Classic: Wyoming Rattlesnake

Name: Classic: Wyoming Rattlesnake
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 ounces rye whiskey; ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice; ½ ounce Simple Syrup; ¼ ounce absinthe; ½ ounce egg white; 1 lemon twist, for garnish

Preparation info

Makes
1
Drink

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Spirits of '76

By Kim Laidlaw

Published 2026

About

Named for the rattlesnake and the rugged terrain it roams, this bold cocktail channels Wyoming’s frontier spirit. Rye whiskey provides a spicy backbone, balanced by citrus and silky egg white, while a whisper of absinthe alludes to the state’s wild edge. It’s classic Western grit with a refined bite.

Ingredients

2 ounces rye whiskey
¾ ounce fresh lemon juice
½

Americas
United States
Wyoming
Drinks
Vegetarian

Method

Add the rye whiskey, lemon juice, simple syrup, absinthe, and egg white to a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake vigorously for 30 seconds. Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and continue to shake until well chilled and frothy. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. Garnish with the lemon twist and serve.