Name: Canton Ginger Kick
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 hr (includes making ginger syrup)
Yield: Makes 6 drinks
Ingredients: Ginger syrup; 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon vodka; 6 ounces (3/4 cup) Domaine de Canton (ginger liqueur); 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 (1-liter) bottle soda water or seltzer, chilled; Garnish: candied ginger (see recipe at gourmet.com or use store-bought); lemon wedges

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Canton Ginger KickJohn Kernick

Kick is the right word to describe this golden cocktail, which underscores the shot of ginger liqueur with ginger syrup and lemon.

Recipe information

Total Time
1 hr (includes making ginger syrup)
Yield
Makes 6 drinks

Ingredients

Ginger syrup

1 cup plus 1 tablespoon vodka

6 ounces (3/4 cup) Domaine de Canton (ginger liqueur)

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 (1-liter) bottle soda water or seltzer, chilled

Garnish: candied ginger (see recipe at gourmet.com or use store-bought); lemon wedges

Preparation

Step 1
Stir together ginger syrup, vodka, ginger liqueur, and lemon juice in a pitcher.
Step 2
Divide among 6 (10-ounces) Old Fashioned glasses filled with ice. Top off with soda water. Spear a few slices candied ginger onto each of 6 wooden picks and add to drinks, then garnish with lemon wedges.

TagsCocktail Alcohol Beverages Vodka Ginger Herbs & Spices Summer Gourmet

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