ginger bourbon creme______________________A slightly spicy cocktail jazzed up with a splash of sparkling water and heavy cream to lend a classic favorite an indulgent twist.
Ingredients
ginger bourbon creme
- 2 oz bourbon
- 2 oz ginger simple syrup (about 4 tbsp)
- dash orange bitters
- 2 oz sparkling water
- 1 oz heavy whipping cream
ginger simple syrup
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 tbsp peeled and grated fresh ginger
Instructions
- To make the ginger syrup, heat honey, water, and ginger in a small saucepan over medium-low until honey dissolves and ginger flavor infuses into the mixture. This will take about 5 minutes.
- Mix the cocktail! In a shaker, add bourbon, ginger syrup, orange bitters, and a generous handful of ice. Shake 8-10 times. Strain over a glass. Top with sparkling water and finish with heavy whipping cream. Garnish with an orange slice and cinnamon stick, if desired.