Happy Hour: A Rye Look

Sep 21, 2018

Rye whiskey is not a spirit that I drink often.  It’s a whiskey made from a wheat-like grain that has a fruity or spicy flavor.  So what kind of cocktail do you make with such a spirit?

This cocktail is the Whiskey Rose.  It had grapefruit juice, grapefruit soda, and honey infused with the flavor of thyme.  It’s a wonderful mix of fruit, spice, and herbal notes.

I love this cocktail because it has a hint of sweetness without being too sweet.  If you don’t enjoy the flavor of thyme, or you want a little more sweetness, add grenadine instead.

The Whiskey Rose is a great cocktail for the early fall because it has a warmth to it, but the grapefruit gives it a refreshing lightness.

Do you wear the color mustard?  It’s a color that I always thought I would hate, until I tried.  It’s a nice alternative to the jewel-tones that I usually wear, and it has a little bit of warmth to it.

Thus Muriel Volume Sleeve Sweater is a great option, with a balloon sleeve that makes it a little interesting.  I also like this over-sized mustard cardigan from Zulily.    For something lovely for work (and affordable), try this fluted-sleeve open cardigan from Shein.

Plus-size?  Try this Charlotte Russe v-neck or this long cardigan from Zulily.  Petite? Love this Topshop sweater.  Tall? Try this ribbed sweater from ASOS.

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  1. Cassandra Howley says:

    have you ever ordered from shein? i’ve been seeing ads for them a lot lately, and just feel like it must be too good to be true. would love to hear your experience.

  2. H. says:

    rye is a great basic spirit, a classic choice for a manhattan or an old-fashioned. i also love it in sours. it’s my home bar default over bourbon, because it makes slightly less sweet drinks.

  3. Jenn S. says:

    I’m not much for whiskey, but 10/10 on the pun-reminiscent title of this post.

  4. Savannah Steele says:

    Made the cocktail and loved it! Premaking the rosemary honey was amazing and totally worth it. Thanks, Belle! I mean…Abra :).

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