Black Eyed Rye

Black Eyed Rye

Koopers rye, blackberry mint syrup and lime are shaken before a ginger-beer float in Black Eyed Rye.

Glass
Rocks glass
Method
Shaken
Serves
1
Flavor Profile
Blackberry, mint, ginger

Ingredients

  • 1.5 oz Koopers Family Rye Whiskey
  • 3/4 oz blackberry mint syrup
  • 0.5 oz lime juice
  • 2 oz ginger beer
  • Lime wedge

Suggested Brand

Kooper Family Rye

Explore the whiskey used in this recipe on the official product page.

Method

  1. Fill a rocks glass with ice.
  2. Shake the rye, blackberry mint syrup and lime juice with ice for 15 shakes.
  3. Strain into the glass, float the ginger beer and add a lime wedge.

Bar Tools

  • Jigger
  • Cocktail shaker
  • Strainer

Whiskey Scene Notes

The source marks blackberry mint syrup with an asterisk but supplies no formulation or concentration.

Recipe credit: Recipe adapted from Michelle Kooper for Koopers Whiskey.

Pairing Suggestions

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Lemon and sage offer a savory counterpoint to fruit and sweetness.

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Salty halloumi and fresh herbs complement the drink’s fruit and citrus.

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Prefer a zero-proof pour? Visit our companion site, The Brixyard, for non-alcoholic cocktail inspiration.

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