The Spirit Game
Cedar-smoked rye whisky with wild honey, sage & juniper — sovereignty in a glass
The first internationally sanctioned sports tournament hosted by an Indigenous nation
Why this cocktail? Erick produced the first Indigenous-hosted tournament. This cedar-smoked rye honors sovereignty and sport.
The Story
The World Indoor Lacrosse Championships in Onondaga required navigating sovereignty, governance, and cultural protocol simultaneously. This cedar-smoked rye with wild honey and sage honors that event: earthy, grounded, steeped in tradition, and proof that the hardest events are human ones, not logistical ones.
Read Full Story →Ingredients
- 2 oz rye whisky
- 0.75 oz wild honey syrup
- Cedar plank (for smoking)
- Fresh sage
- Juniper berries
- Lemon twist
Preparation
- 1.Smoke a rocks glass with cedar plank.
- 2.Stir rye, honey syrup, and crushed juniper with ice.
- 3.Strain into the smoked glass.
- 4.Garnish with sage leaf and lemon twist.
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