Ginger spice

2 1⁄2 oz Vodka, Smirnoff (ginger infused, see note)
3⁄4 oz Elderflower liqueur, St. Germain
1 oz Lemon juice (double strained, chilled)
1 oz Simple syrup
6 dr Cardamom bitters
Instructions

Pour vodka, St. Germain, fresh lemon juice, and simple into a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into chilled coupe. Add bitters.

Notes

I used Smirnoff for ginger infusion since it was $14 for a 1.75. I peeled a bunch of ginger the size of a baby's arm, put in in a large mason jar and added the vodka. After a week, strained out the solids.

Cardamom bitters were a bit more complicated. I haven't tried Scappy's, but i hear it's good.

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Comments

Curated this slightly - changed flavored vodka, Smirnoff to vodka, Smirnoff - generally, if you're doing the flavoring, it's better to put that in the notes field. Removed fresh squeezed from lemon juice - we assume you're using fresh stuff.

Oh, and as the proud owner of Scrappy's Cardamom, it's weapons grade stuff. 6 drops is going to blow out your drink.

Thanks,

Zachary

I'd definitely reduce the cardamom bitters. It can barely smell anything other than that, including the elderflower. I actually love cardamom, but even I find it difficult in this drink.