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Traditionally, a fizz is thought of as a summer cocktail; it's light, refreshing and often gin-based.
To transition the drink into a cold-weather cocktail, we opted for the robust density of rye, sweetened with a touch of woodsy maple syrup. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightened the flavor, while the addition of egg white created a luscious texture reminiscent of a milkshake. A few grates of a cinnamon stick tops it all off.
Cocktail of the Week: Rye Fizz
Recipe from the Tasting Table Test Kitchen
Yield: 1 cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: N/A
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
2 ounces rye
4 dashes Angostura bitters
1 tablespoon egg white
¾ ounce lemon juice
½ ounce maple syrup
Ice
Soda water, to top
Cinnamon stick, for garnish
Directions
In a cocktail shaker, combine the rye, bitters, egg white, lemon juice, maple syrup and ice. Shake vigorously, then pour into an ice-filled Old Fashioned glass. Top with soda water and freshly grated cinnamon.
