Ginger Bell Cocktail
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Ingredients
- 2 ounces bourbon
- 2 springs of fresh mint
- 1/2 lemon, cut into discs
- 2-inch piece freshly-skinned ginger, cut into small pieces
- 1 bottle ginger beer
- ice
Instructions
In a cocktail shaker, add the bourbon, mint, lemon and ginger. Firmly muddle until pieces break down (less than a minute). Add ice and shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then strain into coupe glasses. Top with ginger beer, and garnish with a couple cranberries.