St. Ginger

Dan Guaydacan of Denver's Vita has created the perfect summer cocktail. Mottled fresh ginger, cilantro, and lime... refreshing!

St. Ginger

2 nickel-sized slices of fresh ginger
4 to 6 cilantro leaves
Dash of lime juice
1 1/2 ounces vodka (try Prairie)
3/4 ounce St. Germain elderflower liqueur
Ginger ale
1 lime wheel, for garnish

In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the fresh ginger, cilantro, and lime juice. Add the vodka and St. Germain. Fill the shaker with ice, shake well, and then strain into an ice-filled Collins glass. Top off the glass with ginger ale and garnish with the lime. Makes one St. Ginger.