8 oz gin (doesn't have to be top shelf....we used middle shelf gin) 1 c Rhubarb Simple Syrup 1/2 c fresh lemon juice 1-2 cans ginger ale 1-2 lemons, cut into rounds Divide lemon rounds between 6 glasses and fill with ice. Stir together gin, simple syrup, lemon juice and divide evenly between glasses. Finish with a splash (or more, if you like) of ginger ale. Enjoy!!!
Recently I read an article about ginger beer and ginger ale cocktails at Saveur Magazine. They all looked delicious and I thought it would be fun to try a new one each week this summer. Join me!
We made the Pear Haymaker last weekend, and it was a hit. Here's what you'll need: pears - the riper the better vodka - we used Absolute Pear Vodka. YUM. ginger simple syrup (see below) fresh lemon juice ginger ale
It's a pretty simple drink, and it goes something like this:** Muddle half a very ripe pear into a pint glass. (the link to the muddle video is well worth the watch, and quite entertaining - who knew muddling was such an art!) Add 2 oz vodka 1/2 oz ginger syrup 1/2 oz lemon juice Fill the glass with ice and top with a swirl of ginger ale. ***I 'eyeballed' all the measurements, by the way, but I'm including the amounts from the recipe so you can make it just right!) Ginger syrup Grate a bunch of ginger into a saucepan, (a bunch = approx. 1/2 c) Add 1 c sugar and 1 1/2 c water. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain. This will keep in the fridge for at least a couple weeks. (I use it to make ginger lemonade, inspired by Santa Cruz Lemon Ginger Echinacea juice)
