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A bright orange drink with ginger garnish

Ginger Smash Cocktail

A fresh ginger cocktail with whisky, lemon and maple syrup, balanced with a touch of saline for a spicy, bright finish.
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Ingredients

  • 2 slices ginger looney-size, plus more to garnish
  • 2 wedges lemon
  • ¾ oz maple syrup
  • 2 oz bourbon or Canadian whisky
  • ¼ tsp saline solution
  • ice

Saline Solution

  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • In a cocktail shaker, add ginger slices, then squeeze in lemon wedges and drop in rinds. Use muddler or handle of wooden spoon to muddle ingredients. Add maple syrup, bourbon and saline solution. Top up with ice, then shake well for 30 seconds. Strain into rock glass filled with ice. Garnish with fresh ginger.

Saline Solution

  • Boil water. Stir together boiling water with kosher salt until dissolved. Refrigerate. Makes about 1/2 cup.
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