Ginger Rogers
Gin, ginger, mint and lime topped with ginger ale. Spicy and fresh.
Muddled · Highball · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 9% ABV
Ingredients
- 8 leaves Mint leaves
- 15 ml Ginger syrup
- 45 ml Gin
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 90 ml Dry ginger ale
- Mint sprig (garnish)
Method
- Add 8 mint leaves
- Pour 15 ml ginger syrup into the glass
- Muddle gently
- Add ice
- Pour 45 ml gin into the glass
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Top with 90 ml dry ginger ale
- Churn
- Garnish
About the Ginger Rogers
The buck and mule family. Bucks and mules mix a spirit with ginger ale or ginger beer and a little citrus. Bucks were popular around 1900. The Moscow Mule, created in Los Angeles in the early 1940s, made the copper-mug version famous around the world.
Ginger Rogers FAQ
What's in a Ginger Rogers?
8 leaves mint leaves, 15 ml ginger syrup, 45 ml gin, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 90 ml dry ginger ale, garnished with mint sprig.
How strong is a Ginger Rogers?
About 9% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 1.4 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is about as strong as a glass of wine or lighter.
Should I shake or stir a Ginger Rogers?
Neither. Muddle the fresh ingredients in the glass, add crushed ice and churn with a spoon.
What glass do you serve a Ginger Rogers in?
A highball, about 350 ml. Serve it over ice. No highball? Use any tall, straight-sided glass.
