Bourbon Ginger Shrub Cocktail
The Bourbon Ginger Shrub Cocktail is a sweet and spicy drink. Made with a homemade ginger 'drinking vinegar,' this sparkling whiskey, lime and ginger libation is a delightful anytime sipper.
Servings 1 cocktail
Calories 140kcal
Ingredients
For the ginger shrub
- 1 5- inch ginger root
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ to ½ cup apple cider vinegar to taste
For the cocktail
- 1 lime cut into wedges (lengthwise)
- 2 ounces ginger shrub
- 1 ½ ounces bourbon whiskey
- 4 ounces club soda
- 3 pieces candied ginger for garnish
Instructions
- Peel the ginger root with a sharp knife or vegetable peeler. Grate or finely chop. Set aside.
- Add water and sugar to a medium saucepan. Cook on medium heat until sugar has dissolved, stirring frequently. Bring to a simmer and add grated ginger. Reduce heat to low. Cook 5 to 10 minutes, until shrub is fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Place a fine mesh strainer over a bowl. Strain the ginger root out of the shrub. Discard the ginger. Stir in apple cider vinegar. Store in an airtight glass jar for up to 6 months. (The vinegar helps to preserve the flavor and will evolve over time.)
- For the cocktail, fill a rocks glass with ice. Squeeze a lime wedge into the glass and toss in the spent shell. Add ginger shrub and bourbon. Top with club soda. Garnish with candied ginger and a lime wedge.
Nutrition
Serving: 7.5ounces | Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 29mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 34IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
