Cranberry Ginger Tequila

Ease of preparation: Easy

Yield: 1 drink

Ingredients:

1 cup (240 ml) cranberries

Water, for ice cubes

2 tablespoons (30 ml) lemon juice, to rim

Finely chopped candied ginger, to rim

1 ½ ounces (45 ml) tequila

½ ounce (15 ml) orange liqueur

2 ounces (60 ml) cranberry juice

2 ounces (60 ml) ginger ale

2 dashes orange bitters

Method:

Make cranberry ice cubes by filling a large ice cube tray with cranberries and topping up with water. Put in the freezer overnight or until solid.

Add lemon juice to a small side plate with a lip. Add candied ginger to a second small side plate. Invert a lowball glass and dip the rim in the lemon juice. Swirl to coat. Dip half of the coated rim into the chopped candied ginger.

Add a large cranberry ice cube to the glass. Add tequila, orange liqueur and cranberry juice. Top with ginger ale, shake in bitters, and stir to mix.