Ginger is a great cocktail flavor which has become more popular, especially since the release of Domaine de Canton (a ginger liqueur). La Coloniale is as simple as the Ginger Martini but using gin instead of vodka adds a depth to the drink. What you do want to do is use a premium gin, something like Tanqueray or Martin Miller's, to balance out the ginger-botanical profile of the cocktail. Many of the value gins lack the complexity necessary to pull this drink off well. The cucumber slice is a nice touch here because it adds subtle freshness to the drink and works well against the ginger.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 oz gin
- 1 1/2 oz ginger liqueur
- cucumber slice for garnish
Preparation:
- Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well.
- Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a cucumber slice.
