Like a lot of places, it's hot here today. Breaking 100 for the first time this year, which is hot for here. So I was looking for a good adult beverage to quench my thirst and found this and thought I'd give it a try.
Bourbon, orange, ginger
To make the ginger syrup:
1/2 cup peeled and thinly sliced ginger root (I just used the whole piece I had)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
I also added the zest of one orange
Bring all ingredients except vanilla to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla and allow to cool. Strain into container, keep refrigerated for up to 1 week
Ginger syrup
To make the cocktail mix:
2 ounces bourbon, 1 oz triple sec, three tablespoons ginger syrup and 3 oz OJ, pour over crushed ice
Well I didn't have any bourbon to my surprise but I did have some nice local Barrel aged whiskey so I used that. Also I didn't feel like breaking out the vitamix to crush ice so I just poured it over a couple ice cubes. Pretty dang tasty. Has a nice bite from the ginger and not overly sweet but very smooth.
Bourbon, orange, ginger
To make the ginger syrup:
1/2 cup peeled and thinly sliced ginger root (I just used the whole piece I had)
1/2 cup white sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1-1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
I also added the zest of one orange
Bring all ingredients except vanilla to a boil then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Remove from heat, add vanilla and allow to cool. Strain into container, keep refrigerated for up to 1 week
Ginger syrup
To make the cocktail mix:
2 ounces bourbon, 1 oz triple sec, three tablespoons ginger syrup and 3 oz OJ, pour over crushed ice
Well I didn't have any bourbon to my surprise but I did have some nice local Barrel aged whiskey so I used that. Also I didn't feel like breaking out the vitamix to crush ice so I just poured it over a couple ice cubes. Pretty dang tasty. Has a nice bite from the ginger and not overly sweet but very smooth.
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