Ginger Whiskey Cocktail

Ingredients

Fresh ginger

1 inch piece, sliced thin

Whiskey

2 ounces

Fresh lime juice

1 ounce

Simple syrup

1/2 ounce

Ginger beer

4 ounces

Ice

as needed

Lime wedge

for garnish

Instructions

1. Start by preparing your ingredients: peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin pieces to maximize flavor extraction.
2. In a cocktail shaker, add the ginger slices and muddle them gently with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their aromatic oils.
3. Pour in the whiskey, freshly squeezed lime juice, and simple syrup into the shaker with the muddled ginger.
4. Fill the shaker to the top with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to ensure all flavors meld together beautifully.
5. Strain the mixture into a glass filled with fresh ice, leaving the ginger pieces behind for a smooth finish.
6. Top the drink with ginger beer, infusing it with a refreshing fizz and enhancing the ginger flavor.
7. Gently stir the cocktail to combine the ginger beer with the whiskey mixture.
8. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for a pop of color and added citrus aroma.