Ginger Pineapple Spritzer Food

GINGER PINEAPPLE SPRITZER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan combine pineapple juice & ginger.
• Bring to a simmer, then remove from heat.
• Pour into small glass bowl, then cover & refrigerate overnight, or at least 8 hours.
• Strain juice mixture & discard ginger.
• Gently stir club soda into juice mixture, then serve in glasses over ice.

GINGER SPRITZ

Steps:

• For the ginger vodka: Place the ginger in an airtight container. Add a few ounces of the vodka and muddle for several minutes. Add the rest of the vodka, cover and let sit for at least 24 hours, muddling the ginger again every few hours. (Makes 18 ounces.)
• For the ginger simple syrup: Heat the sugar and water in a small, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. When the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes, stir in the ginger and remove from heat. Let the ginger steep until the syrup is completely cool. Remove the ginger and transfer the syrup to an airtight container. Refrigerate until ready to use. (Makes about 12 ounces.)
• For the ginger spritz: Pour 4 ounces ginger vodka, 2 ounces ginger simple syrup and the lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Add ice, cover, and shake until fully chilled.
• Strain into two glasses and top each with 2 ounces club soda. Garnish with the candied ginger skewers.

GINGERSNAP SPRITZER

Steps:

• In a small pitcher, stir together the ginger beer and vodka. Divide among 8 ice-filled glasses. Top off with the seltzer water, adding more to taste, and garnish each with 2 strips candied ginger.

POMEGRANATE-GINGER SPRITZER

Steps:

• For the grenadine syrup: In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the pomegranate juice and sugar. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Let cool. (Makes about 3/4 cup; extra syrup can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.)
• For the spritzer: Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and 2 tablespoons grenadine syrup in a rocks glass and mix until combined. Fill with crushed ice. Add the ginger ale, drop in a lime slice and serve.

COCONUT PINEAPPLE SPRITZER

Steps:

• In an ice-filled glass, add the seltzer, vodka and lime juice; stir. Garnish with a lime wheel.

PINEAPPLE SPRITZ

Steps:

• In a large pitcher, muddle the mint and sugar together to bruise the mint and release its flavor. Add in the crushed pineapple and its juice along with the rum. Top off the spritz with ginger ale, to taste. Stir and serve in glasses filled with ice.

POMEGRANATE GINGER SPRITZER

Steps:

• Place ginger and lime slices in a pitcher; stir in pomegranate and orange juices. Refrigerate overnight. , Just before serving, strain and discard ginger and lime. Stir club soda into juice mixture. Garnish as desired.

GINGER-GRAPEFRUIT SPRITZER

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine ginger, sugar, honey, and 1/4 cup water over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
• Place grapefruit juice in a pitcher. Strain ginger syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into pitcher. To serve, divide juice mixture among 6 glasses filled with ice, and top off with a splash of club soda.

CRANBERRY GINGER SPRITZER

Steps:

• Mix together the first seven ingredients.
• Add ice and sliced limes.
• Wet the rims of the glasses with one of the sliced limes for garnish, and dip in granulated sugar.

CRANBERRY GINGER SPRITZER

Steps:

• Mix together the first seven ingredients.
• Add ice and sliced limes.
• Wet the rims of the glasses with one of the sliced limes for garnish, and dip in granulated sugar.

PINEAPPLE GINGER DRESSING

Steps:

• Put it all in a bottle and shake vigorously. If you like it smoother, you can throw it in a food processor.