A delicious cocktail can be the perfect complement to a lazy summer evening. If you're looking for a refreshing combination that will delight your taste buds while quenching your thirst, then this ginger lemon cocktail is for you. With freshly squeezed lemon juice, a pinch of grated ginger and a few other common ingredients, you can conjure up a refreshing drink in no time at all that will spice up your summer.
So grab your ceramic grater and let's get started!
Ingredients:
60 ml freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated ginger (mousse)
45 ml vodka (alternatively: gin for a milder version)
30 ml sugar syrup
Ice cubes
Sparkling water
Lemon slices and mint leaves for decoration
Instructions:
Start by squeezing fresh lemon juice from some juicy lemons. You can use either a citrus press or a simple hand press to extract the juice. Be sure to filter out any seeds or pulp to make your cocktail nice and smooth.
Now take the freshly grated ginger mousse (we recommend the mousse with a ceramic grater to prepare) and add it to your lemon juice. The ginger gives the cocktail a pleasant spiciness and a slightly spicy note. You can adjust the amount of ginger based on your personal taste. If you like it spicier, just add a little more.
Next comes the alcohol. Pour the vodka (or gin) into your lemon and ginger mixture. The alcohol rounds off the taste of the cocktail and gives it a pleasant depth. Gently stir the ingredients to mix well.
To add a sweet touch to your cocktail, add the simple syrup. The syrup balances the acidity of the lemon and harmonises perfectly with the flavor of the ginger. If you don't have sugar syrup on hand, you can also make simple sugar syrup by heating equal parts sugar and water in a saucepan until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Now it's time to chill your cocktail with ice cubes. Place a generous amount of ice in a cocktail glass and gently pour the mixture over it.
To give your drink that certain something, fill the glass with sparkling water. The sparkling water gives the cocktail a refreshing note and makes it an ideal thirst quencher on hot summer days.
Finally, you can decorate your cocktail with a slice of lemon and some mint leaves. The lemon wedge gives the cocktail a fresh look, while the mint leaves add a touch of flavor.
Now you are ready to enjoy your refreshing ginger lemon cocktail! Take a sip and let the invigorating combination of lemon and ginger indulge your senses. This cocktail is perfect for social occasions or just to spoil yourself and enjoy the summer. Cheers!