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
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.
