Tag: Ginger

Homemade Falernum

Homemade Falernum

Ingredients

.5 CupLight Rum
.25 CupRaw Almonds
.25 InchGinger Root (Optional)
30Cloves
4 oz.Lime Juice
.75 CupWhite Sugar
.5 CupWater

Directions

  • Skin the Ginger Root
  • Slice the Ginger Root and Almonds
  • Roast the Ginger and Almonds in the Oven at 400°F for 5 Minutes
  • Combine the Clove, Almonds and Rum in a Glass Jar and let it Steep for 2 Days
  • Add the Lime Zest and Ginger to the Jar
  • Shake to mix it up and then let Steep for 1 more Day
  • Strain the Liquid out of the mixture into a separate Glass Jar or Bottle
  • Combine the Lime Juice, Sugar and Water in a Pot over medium heat
  • Bring to a boil while stirring
  • Combine the 2 Mixtures and then shake to Combine

Falernum is a Tiki Syrup that is used in a fair amount of Tropical Drinks including the Zombie and Test Pilot. It can sometimes be found in stores, but if you can’t, that is what this recipe is for.

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Penicillin

Penicillin

Ingredients

2 oz.Blended Scotch
.75 oz.Lemon Juice
.75 oz.Honey Ginger Syrup
.25 oz.Single Malt Scotch
GarnishCandied Ginger

Directions

  • Combine the Blended Scotch, Lemon Juice and Syrup in a Cocktail Shaker with Ice
  • Shake for 15 Seconds
  • Double Strain into a Rocks Glass over Ice
  • Float the Single Malt Scotch over the Top
  • Garnish with a piece of Candied Ginger

The Penicillin is a Ginger riff on the Gold Rush. Like the Gold Rush, it was created in the 2000’s at the Milk & Honey bar in New York City. This is an Official IBA Cocktail.

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Homemade Candied Ginger

Homemade Candied Ginger

Ingredients

1 PoundGinger Root
5 CupsWater
1 PoundWhite Sugar

Directions

  • Peel and Chop up the Ginger Root into small, bite sized Pieces
  • Combine the Ginger and Water in a medium Pot over medium-high Heat
  • Cover and let cook for 35 minutes
  • Pour out most of the the Water, leaving about .25 Cup
  • Add the Sugar and stir until the Sugar begins to Crystalize
  • Remove the Ginger from to Pot and set aside to cool

Candied Ginger is is sometimes found at old General Stores, but otherwise hard to find. It can be eaten by itself, but is used as a Garnish for the Penicillin Cocktail.

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Homemade Honey Ginger Syrup

Homemade Honey Ginger Syrup

Ingredients

1 CupHoney
.33 CupWater
4 Inch PieceGinger Root
1 DashVodka (Optional)

Directions

  • Peel and Chop up the Ginger Root
  • Combine the Ginger, Honey and Water in a small Pot over medium Heat
  • Stir and bring to a Boil
  • Double Strain into a Glass Jar or Bottle
  • Add the Vodka and Shake till Combined

Honey Ginger Syrup is like Honey Syrup, except with Ginger. This ingredient is used in the Penicillin, but is also good in Tea. The Vodka is used to make the syrup more shelf stable.

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