Recipes Presbyterian's Aversion Be the first to rate & review! John Coltharp has tried making ginger-and-rye drinks with scores of different amari (herbal, bittersweet Italian liqueurs). This version, which uses citrusy Averna amaro, is one of his favorites: "It's great with buttery desserts or stinky cheese." Classic Cocktail Recipes By John Coltharp Updated on March 27, 2015 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Yield: 1 drink Ingredients Ice 2 ounces rye whiskey, preferably Russell's Reserve 1/2 ounce Avernaamaro 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice 1/2 ounce Simple Ginger Syrup 1 ounce chilled club soda 1 lime wedge, for garnish Directions Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the club soda and garnish; shake well. Strain into an ice-filled collins glass, stir in the club soda and garnish with the lime wedge. Rate it Print