Mixologists are giving drinks a distinctive snap with the addition of ginger. Several inventive libations start with a base of ginger beer or a ginger-infused spirit and some end with a splash of ginger ale.
Uncommon Ground
Chicago, IL
Lemon-Ginger Martini: Ginger-infused organic rain vodka and fresh citrus syrup served up with a candied ginger skewer; $10
Fatty Crab
New York, NY
Straits Sling: Gin, Benedictine, kirschwasser, lime, ginger beer; $12
Absinthe
San Francisco, CA
Ginger Rogers: Gin, fresh mint, ginger syrup and lemon juice topped with ginger ale. Served on the rocks in a tall glass with a squeeze of lime; $9
Gramercy Tavern
New York, NY
Ambrosia: Appleton rum, white nectarine syrup, ginger $13
Sunda
Chicago, IL
Toasted Ginger Snap: Bombay Sapphire gin, fresh red grapefruit and lime juice, egg white, ginger syrup, mint and anise seeds, finished off with a crushed almond and orange honey rim; $13
Fire & Sage
Washington D.C.
Pomegranate Ginger Martini: A delicious blend of pomegranate liqueur with a burst of ginger in every sip; $10
Herbivore
San Francisco, CA
Gingery Fruit Juice Cocktails: Organic Rain Vodka, fresh lime and ginger juice w/ choice of mango, papaya, pear or pineapple juice and garnished w/ lychee fruit; $7
Om
Cambridge, MA
The Sassy Miss: Grey Goose La Poire, pear liqueur, Lilet Rouge & Ginger; $10
Lacroix at the Rittenhouse
Philadelphia, PA
Blackberry Bourbon: Maker’s Mark, muddled blackberry and Thai basil, lemon and a splash of ginger ale; $12
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