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The Joys of Ginger!
Alpana reviews ginger beverages.
…Ginger is the newest flavor sensation to hit the food and drink world, a title previously held by pomegranate, mint and even basil. Ginger is a unique spice and I can see its appeal in cocktails - it's sweet, savory and spicy and easily blends well with the flavors of many different types of spirits. It brings out the juniper, citrus and floral components of gin, enhances the baking spice and caramel notes of rum and Bourbon, brings out the vanilla flavors of Cognac and of course stands on it's own with the neutral nature of vodka…
I happen to like ginger so I welcome the trend… Here's a sampling of the ginger based drinks, spirits and liqueurs:
SKYY Infusions Ginger - Launched earlier this month and currently the only nationally available ginger vodka. This would be good mixed with coca cola or lemon lime soda.
Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur - A good option if you don't want to go through the trouble of making your own ginger syrup. more...
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The heavy curtains over the entrance, the tasteful decor and the open kitchen give Café Absinthe an easy elegance. The food is contemporary American with Mediterranean influences; the menu features seasonal specials.
See what our citizen reviewers Martina and Walter had to say about Cafe Absinthe, take a video tour to see if you'd like to try it out, whip up the Chef’s recipe for Grilled Blackwing Ostrich Roulade with apple-cilantro chimichurri and then write a review of your own.
