Ginger GIN FIZZ

Fizzes are shaken cocktails that start with a base spirit, some ice and a flavouring agent or two—simple syrup or fruit juice, for example. Once the shaken mixture is poured into the glass, it’s topped up with something fizzy: tonic, soda, pop or cider. Fizzes are lovely for spring sipping! This modern gin and ginger version is sweet and spicy.

GINGER GIN FIZZ

We’ve used non-alcoholic ginger beer in this recipe, but for an extra-spirited version, replace with Crabbies Original Alcoholic Ginger Beer (LCBO 272807, 500 mL, $3.80).

Ice cubes

1 tbsp (15 mL) finely chopped peeled fresh ginger root

6 large fresh mint leaves, rubbed and torn; plus extra for garnishing

2 oz gin

1 tbsp (15 mL) Domaine De Canton Ginger Liqueur (LCBO 157917, $49.95)

Ice cold ginger beer for topping up

2 pieces of candied ginger and more fresh mint to garnish; optional

1 Into a cocktail shaker with 4 to 6 ice cubes add the ginger, mint, gin and ginger liqueur. Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds to release the flavours from the ginger and mint.

2 Strain into glasses with ice and top up with the ginger beer.

3 Garnish with a piece of candied ginger, if desired, and more fresh mint.

Makes 2 drinks