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Craft cocktails are even more enjoyable when they’re made with local ingredients. This Rye Crush is a perfect example; it’s an Eastern Shore classic featuring Maryland-made Sagamore Spirit and our Honey! Every sip transports us to the shore, where we can taste every bit of its homegrown goodness - not just in flavor but also in packaging.
I was looking to lighten my favorite drink, the crush. I could have gone for a syrupy sweet liquor but chose honey instead - an inspired decision! As if that wasn’t enough of a delicious twist, only fresh-squeezed orange juice would do in this magnificent cocktail creation.
We know this Rye Crush would taste delicious with our Florida Orange Honey, Tupelo Honey, and Wildflower Honey. Test them out yourself and find your favorite with the Honey Royale Set!
How to Make a Honey Rye Crush
Step 1: Combine Ingredients
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all your ingredients to the shaker. Shake well to combine.
Step 2: Strain
Strain the mixed cocktail from the shaker to a chilled martini glass.
Step 3: Garnish & Serve
Garnish the Rye Crush with an orange slice. Best served Immediately
Spice up this Rye Crush
With a zesty kick of Old Bay Seasoning around the rim, there’s no denying that this recipe packs one delicious punch! If you’re feeling adventurous and want to turn up the heat even more, why not take your own take on it? We call ours “Bay Rye Crush.” Why not add some mint or lime for an extra refreshing flavor twist? Get creative with finding perfection when mastering this drink; whether it's sweet or sour, spicy or cool - we promise it will be worth all the experimenting. Ready to start shaking things up? Here are some ideas:
- Add a few drops of bitters.
- Change up the alcohol. Silver tequila makes every drink taste better
- Serve with our Old Bay and Honey Lollipop for an interesting conversation
- Add rosemary garnish
If you decide to make delicious rye crush, do us a favor, will you? Snap a quick photo and share it with us using #beeinspired on Instagram. Tell us how you adapted the recipe too. We love seeing your creations! If you love whiskey, you should also check out our Spiced Apple Rye Punch or other whiskey honey drink recipes!
