Dan Ball, bartender from Pittsburgh’s fine dining spot Hyeholde, brings simple, bold flavors to this ginger cocktail, the Platypus. Like the quirky mammal that doesn’t quite fit into any one category with its furry body, webbed feet, and adorable duck bill, this cocktail mixes disparate elements together to create a unique whole. It’s the perfect spring cocktail, with a hint of spice from the Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur and a botanical body from Hendrick’s Gin. For another warm weather cocktail from Hyeholde, try their Porch Rocker Summer Spritz.
About Hendrick’s Gin
Hendrick’s is one of the most unique gins out there. Brand representative Vance Henderson described Hendricks’s strategy as “to zig when other brands zag.” Hendrick’s rose and cucumber as botanicals in gin as opposed to the traditional juniper. While gin’s center is juniper and most tend to use similar pinier herbs, Hendrick’s pairs well with the raspberry and ginger in this cocktail recipe because of its less herby, springier botanicals. The combination of lemon, raspberry, gin, and ginger and a little mint garnish is perfect for springtime on the porch.
Platypus Ginger Cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 ½ oz Hendrick’s Gin
- ½ oz Domaine de Canton Ginger liqueur
- 2 oz raspberry syrup
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Shake all ingredients together, then pour into a tall glass with ice.
- Garnish with fresh raspberries and mint.
Recipe by Dan Ball
Styling by Keith Recker
Photography by Dave Bryce
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