I didn't always used to be such a fan, but if bourbon is an acquired taste, it's one rarely given up once gotten.
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But for a drink that features one of the most celebrated elements around these parts, the ginger ale it gets paired with is mostly ho-hum. Why not mix up a little batch on your own? It's not an ale, but a ginger syrup along with some soda or sparkling water makes for a fresh, wholesome drink bursting with complex, real flavor. Simple syrups are a key ingredient for many bars and kitchens and are a simple task to undertake (just two parts water, one part sugar), so for this one, I measured a bit of ginger in as well. Once the ginger, water and sugar are measured out, bring them to a low boil and cook for about an hour until you can start to see a slight thickening. Strain out the ginger, once through cheesecloth and drink on!
A favorite variation on the bourbon drink has to be the bourbon and ginger ale. It's a rich, easy drink without too much sweetness. Plus it's great for every season - the bourbon and ginger are warm flavors, but it's always over ice. It's so very versatile. I'm ever-indebted to friends like Vitale, and Esther and Steven, not to mention my husband, for helping along in my acquisition. Now, could you help me out of it? Just kidding y'all. Just kidding.
*But for a drink that features one of the most celebrated elements around these parts, the ginger ale it gets paired with is mostly ho-hum. Why not mix up a little batch on your own? It's not an ale, but a ginger syrup along with some soda or sparkling water makes for a fresh, wholesome drink bursting with complex, real flavor. Simple syrups are a key ingredient for many bars and kitchens and are a simple task to undertake (just two parts water, one part sugar), so for this one, I measured a bit of ginger in as well. Once the ginger, water and sugar are measured out, bring them to a low boil and cook for about an hour until you can start to see a slight thickening. Strain out the ginger, once through cheesecloth and drink on!
Now, there's been a lot of talk of bourbon in this post, but this syrup is equally delicious without bourbon in the mix, or with other ingredients altogether. Consider this little ditty I put together and plan to serve to all my besties who abstain:
3/4 c sparkling water or soda water
3 T peach nectar
3 T ginger simple syrup
lemon wedge, squeezed right in
Shake with ice and serve straight up, in a fun glass, of course. Or pour or over ice.
*The ginger was about 3 c when coarsely chopped. Finely chopped it's closer to 2 c.
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