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July 11, 2014

It’s THE Cocktail of the Summer!

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Big Ginger Float Cocktail - the perfect summer sipper from dineanddish.netEvery summer I set out to determine what my “signature summer sipper” is going to be. I don’t drink cocktails a lot, but when I do and it’s summer, I want something cool, light and refreshing.

One unfortunate summer my summer drink was Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea and Lemonade. Have you ever had that? So good, right? Too good… and I think by early June I had learned just how good it was and how easy it went down and drank just a tad bit too much on a fun neighborhood night. Let’s just say, that night my friend Sara and I ended up out on a trampoline at 2am getting and giving the scoop on life to our college bound neighbors. I think that was the end of the Jeremiah Weed Sweet Tea concoction for that summer. 

The Big Ginger with 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey

I waited a little later in the summer this year to figure out what my cocktail was going to be… I could say I was pacing myself, but honestly it was just I’ve gone the lazy route and have been perfectly happy simply opening up a bottle of wine and calling it good.

Drinking a Big Ginger at Target Field

This past weekend we went with Nick’s family to the Minnesota Twins / Yankees game in Minneapolis. It was there that I had my first taste of 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey in a drink called The Big Ginger. Under the hot sun of the ball field, the refreshing blend of 2 Gingers, ginger ale, lime and lemon was absolutely perfect. I decided right then that THIS was going to be my Summer of 2014 Cocktail.

My store had other plans…

I got to our local market and found the most pathetic looking limes on display. Like dinky little pale limes… not worthy of such a drink titled The Big Ginger. I got an idea at that moment, and it ended up being a great one if I do say so myself… lime sherbet. Instead of adding lime to my Big Ginger, I added lime sherbet and made what I am calling a Big Ginger Float Cocktail.

The Big Ginger Float Cocktail with 2 Gingers Irish WhiskeyHow’s that for THE cocktail of the summer? It tastes as great as it looks, I can promise you that!

Enjoy!

The Big Ginger Float Cocktail with 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey
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The Big Ginger Float Cocktail

A refreshing summer cocktail made with 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey and Lime Sherbet!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 2 parts 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey chilled
  • Ginger Ale chilled
  • Squeeze of 1 lemon wedge
  • 1 big scoop Lime Sherbet

Instructions

  1. In a small cocktail glass, pour in 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey.
  2. Top with ginger ale and one squeeze of a lemon wedge until glass is 3/4 full.
  3. Add 1 scoop of lime sherbet.
  4. Serve immediately

 

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Filed Under: Beverages, Previous Tagged With: 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey, beverage, cocktail, ice cream, summer

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  1. Amanda says

    July 11, 2014 at 9:55 am

    Looks incredible!! Love how easy it it!!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      It is so easy – and would be good even without the whiskey! A little ginger ale and lime sherbert is a magical combo!

      Reply
  2. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:01 am

    Ohhhhhh…Kristen. You shouldn’t have. Really. Now I simply MUST try this. I love 2 Gingers! Was wonderful to see you for a bit here in MN – have an awesome rest of your summer! x0

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:08 pm

      It was so great seeing you too! Thanks for coming all that way and taking time away from work for breakfast! I really appreciate it!

      Reply
    • Carol Haile says

      August 10, 2019 at 4:43 pm

      I’d love to come sip one with you. 😉

      Reply
  3. Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:02 am

    This is most definitely a summer cocktail!! So yummy!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      Isn’t it? Will cool you right off! Have a great weekend!

      Reply
  4. Cassie says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Sweet tea vodka…oh yes it is way too good! But I do love this one too! Ginger seems to be so “in” this summer!

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    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:10 pm

      It’s pretty dangerous…but so so good! This cocktail isn’t quite as dangerous… a little harder to gulp down because of the sherbet but so good!

      Reply
  5. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    July 11, 2014 at 10:37 am

    Gorgeous. Loving your summer cocktail!

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    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      Thank you, friend! Someday you should come have happy hour with me 🙂

      Reply
      • Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

        July 12, 2014 at 9:39 pm

        That would be super fun! I’d have to bring the iced coffee ice cream! 🙂 PS: Thank you so much for sharing them on your FB page! xoxo

        Reply
  6. Stephanie @ Girl Versus Dough says

    July 11, 2014 at 12:12 pm

    LOVE 2 Gingers whiskey! I’ve had my fair share of drinks with it and it’s definitely perfect for the summer. With a scoop of sherbet, well, now I can have one before dinner AND one for dessert. 😉

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:11 pm

      Definitely – that is a GREAT idea, Stephanie!

