Root 56
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Root 56
Serve in a Collins glass
| 1 2⁄3 oz | Jägermeisteror other German amaro |
| 4 oz | Thomas Henry Ginger Beer |
Garnish: Slice cucumber & lime wedge
How to make:
POUR ingredients into ice-filled glass and gently STIR.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
I've used more of the liqueur than suggested by the folk at Jägermeister as I feel the drink benefits from more of the liqueur's herbal rootiness which softens the ginger beer's spice.
History:
Adapted from a drink promoted by Jägermeister and inspired by ginger root, one of the 56 herbs and spices that flavour Jägermeister.
Nutrition:
One serving of Root 56 contains 197 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1 standard drinks
- 8.1% alc./vol. (8.1° proof)
- 13.8 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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