Pumpernickel Highball
Recipe GLPR6116b1afa22377
A sophisticated rye whiskey cocktail infused with caraway seed syrup and topped with crisp club soda. The caraway simple syrup adds a subtle spiced note reminiscent of pumpernickel bread, while the cucumber garnish provides a fresh, aromatic finish. This refreshing highball is perfect as an aperitif or evening cocktail.
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Ingredients
½ cup water
½ cup sugar
2 tablespoons caraway seed
ice
2 ounces rye whiskey
¼ teaspoon caraway simple syrup
4 ounces club soda
1 cucumber slice
Directions
Prepare the caraway simple syrup by combining water and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add the caraway seeds to the simmering sugar solution and stir gently. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes. The caraway seeds will infuse the syrup with their distinctive spiced flavor.
Fill a highball glass with ice cubes.
Pour the rye whiskey over the ice.
Add one quarter teaspoon of the cooled caraway simple syrup to the whiskey and stir well to combine.
Top the cocktail with club soda and stir gently to blend all ingredients.
Garnish with a fresh cucumber slice placed on the rim or floating in the drink.
Serve immediately and enjoy.
