Prep Time: 4 minutes minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ancho reyes cocktails, classic whiskey cocktails, lemon juice cocktails, Rye Whiskey Cocktails
Servings: 1
- 1 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz Ancho Reyes
- 0.5 oz cinnamon syrup
- 0.5 oz lemon juice
- Lemon wheel for garnish
- Chili salt for garnish
Add the rye whiskey, Ancho Reyes, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice to a cocktail shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake briskly for about 10–12 seconds.
Strain the mixture into an old fashioned glass filled with fresh ice.
Garnish with a lemon wheel and a sprinkle of chili salt.
Pro Tips
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Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
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If you don’t have chili salt on hand, mix kosher salt with a dash of cayenne or chili powder.
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Make your own cinnamon syrup by simmering equal parts water and sugar with a few cinnamon sticks until fragrant.