Slow and Low, that is the tempo
So I've posted about Rock and Rye before, and yes, I make a personal version which is good enough for me if legendary woman about town Rebecca Jane likes it. However, leave it Rob Cooper (St. Germain liqueur fame) to come out with a great bottled version-
Slow and Low. His, appropriately is more rough and tumble at 98 proof. Bitter, sweet, citrusy, reviving, to be best enjoyed on ice if you ask me, although I hear alongside a beer works pretty well too. Like in the old days it may just cure what ails you, maybe a substitute for the flu shot?
Perhaps too obvious, but imagine the Beastie Boys of the cocktail world, which leads me to the following video:
"Slow and Low was inspired by the original Hochstadter’s Rock and Rye recipe and a few other 19th century recipes Rob Cooper discovered. It is made strong; using the best aged whiskey and matured slowly. 6 Year-Old Straight Rye Whiskey is macerated with three citrus peels: lemon, grapefruit and orange, pure cane rock candy, honey and a hint of horehound" (a wild bitter herb). 98 proof, about $32 in liquor stores.
The author is solely responsible for the content.
About Straight Up
Boston bartender Josh Childs navigates you through the art of making cocktails, takes you on a tour of the liquor cabinet, and shares recipes and industry insights. This blog will also feature other local bartenders on similar topics.About the author
|
Josh Childs has bartended throughout Boston for more than 20 years. Co-owner of Silvertone Bar & Grill, Trina's Starlite Lounge, and Parlor Sports, Josh has seen every kind of cocktail trend come and go. On his off nights, his favorite thing to drink is a Miller High Life.
|
- Liquor.com: Your expert guide
- Cocktail Hacker
- Imbibe Unfiltered
- Esquire.com: Cocktails
- Cocktail virgin
- Mouthing Off by Food & Wine
- The Cocktail Chronicles
- Alcademics
- gaz regan
- Beantown Eats
