Whiskey and ginger is a beloved pair. Gin and ginger is also delicious — and a finer fit for summer drinking.

Ingredients

  • Scant teaspoon simple syrup
  • 1 ½ounces gin
  • ½ounce fresh lemon juice
  • Chilled ginger beer, to top
  • Lemon twist, for garnish

1 drink

Preparation

  1. Fill a highball glass with ice. Add simple syrup, gin and lemon juice, then top with ginger beer. Stir gently. Garnish with a lemon twist.

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