Thai Bourbon and Ginger Cocktail Recipe
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Thai Bourbon and Ginger Cocktail Recipe
Description
This cocktail mixes 2 ounces each of bourbon and gin infused with wild lime leaves, along with fresh juice of one orange and half a lime. These ingredients are shaken with ice to combine before being strained into highball glasses filled with fresh ice. Each glass is then topped with 3 ounces of ginger beer, adding spice and effervescence to the drink. A lime wheel garnish complements the citrus aroma and presentation.
The infusion of gin with wild lime leaves imparts a subtle herbal and citrusy aroma unique to this cocktail. The orange and lime juices introduce fresh acidity that contrasts with bourbon's warmth and smoothness, while the ginger beer’s spiciness and bubbles enhance the drink’s complexity and refreshing quality.
This cocktail is best enjoyed freshly mixed to preserve the brightness of the citrus and fizz of the ginger beer. Leftover ingredients, especially the infused gin, should be stored separately in the fridge and combined fresh for each serving to maintain the intended flavor balance.
Ingredients
- 2 oz bourbon
- 2 oz gin See notes on how to make this, wild lime leaf infused
- orange juice of one
- lime juice of half of one
- 6 oz ginger beer
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients, except for the ginger beer, to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake and strain equal amounts into two highball glasses filled with ice.
- Top each glass with 3 ounces of ginger beer and garnish with a lime wheel.
Notes
- Infuse gin with 8 wild lime leaves for at least 24 hours to add unique citrus and herbal notes to the cocktail.
- Consume the cocktail fresh; it is not suitable for long-term storage.
- Store leftover ingredients, like infused gin, separately in the refrigerator for best flavor preservation.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 420 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 420kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 77g | 26% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Sodium | 159mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 47g | 94% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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