Are you a beginner looking for an easy and delicious cocktail recipe to impress your friends with? Look no further than the Ginger Spice Cocktail! This cocktail is perfect for those just starting out, as it only requires a few simple ingredients that can be found at your local grocery store. With a little bit of vodka, ginger beer, honey, jalapenos, pomegranate seeds, limes, grapefruit, and mint, you'll be on your way to making a delicious and refreshing cocktail in no time. In this blog post, we'll show you how to make the Ginger Spice Cocktail step-by-step, including what tools you'll need, how to prep your ingredients, and the recipe itself. So grab your cocktail shaker, and let's get started!
A Perfect Cocktail for Beginners
The Ginger Spice Cocktail is the perfect cocktail for beginners because it's simply a matter of pour and shake. No need to make simple syrups or search for obscure ingredients, everything can be found in your local grocery store! All you need for this recipe is:
Vodka
Ginger Beer
Honey
Jalapenos
Pomegranate seeds
Limes
Grapefruit
Mint
The Tools You Need to Make a Cocktail
The few tools that you need to make this cocktail, is the following:
Shaker
Jigger or measuring cup
Knife
Cutting Board
If you're just getting started, we recommend picking up a cocktail shaker set. A cocktail maker kit is easy to buy and will have everything you need. This is a perfect set for beginner cocktail makers. This set is nice since it includes all you need: a shaker, jigger, and muddler.
What to Do Before Making a Cocktail
To prepare yourself for success, prep everything before you get started. Have all your ingredients out, sliced, chopped and juiced. This will help the process move quicker and smoother. There is nothing more frustrating than having to search for a jalapeno in the middle of making a cocktail!
Also, when you've juiced the lime and grapefruit, toss it right away! It's easy to get overwhelmed when you have everything all over the place, so keep a clean space and look for your next ingredient.
Typically, I prepare this drink for two or three people. So double up the recipe in the shaker and serve two people at once!
For the lightweights, including me, I modify the recipe and add in 1 ounce of vodka instead of 2 oz and top up with more ginger beer at the end. If you follow these simple tips, you'll be a Ginger Spice Cocktail master in no time!
Ginger Spice Cocktail Recipe
Now that you have all the tools and knowledge to make a perfect cocktail, let's get started on the recipe!
Ingredients:
1/2 Grapefruit
1/2 Lime
1 Jalapeno, sliced
2 Fresh Mint Leaves, minced
1 Pomegrante arils
2 tsp Honey
2 tbsp Granulated Sugar
1 bottle of Ginger Beer
2oz Vodka
Directions:
- Mince mint and combine with granulated sugar in a plate.
- Use a slice of lime and rub the lime along the rim of the glass. Place glass upside down into the mint and granulated sugar and rim your glass with the mixture. When finished, add ice to glass and set aside.
- In a cocktail shaker, juice the grapefruit and lime, add honey, vodka and a slice of jalapeno. Shake for 1 minute.
- Pour drink into glass and top with ginger beer. Add in pomegranate and another sliced of jalapeno as garnish.
- Enjoy!
Serves 1
Now that you have all the tips and tricks to make a perfect Ginger Spice Cocktail, it's time to impress your friends and family with your newfound mixology skills! Remember to have fun and experiment with different variations of the recipe to make it your own.
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So, get ready to impress your guests with your delicious cocktails and stunning table setting. Here’s to a successful and unforgettable evening!
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