Proud Ginger Smash

This refreshing bourbon cocktail, known as Poppa’s Pride, is a delightful combination of bourbon, sweetened ginger juice, lemon, and mint, topped with soda water and Angostura bitters. It's a signature cocktail recipe by Brooklyn bartender Jay Zimmerman, offering a perfect balance of flavors with a hint of ginger that sets it apart.

Proud Ginger Smash

A refreshing bourbon cocktail with sweetened ginger juice, lemon, and mint, topped with soda water and Angostura bitters.

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Ingredients

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 1 ounce sweetened ginger juice
  • 2 lemon wedges
  • 5 mint leaves
  • 2 ounces soda water
  • 4-5 dashes Angostura bitters

Instructions

  1. In a cocktail shaker, combine bourbon, sweetened ginger juice, lemon wedges, and mint.
  2. Add ice, then shake until well chilled.
  3. Strain the mixture into a highball or Collins glass over fresh ice.
  4. Top with soda water and add 4-5 dashes of Angostura bitters.
  5. Garnish with a sprig of mint.