Here’s some fun news: Crabbie’s, the alcoholic ginger beer from the UK, is about to be joined on the shelves by an orange version. The ginger hasn’t gone from new Crabbie’s Orange; rather, the spice of the ginger is supplemented by the sweetness of the orange.
Can’t wait to try it and need something to drink in the mean time? Well, try these Crabbie’s cocktails on for size.
Ginger Mist
Ingredients
1 oz. gin
2 slices lime
4 springs cilantro
Crabbie’s
Directions
Put lime and cilantro in a shaker and muddle. Add gin and ice. Shake. Strain into a martini glass, and then top with Crabbie’s. Garnish with lime and cilantro.
Horses Neck
Ingredients
1.5 oz. brandy
5 oz. Crabbie’s
Lemon twist
Directions
Combine ingredients over ice in a tumbler. Garnish with lemon.
Moscow Mule
Ingredients
Half a lime
2 oz. vodka
6 oz. Crabbie’s
Directions
Squeeze lime into a Collins glass. Add ice cubes, vodka, and Crabbie’s. Stir.
Crabbie’s Cup
Ingredients
2 slices cucumber
Seasonal berries
.5 oz. sweet vermouth
.5 oz. triple sec
1 oz. gin or vodka
Crabbie’s
Mint
Directions
Muddle cucumber and berries in a pint glass. Pour in the spirits, add ices cubes and Crabbies. Garnish with mint.
Crabbie’s Shandy
Ingredients
3 oz. lemonade
2 slices cucumber
Seasonal berries
Crabbie’s
Directions
Fill shaker with ice, add lemonade, cucumber, and berries. Shake and pour into a glass. Top with Crabbie’s.
