Its Ginger week!!

Welcome to this month's cocktail odyssey, where we raise a toast to the endlessly intriguing ingredient—ginger! Known for its zesty punch and warming embrace, ginger has journeyed from ancient Southeast Asia to become a beloved staple in the mixologist's toolkit. Let's embark on a flavorful voyage exploring cocktails that spice up tradition with modern flair!

This edition serves up a festive quartet of ginger-infused delights: the zesty Christmas Cosmopolitan, the spirited Azaadi, the soul-warming Glogg, and the refreshing Ginger Mojito. Each sip promises to surprise and enchant, showcasing ginger's versatility and timeless appeal. Get ready for a sensory adventure!

Did you know that ginger beer once sailed the high seas, keeping sailors company and warding off scurvy? Today, its peppery zest is adored in cocktails like the Moscow Mule, proving that even centuries-old traditions can be full of life and zest! Raise a glass to ginger's spicy legacy!

Ginger's journey through time reads like a global quest for flavor. From the Silk Road to British pubs, it has spiced up drinks and added zing to life’s celebrations. Whether you’re new to ginger or a lifelong fan, these cocktails are bound to captivate your taste buds!

Happy mixing all

Nick

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Some of our favourite Ginger cocktails

A Christmas take on the classic Cosmo. We really enjoy the ginger undertones in this balanced drink.

The Azaadi cocktail is a vibrant and tropical concoction that blends the sweet and citrus flavors of Cointreau with the rich warmth of dark rum and the tanginess of pineapple...

Quirky Ginger fact!

Did you know that ginger has been spicing up drinks for centuries? In the 19th century, ginger beer was a popular fizzy companion for sailors, believed to prevent scurvy during long voyages. Today, ginger's zesty kick is a staple in many inventive cocktails, from the classic Moscow Mule to modern-day concoctions like ginger-infused mojitos. Its spicy warmth and aromatic zing not only elevate flavors but also add an unexpected twist to your cocktail experiences. Cheers to history in a glass!

Some more great Ginger cocktails

Glogg is a traditional warm Scandinavian cocktail that conjures up cozy images of winter and the festive holiday season. It is a mulled wine concoction steeped in rich flavors from...

The Ginger Mojito is a zesty twist on the classic Mojito cocktail. This refreshing beverage expertly blends the warmth of ginger with the traditional Mojito ingredients. Bright lime juice and...

We've got 23 Ginger cocktails on Make Me a Cocktail!

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A quick history lesson

Ginger, with its zesty zest and warming spice, first appeared in Southeast Asia and rapidly became a global sensation over two millennia ago. By the 1st century CE, it had made its way to Europe via the Silk Road. In the age of exploration, ginger found its way into popular cocktails, prized for its versatility and health benefits. During the 18th century, British ginger beer emerged, spicing up the world of mixed drinks. Today, ginger adds a kick to classics like the Moscow Mule, enriching modern mixology with a legacy of flavor spanning continents and centuries.

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