Winter Warmer

Name: Winter Warmer
Ingredients: 1/4 cup mild honey; 2 Tbs. peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 1/2 cups rye whiskey; 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. lemon juice; 1 pinch salt; 12 thin lemon slices or 6 strips lemon peel for garnish, optional

6 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1/4 cup mild honey
2 Tbs. peeled and finely chopped fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups rye whiskey
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 pinch salt
12 thin lemon slices or 6 strips lemon peel for garnish, optional

Directions

1

Combine honey, ginger, and 1/2 cup hot water in blender; blend until smooth.
2

Strain mixture through fine strainer, pressing down to extract all liquid.
3

Discard solids.
4

Pour ginger mixture into large jar.
5

Add whiskey, lemon juice, and salt.
6

Shake gently to combine, and chill.
7

To serve: Measure out 1/2 cup liquid, and place in ice-filled shaker.
8

Shake, and strain into martini glass or ice-filled tumbler.
9

Garnish with 2 lemon slices, or slap lemon peel between palms, and float on top of drink, if using.