Ginger, Gin, and Beer Cocktails
Bright and crisp notes dance about with every sip of this cheery cocktail. Made with vibrant flavors, no one will believe it’s a fun blend of gin and beer!
Equipment
- small saucepan
- Blender
Ingredients
- For the ginger infused simple syrup:
- 1 cup water
- 1-½ cup sugar
- 1-¼ cup chopped ginger
- 10 fresh mint leaves
- For the cocktails:
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 1-½ to 2 lemons
- ⅓ cup ginger infused simple syrup
- 3 tablespoon good gin, such as Plymouth Gin
- ½ cup ice, plus extra for serving
- ⅓ cup beer
- Lemon slices and mint sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- To make the simple syrup:
- Combine the water, sugar, chopped ginger and mint leaves in a small saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Let the syrup simmer for about 15 minutes over low heat then remove and let it cool for about 30 minutes. Strain the ginger and the mint from the syrup.
- The simple syrup can be made ahead and refrigerated until you’re ready to mix up the cocktails.
- To make the cocktails:
- Pour the lemon juice, simple syrup, gin and ice into a blender. Process, starting on low for about 5 seconds to break up the ice then on high for an additional 15 seconds.
- Fill two glasses with ice, sliding a slice of lemon along the side of the glass for garnish if desired.
- Pour the gin mixture between the two glasses and top with the beer, splitting evenly between drinks, stirring to mix the spirits together.
- Top with a sprig of fresh mint and serve!
Notes
The easiest way to remove the skin of fresh ginger is with a spoon. Simply use the edge of the spoon to peel it away.
If you’re serving more than two this recipe can be easily doubled or tripled in your blender.