Ginger Honey Lemonade Cocktail Recipe
This refreshing cocktail combines fresh ginger, honey, and lemon for a sweet and spicy drink perfect for warm days or special occasions.
Equipment
- Fine-mesh strainer
- Muddler
- Measuring jigger
- Citrus juicer
- Tall glass
- Ice cube tray
- Sharp knife
- Cutting Board
- Grater or microplane
Ingredients
- 2 oz fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 2 oz honey simple syrup 1:1 ratio honey to water
- 2 oz fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
- 2 oz vodka or gin
- Club soda
- Ice cubes
- Lemon wheel and candied ginger for garnish
Instructions
- Make honey simple syrup by heating equal parts honey and water until combined. Let it cool.
- Peel and grate fresh ginger into the cocktail shaker.
- Add honey simple syrup, fresh lemon juice, and spirit of choice to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake for 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into a tall glass filled with fresh ice.
- Top with club soda and stir gently to combine.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and a piece of candied ginger
Notes
The cocktail can be made non-alcoholic by omitting the spirits and adding extra club soda.
Store leftover honey simple syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Fresh ginger works best, but ground ginger can be used in a pinch. Start with 1/4 teaspoon and adjust to taste.
Double strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove ginger pulp for a smoother drink.