Orange Ginger Rum cocktail – Glam Radar

by GlamRadar · February 2, 2016

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This week I decided to combine two of my favorite flavors, blood orange and ginger, to create super-bright, energizing Orange Ginger Rum cocktail . Both flavors pack a lot of punch—blood orange is sweet and citrusy while ginger is intense and spicy. With both lying around, it seemed crazy not to create a cocktail.

The real question came when I had to decide which liquor to use. I could go light and a bit herbal and choose gin, but I wanted to pack a little more of a punch. I briefly thought about whiskey—because you know how I love whiskey—but it just seemed too wintery. I’m all about looking forward. I finally decided on rum because it felt like it round out the flavor and well, it’s proven to be delicious when paired with ginger in a dark and stormy, so I thought this had to be a good thing. Luckily I was right. This cocktail is sweet and spicy, as the name suggests, and full of flavor. It’s perfect for a little pre-spring relaxing.

sweet n’ spicy Orange Ginger Rum cocktail recipe :

makes 1 cocktail
For the ginger syrup:
1 cup water 1 cup sugar

1/4 cup ginger, chopped

For the cocktail:
1 ounce blood orange juice 1 ounce ginger syrup 1/4 ounce lime juice 1 1/2 ounce dark rum

candied ginger, for garnish

To make the ginger syrup:
1 Combine the water, sugar and ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. 2

Strain ginger and store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

To make the cocktail:
1
Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 10 seconds. Strain into a cocktail glass or small ball jar filled with ice. Garnish with candied ginger and enjoy.

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