Author Notes: Born of a love of ginger fused with an artisanal gin into a lovely slushy-type mixture, topped up with seltzer water. Order up a hot afternoon, serve with a generous wedge of lime.
My favorite gin to use is Cascade Mountain, made in small batches in Bend, Oregon. —boulangere
Serves: 2
Ingredients
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Large handful of ice cubes
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1
teaspoon minced fresh ginger
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1
tablespoon agave nectar
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2
ounces good gin
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1
lime, cut in wedges
Directions
- Place all ingredients in a blender. Blend on high speed until the consistency of a slushy. Divide between 2 chilled glasses, and top up with cold seltzer. Add a good wedge of lime to each. Toast to summer. Or the Dallas Mavericks.
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