SKYY Infusions Introduces All Natural Ginger

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed)
Feb 24th 2010 at 4:01PM

SKYY Vodka, the super-premium purity-minded spirit in the distinctive cobalt blue bottle, has introduced the first nationally available all natural ginger infused vodka as part of the Infusions line we wrote about earlier. Thanks to its signature infusion process, fresh spiced and juiced ginger flavors abound, along with notes of roasted oranges and cinnamon and intricate aromas. It joins the entire line of All Natural SKYY Infusions: Citrus, Pineapple, Cherry, Grape, Raspberry and Passion Fruit. an assortment of all natural infusions made from real fruit that has been ranked #1 in taste by the prestigious Beverage Tasting Institute. Below are some cocktail recipes featuring the new elixir created by some of the country's leading mixologists:

Fruit and Gingerly
Created by Adam Wilson of Beretta San Francisco

2 oz. SKYY Infusions Ginger
0.5 oz. Orange Juice
0.5 oz. Fresh Grapefruit Juice
0.5 oz. Lime Juice
1.5 Tbsp Fresh Cranberries
3 Chunks Pineapple
Club Soda

Muddle cranberries and pineapple in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and rest of ingredients except soda and shake vigorously. Pour into a Collins glass with fresh ice and top with soda. Garnish with chunk of pineapple and/or three cranberries on a toothpick laid horizontally over rim of the glass.

Sweet Heat
Created by Alex Straus of Suite 700 at the Hotel Shangri-La in Los Angeles

1.5 oz. SKYY Infusions Ginger
0.5 oz. Small, De-seeded Habanero Pepper Slice
0.75 oz. Agave Syrup
0.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
Candied Ginger

Gently muddle pepper slice in cocktail shaker. Add the rest of the ingredients, with the exception of candied ginger, with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with candied ginger on rim of glass.

Ginger Sour
Created by Adam Wilson of Beretta San Francisco

2 oz. SKYY Infusions Ginger
1 oz. Lemon Juice
0.5 oz. Egg White
0.5 oz. Maple Syrup

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with twist of lemon.

Ginger Goddess
Created by Alex Straus of Suite 700 at the Hotel Shangri-La in Los Angeles

1.5 oz. SKYY Infusions Ginger
0.5 Fresh Kiwi
3 Large Slices of Anjou Pear
Champagne (or Sparkling Wine)

Muddle kiwi and pear in a cocktail shaker. Add SKYY Infusions Ginger with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into a champagne flute and top with Champagne or Sparkling Wine. Garnish with a slice of kiwi.

Ginger & Bloody Mary Ann
Created by Adam Wilson of Beretta San Francisco

2 oz. SKYY Infusions Ginger
4 oz. Tomato Juice
0.5 oz. Lemon Juice
0.5 Tbsp. Salted Capers
1 Tbsp. Bacon Bits
2 Dashes Worcestershire Sauce

Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously and strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice. Garnish with pickled green bean.

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