Cocktail courtesy of vin48, Avon
Palisade Rye Smash The lush mint growing in the herb garden in front of vin48 in Avon inspired Greg Eynon to create this cocktail. “I was thinking about what I would like to drink sitting on our patio on a warm summer night looking up at the mountains,” says Eynon, co-owner of vin48. 2 slices Palisade peach 3 sprigs mint 1 slice raw ginger 1½ ounces Michter’s rye whiskey ½ ounce sherry Ginger beer Soda water Muddle peach, mint and ginger in shaker with all ingredients except ginger beer and soda. Double strain into ice-filled Collins glass. Fill with equal parts ginger beer and soda water. Garnish with fresh mint.
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