Smoky · Spirit Forward · Strong

The Johnny Silverhand

A smoky, spirit-forward, and bold rye whiskey cocktail, stirred and presented in a rocks glass.

Main alcohol
Rye Whiskey
Estimated strength
Strong
Technique
Stirred
Serving style
Served up
Glass
Rocks Glass
Garnish
None specified
Carbonation
Still

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Rye Whiskey
  • 0.5 oz Islay Scotch
  • 0.25 oz Demerara Syrup
  • 2 drops Angostura Bitters
  • 1 piece Lemon Peel
  • 1 cup Ice

Instructions

  1. Stir rye whiskey, Islay Scotch, demerara syrup and bitters with ice until well chilled.
  2. Place one large ice cube in a rocks glass, then strain the drink into it.
  3. Express the lemon peel over the surface and rest it on the ice.