Sparkling Ginger Cocktail
A bubbly bourbon cocktail recipe with a simple-to-make spicy ginger syrup. It's the perfect blend of spicy, sour, sweet and bubbly.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
For ginger syrup:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup water
- 2 oz fresh ginger peeled and sliced thinly
For each cocktail:
- 2 oz bourbon
- 1 oz ginger syrup
- 1 oz freshly-squeezed lemon juice
- Sparkling water I used Montellier lemon sparkling water
Instructions
To make ginger syrup:
- Combine all three ingredients in a large microwave-safe measuring cup or bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, or until sugar dissolves completely with a quick stir. Let stand at room temperature one hour.
To make a cocktail:
- Stir bourbon, ginger syrup and lemon juice together in a glass. Add a handful of ice and top with a splash of sparkling water.