Due to an injury, I won't be doing many of the things I enjoy for a while as I recover, including shaking up an occasional cocktail. So, I'm pleased to report that the last one I tried was a keeper. I had been focusing more on fun garnishes and this one included one of the dehydrated lime wheels I made. Baking citrus slices slowly on low heat gives them a richer color that I think adds a sophisticated accent and also a deeper flavor. I had planned to try this out with a blood orange and think that will be a very nice touch on an Old Fashioned or a Mystery Man. Stay tuned!
2 oz Rye (I used Rittenhouse)3/4 oz fresh lime juice3/4 oz ginger simple syrup
1. Put all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake until chilled.
2. Pour into a coup glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
Ginger Simple Syrup
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup water
1 cup sliced ginger root
1. Put the sugar and water in a sauce pan and heat on medium, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.
2. Add ginger, bring to a light boil. Turn down heat and simmer for about 15 minutes.
3. Turn off heat , cover, and let the mixture steep for about an hour.
4. Strain out solids and store liquid in a tightly covered jar in the fridge, labeled with name and date.
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