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.

Koval Distillery Ginger Liqueur - This is an organic product made by a local boutique Chicago distillery owned by a very adorable and inspiring husband and wife team.

Yazi Ginger Vodka - Vodka infused with ginger, lemon, orange, cayenne and red pepper.

Bruce Cost Ginger Ale - Bruce Cost is a partner in our Lettuce Entertain You Asian Concepts and his latest venture is Bruce Cost Ginger Ale. I had an opportunity to try his latest batch and it's really spicy and with real pieces of ginger, it's very gingery in flavor. Not at all like the usual canned stuff.

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