[Photographs: Vicky Wasik, Elana Lepkowski] If I’m having whiskey, my first choice is rye. I love its spicy flavor and the way it cuts through a drink, whether you’re working with budget bottles (I’m partial to Redemption) or fancier options. I also love that rye cocktails can be as simple or as complex as you like—just dress it up with sugar and bitters, or mix in all sorts of liqueurs, aromatized wines, and fresh juices. Got a bottle of rye and wondering how to use it? Keep reading for 23 of our favorite cocktails, including both simple classics, like the Old Fashioned and the Manhattan, and drinks made with less common ingredients, like cacao nibs, chicory, or even balsamic… Read More
