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Rye & Ginger

Served in a highball glass

Rye & Ginger

Ingredients

  • 60 ml Rye whiskey
  • 120 ml Ginger ale

Preparation

Build in a highball glass over ice and stir.

Garnish

Lime wedge

Origin story

The Rye & Ginger cocktail emerged in the mid-20th century, capitalizing on the rising popularity of rye whiskey in the United States. This simple highball combines the spiciness of rye with the sweetness of ginger ale, making it a favored choice among whiskey enthusiasts.