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Mandarin Ginger Ale

Mandarin, ginger, and a cream finish that stays bright.

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Bright & Lively

The recipe

Make the drink.

Ingredients · 1 drink

  • 5 oz chilled ginger ale
  • 1 oz mandarin juice
  • ¼ oz vanilla syrup
  • ½ oz half-and-half
  • Ice

Method

  1. 1Fill a chilled serving glass with fresh ice.
  2. 2Add the juices, syrups, and cream, then stir until smooth.
  3. 3Top slowly with the chilled soda and lift once with a bar spoon.
  4. 4Garnish and serve immediately.

Occasions note

Mandarin is softer than orange, so keep the vanilla small and let the ginger carry the finish.

Batch note

Make it for a crowd.

For 6, combine 30 oz ginger ale, 6 oz mandarin juice, and 1½ oz vanilla syrup. Serve over ice with ½ oz half-and-half per glass.

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