The Best Medicine

A 100-proof rye forms the base of this ginger-and-lemon sour. Bénédictine contributes an herbal liqueur element, with candied ginger for garnish.

The Best Medicine. Nick and Nora glass with a golden ginger-whiskey drink, thin natural froth, no ice and candied ginger on the rim.

Active preparation: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 15 ml Liber & Co. Fiery Ginger Syrup
  • 60 ml Rye whiskey, 100 US proof (50% ABV)
  • 15 ml Benedictine
  • 30 ml Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 piece Prepared candied ginger, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Measure the ingredients for mixing into a shaker. Keep Prepared candied ginger aside for finishing.
  2. Add cubed ice, seal and shake firmly for 10–15 seconds.
  3. Double-strain through a cocktail strainer and a fine sieve into a chilled coupe glass without ice.
  4. Finish with the listed garnish. Serve promptly.