Red Ginger Cocktail
The Red Ginger cocktail makes an impression through contrast. Tartness and a touch of sweetness are added by cranberry juice, colouring the drink with its distinctive ruby hue. Chilled highball glass over ice with a lime wedge is how it is served, providing consistent carbonation, moderate heat and crisp finish.
Ingredients
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- 30mL vodka
- 60mL ginger beer, chilled
- 30mL cranberry juice (unsweetened or lightly sweetened)
- Ice cubes
- for garnish Lime wedge
Method
- Step 1
Fill a chilled highball glass with ice cubes to keep the drink cool and crisp.
- Step 2
Pour vodka over the ice as a clean, neutral spirit base.
- Step 3
Gently add cranberry juice and ginger beer to keep the carbonation going and create a balanced, tart and spicy character.
- Step 4
Stir gently to incorporate the ingredients without losing fizz; garnish with a lime wedge for a citrusy scent.
Tips & Suggestions
Preparation Tip 1
Substitute freshly squeezed lime juice for bottled to bring acute acidity and a crisper finish that cuts through the ginger beer and balances out the cranberry.
Preparation Tip 2
Stir in the cranberry juice gently at the end to avoid foam from the ginger beer and to maintain the red colour and layered appearance.
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