Canton Ginger Kick

Name: Canton Ginger Kick
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Ginger syrup; 1 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon vodka; 1 6 ounces (3/4 cup) Domaine de Canton (ginger liqueur); 1 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 1 (1-liter) bottle soda water or seltzer, chilled; 1 Garnish: candied ginger (see recipe at gourmet.com or use store-bought); lemon wedges

From the kitchen of Carly

Sharp ginger liqueur meets vodka and fresh lemon in this bracing cocktail that builds heat with every sip. Candied ginger garnish adds textural sweetness, while soda water keeps things crisp and bright. Perfect for cutting through rich meals.

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Servings: 4
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

4 servings

1Ginger syrup
11 cup plus 1 tablespoon vodka
16 ounces (3/4 cup) Domaine de Canton (ginger liqueur)
11/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
11 (1-liter) bottle soda water or seltzer, chilled
1Garnish: candied ginger (see recipe at gourmet.com or use store-bought); lemon wedges

Instructions

Stir together ginger syrup, vodka, ginger liqueur, and lemon juice in a pitcher.
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.