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jack and ginger cocktail (+ how to make homemade ginger ale)

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
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Ingredients

Drink

  • 4 shots jack daniels or bourbon
  • ice
  • ginger ale
  • lime wedges, garnish

Ginger Ale

  • 5 slices fresh ginger
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • squeeze of lime
  • tonic water

Instructions 

Drink

  • Pour ice into a glass. Pour one shot of jack daniels into the glass and fill the glass with ginger ale. Garnish with a cherry.

Ginger Ale

  • In a medium saucepan, add the ginger, sugar, and water. Bring to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. 
  • Simmer for about 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
  • Add the ginger syrup to a pitcher. Squeeze a little lime juice and fill the rest with tonic water. Stir to combine.
Author: Lauren Grier
Course: Cocktail
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