I’m reading a conflicting recipe for the Presbyterian (previous recipe here). I’m not sure which to believe, but both sound good to me, so I think I’ll have both. It’s worth noting that Esquire says the Presbyterian is a great drink for air travel. Noted.

2  ounces rye whiskey
1 1/2 ounces club soda
1 1/2 ounces ginger ale

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Build in a highball glass with ice. Garnish with lemon twist.

Sounds good on a hot day: Irish Whiskey Lemonade

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12 lemons

irish whiskey

2 cups water

2 1/4 cups sugar in the raw

2 quarts water

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Juice lemons.

Strain the juice.

Dissolve sugar over a low heat in 2 cups water, stirring until sugar has dissolved.

Let cool, mix in the lemon juice, and put in a large (at least 1-gallon) pitcher or jug.

Add 2 quarts water, season to taste with Irish whiskey (I use at least a liter) and refrigerate.

This one’s for fans of both the World Cup and (scotch) whiskey: Soccer Ice Ball Maker. This is very similar to the Macallan Ice Ball Maker, but with a soccer ball pattern.

I’ve posted espresso and rock candy before. It’s something I’ve wanted to try, going as far as trying to make my own rock candy (epic fail). Now I see rock candy and cocktails and I’m re-inspired to try making my own rock candy again. Thinking I’ll use toothpicks and make small nuggets of rock candy for stirring into my coffee/espresso and old fashioneds.

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I’m going to keep talking about the Pickle Back until it’s more mainstream. Even Esquire is talking about it. Great idea for it being a St. Patrick’s Day drink.

The Lost Boys Cocktail was developed for a Georgetown men’s shop, Lost Boys, using scotch and chocolate bitters. Sounds like a winning combination. And, one I will be trying.