BLUE GINGER GIMLET

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This recipe is the signature drink of The Blue Ginger restaurant in Wellesley, Mass. which is owned by Ming Tsai.

Provided by dojemi

Categories     Beverages

Time 1h

Yield 1 cocktail, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 ounces vodka, well chilled
2 ounces fresh lime juice
2 ounces ginger syrup (recipe follows)
lime wedge, for garnish
4 cups sugar
2 cups fresh ginger, cut into 1/8-inch slices
2 cups water

Steps:

  • In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients with ice. Shake well and strain into a martini glass. Garnish with lime wedge.
  • For the ginger syrup:.
  • In a medium saucepan over high heat, combine sugar, ginger and water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until syrupy and reduced by half, about 40 to 45 minutes. Strain ginger pieces out and reserve syrup.
  • (Trick: toss dried ginger in sugar, bake at 200 degrees until dried thru, about 4 hours and voila-ginger candy).

Dayday Wilson
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This is a great cocktail for a party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Adnan Jani
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I'm not usually a fan of gin, but this cocktail changed my mind. The ginger syrup really balances out the flavor.


Lesedi Sbongile
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This cocktail is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


KHALID GAMING
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Perfect balance of sweet and tart. The blue ginger flower garnish is a nice touch.


Concrete Roses
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This is a must-try cocktail! The ginger syrup adds a unique and delicious flavor.


Sufyan Zeb
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I made this Blue Ginger Gimlet for my friends and they loved it! It's a great cocktail for any occasion.


Sarina Rahimi
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This drink is gorgeous and tasty! I love the pop of color from the blue ginger flower. It's the perfect cocktail for a summer party.


Nabakooza Faridah
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So refreshing and delicious! The blue ginger flower garnish really makes this cocktail special. I'll definitely be making this again.


Akkash Ali
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5 stars! I've made this gimlet recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The ginger syrup is easy to make and adds a unique flavor to the drink.


Amerhamza Sher
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This Blue Ginger Gimlet cocktail was a delightful surprise! The combination of gin, Aperol, and ginger syrup created a perfectly balanced and refreshing drink. The blue ginger flower garnish added a beautiful touch.