Jessica A. Zelenak, MPA

Aunt Jess’ Rock and Rye

Ingredients

• One 750-milliliter bottle of American rye whiskey (90 to 100 proof)
• 1/4 Cup Rock Candy
• 1/4 Cup Dried cranberries
• 1/4 Cup Dried cherries
• The peel of one orange
• 2 cinnamon sticks

Directions 

In a clean, food-grade container combine the whiskey and sugar. Stir or shake together until the sugar has dissolved. Add the fruits, citrus peels and cinnamon. Let the ingredients sit for 24 hours and test. If more infusion is desired, let sit, stirring or shaking occasionally, up to 2 to 3 days. Strain the ingredients and store in the sealed whiskey bottle.