Drink The Book: The Dahlgren Recipe

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   To make the Simple Ginger Syrup, coarsely chop the fresh ginger and puree in a food processor. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve; you should have about one ounce of ginger juice. Return the juice to the processor and add superfine sugar and process until well mixed. Strain the syrup into a jar, cover and refrigerate. Will keep about a week.

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   To make the cocktail, add the tequila, port, lime juice, 1/2 ounce ginger syrup and bitters to a shaker filled with ice.

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   Shake well and strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Add club soda to the glass and stir. Skewer the candied ginger pieces on a pick. Garnish the drink with the ginger and lime wheel and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.