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Whisky Ginger Smash

Syrups & Infusions, Cocktails

Ingredients

For the Simple Syrup
3 oz fresh ginger, sliced thin
1 tbsp lemon peel (dried), chopped
½ cup sugar
⅔ cup water
For the Cocktail
1 piece fresh ginger, peeled (approx 1/2 oz)
2 mint leaves (fresh), plus more for garnish
1½ oz whisky
½ oz orange liqueur
½ oz lemon juice
¾ oz pineapple juice
¾ oz ginger simple syrup
splash club soda
2 pieces crystallized ginger, sliced, for garnish
Whisky Ginger Smash  
Syrups & Infusions, Cocktails
For as long as she can remember, Kelly Ryan has loved to bake up treats to share with loved ones. Her love of baking comes from her mother and grandmother, both talented home cooks. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America, Kelly worked at America’s Test Kitchen for a few years before venturing off to do food photography and recipe development full-time. Her blog, Butter & Thyme, focuses on elevated nostalgic comfort food recipes. Find more of Kelly’s recipes at butterandthyme.com.
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a little bit about the recipe
Whiskey and ginger are a match made in heaven! This cocktail starts with a quick ginger simple syrup, then fresh mint is muddled with more ginger root for an extra zingy ginger flavor.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:
cocktail shaker
ACTIVE: 20m
INACTIVE: 30m
TOTAL: 50m
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directions

For the Simple Syrup

Place all ingredients in a small pot and place over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar is melted and it starts to bubble. Reduce the heat to low, cover with a lid, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely (about 30 minutes). Strain after cooling.

For the Cocktail

Muddle fresh ginger and mint in a cocktail shaker. Add whiskey, orange liqueur, lemon juice, pineapple juice, and ginger syrup, then fill with ice, and shake to combine.

Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice and add a splash of club soda. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and crystallized ginger.

selefina ingredients used
4.8
lemon peel
chopped
Lively and zesty with tangy lemon notes.
0.09 oz - PORTION$0.50
1.2 oz - JAR$4
1.2 oz - REFILL$3
6 oz - REFILL$9
0.09 oz - PORTION $0.50
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4.9
ginger root
crystallized
slices
Crystallized ginger root is tender and sweet with a spicy bite. Add chopped crystallized ginger to dishes for chewy texture and a bit of sweet spiciness.