ginger syrup & a presbytarian

Two weeks ago, The Wall Street Journal's weekend edition had a recipe for a cocktail named the Presbyterian. Not only is it a great name, turns out it is a great drink. One of the ingredients is ginger syrup. Of course I made my own, you can too, it is easy.

Ginger Syrup

4 ounces fresh ginger, sliced
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns

Combine the ginger, sugar, water, and peppercorns in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Reduce heat and simmer 40 minutes. The smell is great! Remove from heat and let cool. Strain the syrup through a fine sieve and transfer to a pretty bottle.

 

Presbyterian

2 ounces rye whiskey
3/4 ounce ginger syrup
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
Soda water

Fill a double old fashioned glass with ice and add whiskey, lime juice, and ginger syrup. Give it a good stir, top with a bit of soda water, and stir gently. Garnish with a piece of candied ginger and a lime wheel.

Can easily be made for a party. Add all the ingredients except the soda water to a large pitcher. Pour individual drinks as needed and top with soda water.

Comments

[Gwyneth]

A press! I learned how to make these in bartending school.

[Gwyneth]

Also, I'm making Ginger Syrup as soon as I can.
Our family is crazy for ginger.