If the very idea of Friday the 13th slightly terrifies you, then Sagamore’s Straight Rye Whiskey is here to tell you that it’s all going to be OK and hand you a cocktail.
Now it’s insane to think that a good drink will change your luck but seriously, the way this year has been running, it certainly won’t hurt. And let’s face it, a chance to explore America’s first spirit, never goes astray.
And Sagamore is fairly serious about changing your attitude to this ill-fated day. In its fifth year, their campaign is not only aimed to inspire a global passion for Rye Whiskey but also change your perception of the day itself.
Rebranding the day as Ryeday the 13th, the brand wants you to not only embrace Rye but in particular Maryland Rye Whiskey.
As the brand itself launched on Friday the 13th, they have embraced every Friday the 13th and turned them into Ryeday the 13th. And. Honestly isn’t it better to banish the bad luck and replace it with Whiskey?
The distillery wants everyone to turn their luck around and celebrate the day with a few choice Rye cocktails – below are a three we think are particularly tasty.
For more information on Ryeday go to the Sagamore website or join them on social with the hashtag #RyeDayThe13th or @sagamorespirit
Black-Eyed Rye
Ingredients
1.5 oz Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
3 oz of Ginger Beer
.5 oz Lime Juice
.75 oz Blackberry Simple Syrup
8 to 10 mint leaves
Instructions
Shake and double strain into a Collins glass. Top with Ginger Beer.
Garnish with a mint sprig and three skewered blackberries.
Blackberry Simple Syrup: Mix equal parts water, sugar, and blackberries in a pot. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Chill overnight and strain.
Rye Tai
Ingredients
1.5 oz Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
3 oz Black Tea
1 oz Pineapple Juice
1 oz Lemon Juice
.75 oz Cinnamon Simple Syrup
Cinnamon and Sugar for garnish
Instructions
Rim a tall glass with cinnamon sugar. Shake Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey, pineapple juice, lemon juice, black tea and cinnamon simple syrup with ice. Strain into prepared glass.
Cinnamon Simple Syrup: mix equal parts water and sugar in a pot and add 3-5 cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. Chill overnight and strain
Sagamore Fizz
Ingredients
1.5 oz Sagamore Spirit Rye Whiskey
0.5 oz Lime Juice
1 oz Spiced Cranberry Syrup
Club Soda
Instructions
Add Sagamore Rye, Lime Juice, and Spiced Cranberry syrup to shaker and shake vigorously with ice. Strain and pour over ice. Top with club soda.
Garnish with a rosemary sprig and cranberries.
Spice Cranberry Syrup: Boil equal parts sugar, water, and cranberries. For every cup of water, add one cinnamon stick and one rosemary sprig. Remove from heat once boiling and let sit overnight, then strain.
