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Citrus Ginger Beer Cocktail

Prep Time1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 lemons sliced into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1 cup granulated sugar + 1 tsp divided
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 2 oz premium bourbon
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 4 rosemary leaves
  • 1/2 cup 7UP
  • 1/2 cup pale ale beer
  • 2 oz orange juice
  • 1 1/2 oz lime juice

Instructions

  • To a deep skillet, add the sugar, water and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer and whisk until the sugar dissolved. Add the lemons in a single layer and simmer for 15 minutes, flipping them once at 7 minutes 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer the lemons to a parchment paper-lined plate. Refrigerate for about an hour to chill before serving.
  • In the canister of your cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, ginger, sugar, and rosemary. Muddle the ingredients to blend and meld together. Add the 7UP, pale ale beer, orange juice, and lime juice. Add a little ice and place the lid of the shaker on top. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds and then pour into glasses, garnished with candied lemon slices.

Notes

  • Recipe for cocktail makes 1. Recipe for candied lemon slices makes about 12.