The Candidate

Name: The Candidate
Ingredients: 4 ounces (1/2 cup) Scotch, such as Chivas Regal 12-year Scotch whiskey; 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton; 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) Simple Syrup (recipe follows); Crystallized ginger wheels; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; (makes about 1 cup)

8 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

4 ounces (1/2 cup) Scotch, such as Chivas Regal 12-year Scotch whiskey
1 ounce (2 tablespoons) ginger liqueur, such as Domaine de Canton
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 ounce (1 tablespoon) Simple Syrup (recipe follows)
Crystallized ginger wheels
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
(makes about 1 cup)

Directions

1

Combine the Scotch, ginger liqueur, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a shaker with ice; shake it up really well to break the ice into shards.
2

Strain the cocktail into 2 chilled martini glasses and garnish each with crystallized ginger.
3

Combine the sugar and water in a pot over medium heat.
4

Gently simmer for 2 minutes, swirling the pot now and then, until the sugar is dissolved and the liquid becomes clear.
5

Do not allow the syrup to boil or get dark.
6

Cool completely and use to sweeten mixed drinks or iced tea.
7

Keeps nearly indefinitely, refrigerated.