Grown-Up Gin-ger Ale
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Author Notes: Born of a love of ginger fused with an artisanal gin into a lovely slushy-type mixture, topped up with seltzer water. Order up a hot afternoon, serve with a generous wedge of lime.
My favorite gin to use is Cascade Mountain, made in small batches in Bend, Oregon. - boulangere
Serves 2
- Large handful of ice cubes
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 2 ounces good gin
- 1 lime, cut in wedges
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until the consistency of a slushy. Divide between 2 chilled glasses, and top up with cold seltzer. Add a good wedge of lime to each. Toast to summer. Or the Dallas Mavericks.
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Poolside Cocktail
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Dish in the Raw
- This recipe was entered in the contest for Your Best Soda Fountain Recipe
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almost 2 years ago boulangere
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boun giorno from bologna where there is neither pool nor side! there is, though, abundant great market stall food. and wine. thinking of you all, cheers!
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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make that buon giorno!
almost 2 years ago sdebrango
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so nice to hear from you, I love bologna. I hope you are having a good time, I know you are. We miss you here also! Glad you entered this drink in the contest. Can't wait to hear about your trip.
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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fantastic drinks entered. hot enough here for one of each! tomorrow to aix en Provence
almost 2 years ago lapadia
Nice Ale! Gin is my favorite...Bombay Sapphire.
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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I haven't tasted that in so long, I'd actually forgotten about it. Yes, it is lovely.
almost 2 years ago sdebrango
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I love this drink! Glad you submitted.
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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LOL! Thanks!
almost 2 years ago BlueKaleRoad
Love gin and ginger...the sun came out here and we're ready for summer drinks. This will be perfect!
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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I'm not sure anyone got off without a trying winter. Summer is more than welcome here, too.
almost 2 years ago dymnyno
The sun is out today and I am soooo ready for summer, gin is my favorite booze and this sounds delicious!!!! (Must try your Cascade gin)
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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Fortunately, idea day dawned bright and sunny. Now we're back to rain and tornado warnings, so please tip one for me!
almost 2 years ago gingerroot
Yes, please! How many knocks again?
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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LOL!
almost 2 years ago checker
Here's to summer!
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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Cheers!
almost 2 years ago Panfusine
Cheers to a wonderful summer!! Hic hic hooray!!
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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You got that right!
almost 2 years ago lorigoldsby
Panfusine...that is the funniest (and maybe most apropos comment of this contest!! The way it's going, next weeks' contest will be "jello shots"
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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Game on!
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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This sounds really refreshing. I love the color & aroma of the Cascade Gin. I do have to admit I'm partial to Aviation Gin (also made in Oregon.)
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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I was hoping you would weigh in on the Oregon factor. Haven't seen Aviation here. There was one I could get here last summer that had Desert in the name, I think. It was the best I've ever tasted. Does that sound familiar to you?
almost 2 years ago hardlikearmour
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I think you mean the Desert Juniper gin. http://www.handcraftedgin...
Aviation is another beast entirely - not a ginny gin, so you may not like it.
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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That's it, Desert Juniper! I loved it and I have no idea why it's not back this summer. Ginny gins don't matter, I love complexity of flavors and will keep an eye peeled for yours. Alternatively, I swear I am going to work out a meetup this fall somewhere in the PNW. MT, especially central-eastern MT is too far from everyone, but I have a nephew in Seattle . . . . details this summer.
almost 2 years ago Panfusine
oh boy... Boulangere.. your recipes are really rocking! awesome!
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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Let's say I'm going to sleep well tonight.
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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There's a whole lot of rocking going on tonight as the closing minutes tick down. This contest has been SO much more interesting than I thought it was going to be.
almost 2 years ago TiggyBee
I'll be there in five.
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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knock 3 times!
almost 2 years ago sdebrango
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I love a good grown up ginger ale.
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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Oh me too.
almost 2 years ago lorigoldsby
Bend, Ore is such a darling town! And this sounds so refreshing! Definitely noticing an "adult" theme to these soda fountain treats!
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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It is indeed!
almost 2 years ago wssmom
Heading out right now to buy some agave nectar .. this sounds spectacular. I am, however, going to use Hendricks Gin ...
almost 2 years ago boulangere
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Whatever floats your so to speak boat!
almost 2 years ago wssmom
And, it floated wonderfully! You are brilliant!