The result was okay but we prefer whiskey to rum at our house. My wife is a long-standing fan of a traditional highball, combining ginger ale with rye whiskey, preferably Old Overholt. So, we tried that too. One of the joys of mixing drinks is the exploration of flavor combinations. Almond and lime, for instance, are dazzling together - definitely a case of the whole being greater than the sum of its parts. While the rum brought out the fruitiness of my soda, the whiskey emphasized the ginger. For both of us, the rye cocktail was superior.
So, this means I get to name the resulting drink, right? Ladies and gentlemen, I present the Squid Ball:
Orange honey ginger ale
In a highball glass, pour the whiskey over ice, then top off with the soda. Stir well and serve.
(I could/should probably tinker around to develop a recipe that doesn't require homemade soda but this is what I've got for now.)
When are you going to start distilling your own whiskey? :) The orange honey ginger ale sounds good.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I've thought about it. I've even been sounding people out on the legality of it here in Vermont. According to my sources thus far, it can be done legally.
DeleteHmm... interesting.
ReplyDeleteProbably, I won't actually try making that, though.
Unless I get on a kick to start making mixed drinks.
I love mixing drinks, perhaps even more than I enjoy drinking them.
DeleteI would probably try it with the rum but still call it by the inventor.:)
ReplyDeleteBirgit, I've thought a lot about our recent rum vs. whiskey discussion. I still feel rum is best on its own, not mixed at all.
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