Rye Easter Spice: The Holiday Zip You’ll Wish You’d Spiced Sooner

Noah Kurz

Noah Kurz

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Rye Easter Spice: The Holiday Zip You’ll Wish You’d Spiced Sooner
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Rye Easter Spice: The Easter Cocktail You Can’t Ignore

Easter 2025 is all about spice and resurrection, and the Rye Easter Spice cocktail is whiskey’s fiery gift—a bold, cinnamon-kissed mix that lights up the holiday. Want a cocktail to rule your April 20 feast? Here’s the ace recipe, with rye picks to make your Easter zing—no duds, just pure festive fire.

Why the Rye Easter Spice Pops for Easter

Rye, per U.S. law—51% rye, new charred oak—brings peppery spice that cuts through Easter’s creamy sides like scalloped potatoes. Cinnamon and apple nod to spring’s warmth—ideal for dinner or egg-hunt toasts. It’s whiskey’s Easter blaze, sharp yet smooth.

Rye Easter Spice Recipe—Step by Step

  • Ingredients:
    • 2 oz rye whiskey (95-100 proof recommended)
    • 1 oz apple cider
    • 3/4 oz cinnamon syrup (1:1 sugar and water, steeped with cinnamon sticks)
    • 1/2 oz lemon juice
    • Ice
    • Apple slice dusted with cinnamon garnish
  • Method:
    Shake rye, apple cider, cinnamon syrup, and lemon juice with ice for 10-15 seconds, strain into a chilled rocks glass over a large ice cube, garnish with a cinnamon-dusted apple slice. Sip and spark—it’s Easter’s spicy glow.
  • Why It Works: Rye’s pepper boosts cinnamon’s warmth, apple softens, lemon balances—perfect for holiday bites.

Rye Picks for Your 2025 Easter

  • Bulleit Rye (95 proof, $25-$35): High rye (95%), spicy kick lifts cinnamon, bold for Easter.
  • Rittenhouse Rye (100 proof, $25-$30): Peppery punch cuts creamy sides, 100 proof shines at dinner.

How to Sip It on Easter

Serve over a big cube for a slow sip—rye’s spice loves a post-hunt chill. Pair with ham or chocolate eggs—it's 95-100 proof, per U.S. law, and stands up to sweets. For brunch, add a splash of soda. Every sip’s a holiday hit—pure rye and oak, no additives.

Why This Rules Easter 2025

The Rye Easter Spice’s fiery zip—rye’s bite, cinnamon’s glow—makes it an Easter 2025 must for April 20. At $25-$35, these ryes fit any budget and their proof powers through festive flavors. Ready for Easter’s zip?

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