Lowcountry Cocktail

Old Tom gin takes center stage in this delicious cocktail from bartender Brandon Wise, with Fernet Branca, ginger beer and homemade peppercorn syrup adding just a hint of spice.

1½ oz. Old Tom gin
½ oz. Fernet Branca
1 oz. fresh lime juice
½ oz. sage-peppercorn syrup
1 oz. ginger beer (Wise uses Reed’s)
Tools: shaker, strainer
Glass: jar or tall glass
Garnish: fresh cucumber slices and 3 dashes of Fee Bros. Whiskey Barrel Aged bitters

Combine all ingredients, except ginger beer and shake. Strain over fresh ice into a jar or Collins glass and top with ginger beer. Garnish.

Brandon Wise for Irving Street Kitchen, Portland, Oregon