Simple, subtle and absolutely worth mentioning. This drink involves little mixing, just the proper ingredients, and the right glass. If you mix it perfectly and have the right Ginger on hand, you’ll be hard-pressed to ever order a rum and coke on a night out again. You’ll fall in love with this underground classic. For years, the quick pour of the golf-pro, the Ad exec, and the Bank VP, the Bourbon and Ginger will become your poker staple. A great drink for Fall and Winter; not too sweet, easy to drink, nice on the stomach, quick to mix.
You have to have the right glass for this one. Go to a thrift shop, garage sale, kitsch shop or in an old box in your parent’s basement and find a set of Hi-Ball glasses. Ideally, they should stand around six or seven inches tall. The classics of the day came with naughty cartoons or 60’s, geometric patterns stenciled on them. You’ll need a set.
Here we go:
– 2 Ounces good Bourbon
– Ginger Beer to fill.
When it comes to a Bourbon and Ginger, Ginger Beer is where you need to go. Mr. Booze’s absolute favorite brand is Goya. It’s rich and gingery to the point of being almost peppery. Fill your glass half up with ice; add a stir stick. Add your bourbon then fill to near top with the ginger beer. Stir sharply ‘til its frothy. You can throw in a cherry if it is Christmas.