Ginger Highball Food

UPDATED WHISKEY-GINGER HIGHBALL

Steps:

• Muddle one slice of ginger with syrup and a bit of ginger beer in the bottom of a highball glass. Fill glass with ice cubes.
• Add rye and stir with a bar spoon. Add ginger beer to fill.
• Run the other slice of ginger around the rim of the glass, then discard. Twist orange peel over drink to release oils, then drop into glass.

GINGER HIGHBALL

Steps:

• Pour bourbon into a highball glass.
• Pass the ginger through a garlic press into the glass.
• Add 2-3 ice cubes and top with soda.
• Stir gently.

KITTY HIGHBALL

Steps:

• Combine the wine, ginger syrup, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Add a small piece of cracked ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a collins glass filled with ice, top with soda water, and garnish with the candied ginger.
• Note:
• To make the ginger syrup: Combine 2 cups sugar and 1 cup fresh ginger juice in a small pot over very low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Transfer to a plastic or glass container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.