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Canton Ginger Kick

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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

  1. 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.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesVodkaGingerHerbs & SpicesSummerGourmet
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