Spring Forward

This delicious cocktail is perfect for sipping during the spring season. It's made with a smooth rye whiskey that has a bit of spice to it, making it perfect for those who love a good whiskey drink. The cocktail is also easy to batch, so you can make it for a crowd! Here's what you'll need: Ingredients: - 2 cups rye whiskey - 1 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice - 1/2 cup honey syrup (1:1 honey to water ratio) - 1/4 cup Aperol - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice - 1-2 cups sparkling water (to taste) - Grapefruit wedges and thyme sprigs for garnish Instructions: 1. In a large pitcher, combine the rye whiskey, grapefruit juice, honey syrup, Aperol, and lemon juice. 2. Stir to combine. 3. Add ice to the pitcher and stir again. 4. Divide the mixture evenly among glasses filled with ice. 5. Top off each glass with sparkling water to taste. 6. Garnish with a grapefruit wedge and thyme sprig. 7. Cheers to springtime!