Gin Spider Highball
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Gin Spider Highball
Photographed in a Libbey Highball 9oz
| 1 1⁄2 oz | Hayman's London Dry Gin |
| 1 dash | Angostura Aromatic Bitters |
| 2 1⁄2 oz | Thomas Henry Ginger Ale |
How to make:
- Select and pre-chill a Highball (max 10oz/300ml) glass.
- Prepare garnish of lime wedge.
- POUR all ingredients into ice-filled glass.
- Garnish with lime wedge.
Strength & taste guide:
No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour
Review:
A Pink Gin & Ginger would also be a fitting name for this tasty alternative to a Gin & Tonic.
History:
As part of his long section on Highballs, in his 1948 The Fine Art Of Mixing Drinks David Embury notes, "Gin and ginger ale, with a dash of Angostura, is sometimes called a Gin Spider."
Nutrition:
One serving of Gin Spider Highball contains 127 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.2 standard drinks
- 14.11% alc./vol. (14.11° proof)
- 17 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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In the base of the shaker, I muddled a small slice of ginger root, with about hald a shot of lemon juice, and added it to the mix: I find it more balanced, and the ginger makes up for the lack of expressiveness of the cheap ginger ale.