Black Gingerberry Smash - A bushwalking cocktail

Don't forget to take a suitable
vessel up the mountain with  you.

Created for the November 2014 ANUMC Cocktails on the Castle, this cocktail balances sweet liqueur with sharp citrus and spicy ginger.

Black Gingerberry Smash

• 1      oz   ginger syrup (see below)
• 0.25 oz   black raspberry liqueur
• 1.5   oz   gin
• 1.5   oz   apple cider
• 0.75 oz   fresh lemon juice
• apple slice (optional)

Combine all syrup, liqueur, gin and lemon in a shaker with ice. Strain into glasses and top with cider. Optional: Add an apple slice as garnish.

Ginger Syrup

• 1   cup   water
• 1   cup   granulated sugar
• 4   cm    sliced fresh ginger

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved and allow to cool.
Muddle ginger slices with a few spoons of the cooled sugar syrup. Add remaining syrup, cover and steep for a day. Strain through fine sieve or filter before use.