We just adore whiskey gingers during the hot summer months. I had a few of these while on our trip to Hawaii last month so I think they will now be a "beach drink" in my mind forevermore. But I don't live near a beach. So I'll just take the beach memories for now. It is easy enough to combine store-bought ginger ale and whiskey for a quick whiskey ginger. But I love this recipe because the ginger taste is so much stronger! All you need to make your own homemade whiskey gingers is ginger syrup (recipe below), whiskey, club soda and if you're feeling fancy some candied ginger for garnish (instructions below). Let's get our ginger on folks!
Ginger Syrup, makes about 1 1/2 cups.
Needed: 1 cup water, 2 cups sugar, 2 cups grated and thinly sliced ginger root.
Grate and slice up your ginger, set aside. In a pot combine the water and sugar. Over medium heat stir until the sugar is dissolved. Now add in the ginger and simmer on low/medium heat for 30 minutes. Allow this to cool slightly and strain the syrup, reserving the ginger slices. Store this in a seal container in your refrigerator for up to a month.
Easy Candied Ginger, makes about 1 cup
Needed: the reserved ginger slices from making ginger syrup and 1/3 cup sugar.
Rinse off the ginger slices and pat dry. Dip each in the sugar and place on a paper towel. Allow these to dry out for a couple of hours. Use to garnish drinks or other foods. You can just eat these too, but they are quite strong. You have been warned.
To make your whiskey gingers combine 3-4 tablespoons ginger syrup, 2 cups club soda, and a shot of whiskey. Add ice and garnish with a candied ginger slice. You can adjust these to be as strong as you like. Or you can leave the whiskey out and still have a lovely ginger drink.
Enjoy! xo. Emma
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Posted by: Tabetha | June 18, 2012 at 10:39 AM
I'm a whiskey sour girl, but now I definitely want to try a whiskey ginger, are they similar? :)
Posted by: Vicki | June 18, 2012 at 10:44 AM
YUM! What a great drink for a hot summer evening :)
Posted by: Savanah | June 18, 2012 at 10:54 AM
even though I can't drink this, I just had to comment and say that you always make everything look SO PRETTY EMMA and ELSIE! :)
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Posted by: Rory | June 18, 2012 at 11:03 AM
That looks so good... and I can't believe I've never thought to mix ginger ale with whiskey (of course this version sounds much better).
xx
Posted by: Earthy Nicole | June 18, 2012 at 11:07 AM
Looks tasty :)
xx
Pita
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Posted by: Pita | June 18, 2012 at 11:12 AM
gotta try this for sure...thanks!
Posted by: Jan @ BellaCasa | June 18, 2012 at 11:13 AM
This look so delicious! Also, what font are you using on these pictures? I love it!
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Posted by: Elise M. | June 18, 2012 at 11:16 AM
I'm not a huge fan of whiskey, but I'd still love to give this a try! If I an't do the alcoholic version, I'll probably try plain old seltzer. Yum!
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Posted by: Gwyneth Genevieve | June 18, 2012 at 11:25 AM
This looks like something my Mum would LOVE! I might have to make it for her one day.
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Posted by: Rebecca | June 18, 2012 at 11:31 AM
yummy!!
Posted by: Catherine | June 18, 2012 at 11:32 AM
Oh wow this sounds so yummy! I'm a bit of a ginger freak myself, so this really sounds like something I'd adopt as a favorite!
Brooke
Posted by: Brooke | June 18, 2012 at 11:43 AM
Love your photos! A delight to look at!
Posted by: Miss K | June 18, 2012 at 12:12 PM
oh scrummy!!
Posted by: Katie Jessica | June 18, 2012 at 01:01 PM
mm I love a whiskey sour, never had a whiskey ginger so this will be my summer drink of 2012 I think
Posted by: Betty-Lou | June 18, 2012 at 01:03 PM
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Posted by: Val | June 18, 2012 at 01:13 PM
this sounds amazing! im going to be thinking about all day- kami from thebluekazoo.blogspot.com
Posted by: kami cozzi | June 18, 2012 at 01:30 PM
I love the mason jars! great post.
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Posted by: Gina | June 18, 2012 at 01:43 PM
GInger is not my favourite thing to eat, but this looks yummy!
Posted by: Julia | June 18, 2012 at 02:03 PM
I've never been more excited about a drink recipe from you! I usually order whiskey-gingerale or whiskey-gingerbeer, but this looks about a million times better! Can't wait to try this one out!!
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Posted by: Courtney | June 18, 2012 at 02:15 PM