Rye & Blood Orange Smash
Emma
3 weeks ago
Prep Time
8 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Glass
Rocks glass
Garnish
Blood orange slice and pickle spear
The Rye & Blood Orange Smash is a unique cocktail that celebrates the boldness of rye whiskey balanced with the sweet and tart notes of blood orange. The addition of Lillet Rouge adds a subtle herbal complexity, while a splash of pickle juice introduces an intriguing tang that elevates the drink to a refreshing level. Perfect for those looking to venture beyond traditional flavors.
Ingredients
- 1Rye Whiskey
- 2Lillet Rouge
- 3Blood Orange
- 4Pickle Juice
Instructions
- 1
Squeeze the juice of one blood orange into a shaker. Reserve a few slices for garnish.
- 2
Add 50ml (1.7 oz) of rye whiskey, 25ml (0.85 oz) of Lillet Rouge, and 15ml (0.5 oz) of pickle juice into the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake well until chilled.
- 4
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
- 5
Garnish with a slice of blood orange and a pickle spear.
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