Today Is RyeDay ! Let’s Toast Every Friday the 13th With These Whiskey Cocktails

Need a reason to celebrate? Well, you’re in luck. This Friday the 13 also marks RyeDay, a celebration that originally began in 2016 as a global enthusiasm for Maryland Rye Whiskey. Maryland was once a whiskey distilling powerhouse during pre-Prohibition, most of it rye, made in a distinctive style that was recognized. It involved a more delicate and sweeter characteristic with less spice and a supple, almost buttery palate.

However, the distilleries, and the style disappeared after World War II. Since no one can really agree on what Maryland rye is, we just love the idea of reviving the whiskey category by celebrating all things rye every Friday the 13th. We have listed 9 whiskey cocktails to help you honor RyeDay involving expressions that feature rye whiskey in stirred slow and low with raw honey, navel oranges, rock candy and angostura bitters, to whiskey aged in charred oak barrels, and rye whiskey encompassing spice and tobacco as dominant notes. Cheers!

Boulevardier

Ingredients:

1 oz Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
1 oz Campari
1 oz Sweet Vermouth

Method:

Pour all ingredients into a large mixing glass filled with ice. Stir well. Next, strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with a cherry or a twist of orange peel.

Ward 8

Ingredients:

2 oz Templeton 4yr Rye
½ oz Lime Juice
½ oz Orange Juice
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Bar spoon Pomegranate Molasses

Method:

Include all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously, and then strain into Coupe glass. Garnish with a brandy cherry.

The Good Stuff Sazerac

Ingredients:

1 oz Templeton 6yr Rye
1 oz Marie Duffau Bas Armagnac
Bar spoon Demerara
2 dashes Angostura Bitters
3 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters
Absinthe wash

Method:

Combine all ingredients into cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously, and then strain into rocks glass. Garnish with lemon zest (leave it out).

Templeton Maple Toddy

Ingredients:

2 oz. Templeton Rye Maple Cask Finish
¾ oz Lemon
½ oz. Maple Syrup

Method:

In a mug add maple syrup, hot water, Templeton Rye Maple Cask Finish and lemon juice stirring until combined. Serve warm, garnished with a cinnamon bark.

Johnny Appleseed

Ingredients:

2 oz. Templeton Rye Maple Cask Finish
½ oz Apple Cider
½ oz Cinnamon Syrup
Lemon

Method:

Add all ingredients into a mixing glass. Next, stir and strain into glass. Garnish with lemon peel.

Maple Mulled Wine

Ingredients:

2 oz. Templeton Rye Maple Cask Finish
1 oz. Red Wine
½ oz Allspice Dram
1 dash of Cinnamon
1 dash of Star Anise
1 dash of Cardamom

Method:

In a mug add allspice dram, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom and hot water. Stir in. Templeton Rye Maple Cask Finish and red wine until combined. Serve hot and enjoy!