Ginger Ginger
Description
Ginger Ginger is a refreshing long cocktail that combines traditional British Stone's Ginger Wine with dry ginger ale, creating an irresistible drink for ginger lovers. It features the spicy flavor of double ginger and the invigorating stimulation of carbonation, making it a perfect drink for Adventurer's Day on August 30th. Despite its simplicity, it offers a deep and complex flavor, enjoyed from the end of summer to early autumn.
Origin
Country of Origin: United Kingdom （1740s）
The origins of Ginger Ginger date back to 18th century London. In 1740, the Finsbury Distilling Company began selling ginger wine, and Stone's Ginger Wine was born, named after Joseph Stone, a ginger wine retailer on High Holborn Street. Initially enjoyed as a medicinal drink, it later developed into a more approachable cocktail by combining with ginger ale. It still has permission to display the City of London coat of arms and continues to be beloved as a traditional British drink.
Birth Date Meaning
A hardworker who accumulates experience and gets closer to achieving goals
The double ginger from ginger wine and ginger ale provides strong stimulation and persistence, symbolizing continuous effort and accumulation of experience, expressing the strong will to steadily continue toward goals
Famous Quotes
- "Ginger is the spice needed in life" - British Proverb
- "When two gingers become one, true power is born" - London Bartender
Trivia
- Stone's Ginger Wine was born in London in 1740 and has over 280 years of history as a royal warrant holder
- During the 18th century Gin Craze, it gained popularity as a healthy alternative to harmful gin
- During the 19th century cholera outbreak, the nutritional value and health benefits of ginger were recognized, leading to a significant increase in Stone's sales
- August 30th is Adventurer's Day, commemorating the 1965 Amazon River source expedition and the 1989 solo Pacific round trip
- The name derives from Joseph Stone who sold ginger wine on High Holborn Street
Recipe
Ingredients:
- Stone's Ginger Wine - 45 ml
- Ginger Ale (Dry) - 適量 to fill
- Ice - 適量 as needed
- Lemon Slice - 1 slice
- Fresh Ginger Slice - 1-2 slice
Instructions:
- Fill a tumbler glass with ice
- Pour Stone's Ginger Wine
- Fill the glass with dry ginger ale
- Stir gently with a bar spoon
- Garnish with lemon slice and fresh ginger
- Serve with a stirrer
- Optionally squeeze lime if desired