Recipe:
This cocktail from Momofuku Las Vegas features a carrot-ginger shrub that stands up to the mix of rye, sherry, citrus, and two types of bitters. Learn how to make the recipe.
The Orange Old Fashioned Recipe:
In this twist on the classic Old Fashioned cocktail, Grand Marnier and orange bitters add warm, citrus notes to offset rye's spice.
The Forgotten Lore:
Featuring coconut-washed whiskey, aged Jamaican rum, sweet potato syrup, and dessert wine, the Forgotten Lore is complex and comforting.
The Toronto Recipe:
Originally referred to as the "Fernet Cocktail," modern iterations of the Toronto employ a rye and Fernet-Branca base. See the recipe here!
The Bardstown Recipe:
This boozy apple brandy and rye cocktail from Maggie Hoffman’s “Batch Cocktails” serves eight and is easy to make in advance. Get the recipe here!
The Rye for Breakfast Martini Recipe:
Throw classic cocktail definitions — and clear spirits — to the wind. This recipe uses rye and blackberry jam, and calls itself a Martini.
