California Chrome

A spiced, layered riff on the Brown Derby/Blinker from Chris Amirault of LA’s Otium The addition of the fivespice powder brings a welcome spice-forward flavor that works really well with the Rye and grapefruit juice (almost like Don’s mix in the Tiki world) while the honey syrup adds some depth 2 oz Rye Whiskey (spicier versions are best) 1 oz Fresh Grapefruit Juice .5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice .5 oz Honey Syrup (3 parts honey: 1 part warm water, stir until dissolved) 1/4 teaspoon Fivespice Powder Shake with ice and strain into a chilled double rocks glass with a few ice cubes. Garnish with a grapefruit twist
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