      Reply
  7. Meagan @ A Zesty Bite says

    July 11, 2014 at 12:30 pm

    I haven’t heard of the Jeremiah drink but I’m familiar with Arnold Palmers! I’m on vacation right now and I would give anything to have this ginger float cocktail with me while I’m sitting by the pool.

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    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      I don’t know whether to tell you to pick up some Jeremiah or not… it is really amazing! But dangerous 🙂
      I hope you are having a GREAT vacation!

      Reply
  8. Pat Wogan says

    July 11, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    When I was in High School, my BFF and I would go to the local soda shop and order a ginger ale with a dip of lime sherbert. It was sooo refreshing. It was our summer and winter go–to drink. Makes me thirsty just to think of it.

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    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:12 pm

      That sounds so good, mom. I bet the girls would love it if I’d make them one of those!

      Reply
  9. TidyMom says

    July 11, 2014 at 5:38 pm

    oh I like the way you think!! this looks fabulous!

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    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      I’ll make you one when you visit 🙂

      Reply
  10. Gerry @ Foodness Gracious says

    July 11, 2014 at 6:11 pm

    I like your style…and this drink. It has all of my fav flavors in it 🙂 Happy Summer.

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    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      It’d be pretty perfect on that sweet patio courtyard of yours!

      Reply
  11. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    July 11, 2014 at 8:02 pm

    Totally trying this soon!

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    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:13 pm

      I hope you do! It is really refreshing.

      Reply
  12. Barbara | Creative Culinary says

    July 12, 2014 at 1:16 am

    This looks great; cool and refreshing and just a bit zippy. But you should really spread your wings more girl…I just did a watermelon margarita that should not be missed. I’ll do your drink if you’ll do mine. 🙂

    I always love the last drink I make the most and then I do another one a week later that I love the most…and so on. I can’t help myself!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      I know – I need peruse your sight more often for drink inspiration!

      Reply
  13. sheila says

    July 12, 2014 at 8:01 am

    I love ginger! This is so my drink for the rest of the summer too!! 🙂 Love the trampoline story LOL!!

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    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      It was a super fun night, but man… the next day was hard!

      Reply
  14. Canuck says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:23 am

    um yum, that sounds amazing! its going to be almost 90 degrees in Vancouver today, so it’s a perfect day for me to try this drink:)
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      Wow – I had no idea it got that warm up there! Is that typical?
      Stay cool!

      Reply
      • Canuck says

        July 12, 2014 at 11:46 pm

        not typical at all:)

        your drink was a hit!

        Reply
  15. Heather of Kitchen Concoctions says

    July 12, 2014 at 12:08 pm

    This sounds so refreshing! I want to sip one by the pool on this hot summer day!

    Reply
    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:15 pm

      That would be the perfect place for this summer sipper! A refreshing cocktail by the pool is the best!

      Reply
  16. Ashley @ QLCC says

    July 12, 2014 at 1:01 pm

    I LOVE adding booze to ice cream and popsicles and things! And I love ginger. This looks like a win to me!

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    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      I’m totally going to have to do it more often! It was a winning combination.

      Reply
  17. Lindsay says

    July 12, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Yum! This sounds so refreshing! Ginger is one of my favorite flavors.

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    • Kristen says

      July 12, 2014 at 9:16 pm

      Mine too, Lindsay! Thanks!

      Reply
  18. Marnely Rodriguez-Murray says

    July 12, 2014 at 9:21 pm

    Can you make me these when you visit?! YUM!

    Reply
  19. Nathalie C. @ Devoted Foodie says

    July 12, 2014 at 10:04 pm

    Did someone say ginger?! I’ve never heard of this and I’m not a fan of whiskey (that’s probably why I’ve never heard of this) and, I’m not usually a fan of “floats” but this looks really good!

    Reply
  20. ATasteOfMadness says

    July 13, 2014 at 9:30 am

    Wow. I need this in my life this summer! This looks amazing!

    Reply
  21. Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says

    July 13, 2014 at 11:03 am

    It’s so funny – whenever I add lime sherbet to a drink, people go NUTS asking for my secret ingredient!!! Thank you for the reminder – it really is the best.

    Reply
  22. Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says

    July 13, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Now I”m really thirsty!! It totally does look like the perfect cocktail!

    Reply
  23. Anna @ Garnish with Lemon says

    July 15, 2014 at 6:43 am

    Yay! You found 2 Gingers! This drink is such a fun homage to your trip. Loved catching up with you at breakfast, Kristen. Thanks for taking the time!

    Reply

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