“Bourbon and ginger” in one form or another has been a mainstay since the last century, and surely got a boost when Greta Garbo snarled, “Gimme a whiskey, ginger ale on the side, and don’t be stingy, baby” in the 1930 movie Anna Christie. The snap of ginger melds superbly with the sweet softness of bourbon. This modern adaptation of the pairing by Chall Gray, co-owner of Little Jumbo in Asheville, brings a low-proof, high-impact mix of whiskey and bitters, with the tang of strong ginger to wake you up and get your feet moving.
Hello Friday: Bourbon + Ginger
“Bourbon and ginger” in one form or another has been a mainstay since the last century, and surely got a boost when Greta Garbo snarled, “Gimme a whiskey, ginger ale on the side, and don’t be stingy, baby” in the 1930 movie Anna Christie. The snap of ginger melds superbly with the sweet softness of […]
Ingredients
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½ oz. bourbon (Old Grand-Dad 100 Bonded recommended)
2 tsp. Angostura bitters
Spicy ginger ale (Blenheim recommended)
Preparation
Add bourbon and bitters to a double old-fashioned glass filled with ice. Stir, then top up with ginger ale.
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