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rye whiskey

💰Cheaper: bourbon

Bourbon is often less expensive and has a sweeter flavor profile.

sweet vermouth

💰Cheaper: dry vermouth

Dry vermouth can be used for a less sweet alternative.

smoked bitters

💰Cheaper: regular bitters

Regular bitters can provide a similar flavor without the smoke.

cocktail cherry

💰Cheaper: maraschino cherry

Maraschino cherries are more commonly available and less expensive.

Start by preparing the ginger syrup: Juice ginger root using an omega masticating juicer.

For the ginger syrup, take 33.8 ounces (1 liter) of ginger juice and add 24 ounces (2 pounds) of sugar by weight.

Mix the ginger juice and sugar until dissolved to create a syrup with a sweetness of about 40-45 bricks.

In a highball glass, add ice.

Pour in 0.5 ounces of lemon juice.

Add 0.75 ounces of the ginger syrup.

Pour in 2 ounces of smokehouse whiskey.

Top off the drink with ginger beer.

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