Part cocktail, part cure-all, the Rock and Rye is a sweet, spiced whiskey classic with roots in 19th-century American saloons and medicine cabinets. Traditionally made by infusing rye whiskey with rock candy sugar, citrus peels, and warming spices (like cloves or cinnamon), it was originally sipped as a soothing tonic for sore throats and bad moods alike. Served straight or over ice, this drink is rich, mellow, and slightly syrupy, with cozy flavors that feel like a hug in a glass.