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Red Plum and Rye

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Red Plum and Rye

A fresh, clean flavor profile that is subtle enough for summer but complex enough to be an end-of-the-day sipper. This is my kind of last call.

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices red plum
  • 4 sage leaves
  • 1/4 ounce simple syrup (see recipe below)
  • 1 1/2 ounces rye whiskey (I recommend Redemption Rye)
  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Simple Syrup
    Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of sugar. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool thoroughly before using. Store leftover syrup in the refrigerator.
  • Gently muddle plum, sage and syrup. Add rye, Cointreau and lemon juice. Shake. Strain into a chilled Martini glass.

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