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Recipe from Southern Living

Ginger beer is a nonalcoholic fizzy beverage with a pop of spicy ginger. It's the flavor secret in this spicy but refreshing cocktail.

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Yield

1 serving

Ingredients

  • 5 tablespoons bourbon
  • 2 tablespoons ginger liqueur
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon simple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon bitters
  • Crushed ice
  • Nonalcoholic ginger beer, chilled
  • Garnishes: Orange slices, fresh mint sprigs

Directions

  • 1. Stir together first 5 ingredients.

    2. Fill 1 (16-oz.) glass or Mason jar with crushed ice. Pour bourbon mixture over ice; top with ginger beer (about 1/3 cup).3.  Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately..4.  Note: We tested with Maker's Mark Bourbon, Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur, and Reed's Extra Ginger Brew and Goya Jamaican Style Ginger Beer.