The Mary Anne Cocktail

The Mary Anne Cocktail

A bourbon and ginger cocktail with homemade ginger simple syrup, perfect for serving a crowd.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Ginger Simple Syrup (recipe below)
  • 2 cups Bourbon
  • 2.5 cups Lime Juice (about 9 or 10 limes)
  • 1 quart Ginger Ale
  • Lime slices for garnish

Instructions

Combine the first three ingredients and refrigerate. To serve, fill a lowball glass with ice. Pour equal parts mix and ginger ale into the glass and stir. Garnish with a slice of lime. This recipe yields enough for 8 people to enjoy 2 to 3 drinks each.

Ginger Simple Syrup

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Water
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1.5 cups sliced ginger

Instructions

Combine ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring until all sugar dissolves. Turn off heat and cover, allowing the mixture to steep for 45 minutes. Strain through cheesecloth and let cool before using. Set the strained syrup bowl inside a larger bowl filled with ice to speed cooling.