EFFEN Vodka’s Bold Ginger Cocktail

Jason Schwartz October 7, 2012

EFFEN Vodka’s Bold Ginger Cocktail

Vodka happens to be one of my more favorite spirits. With its versatility and smoothness, Vodka’s hard to beat as a base for mixed cocktails. In case you missed it, National Vodka Day was Oct 4th, (not as though we really need a reason to partake) and in honor of the momentous occasion, Effen has put together the Bold Ginger cocktail that’s sure to please. Perfect for winding down busy autumn days, the Bold Ginger is crisp and refreshing with splashes of fresh mint.

EFFEN® Bold Ginger

1 ½ parts EFFEN® Vodka
¾ parts Lime Juice
¾ parts Ginger Syrup
1 dash Bitters
Ginger Beer
5 Mint leaves

Preparation: In a mixing glass, muddle mint, lime juice and ginger syrup. Add vodka and shake over ice. Strain and pour into a tall glass with ice and ginger beer. Garnish with mint sprig.

About the Author: Jason Schwartz

Hailing from the far east i.e. Connecticut, this unlikely walking paradox of Eastern beliefs and cigar smoke has found himself a new home at Cigar Brief. Part Sun Tzu and part Confucius, Jason likes to say his little slice of Nirvana is smoking a good cigar and partaking in a fine whiskey. His real contributions and strengths lie in being a straight shooter and knowing his spirits-and-stick pairings. Follow Jason as he enlightens you about cigars, spirits, and does it all with a little Confucian wit!