Starry Night

The spicy ginger-cinnamon simple syrup is a savory balance to the non-alcoholic rum and blackberry juice.

By / Photography By | November 15, 2024

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 1
For ginger-cinnamon simple syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
For cocktail
  • 2 ounces non-alcoholic rum
  • 3/4 ounce blackberry juice
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • 1/4 ounce ginger-cinnamon simple syrup
  • Ice
  • Sparkling mineral water
  • Dried citrus wheel
  • Fresh rosemary

Instructions

To make ginger-cinnamon simple syrup: Finely grate 1 tablespoon of ginger (about a 1-inch piece). Add the sugar and water to a pot and bring to a gentle boil. Stir until the sugar has dissolved. Add grated ginger and cinnamon sticks to the pot. Turn the heat to simmer and put the lid on. Simmer for 15 minutes. Take out cinnamon sticks and strain syrup to remove grated ginger. Store in refrigerator for up to 4 weeks.

To make cocktail: Add non-alcoholic rum, blackberry juice, lime juice and ginger-cinnamon simple syrup to a cocktail shaker. Add some ice and shake until well combined and chilled. Strain into a tall glass filled with ice. Top with sparkling mineral water and garnish with citrus wheel and fresh rosemary.

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 1
For ginger-cinnamon simple syrup
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
For cocktail
  • 2 ounces non-alcoholic rum
  • 3/4 ounce blackberry juice
  • 3/4 ounce lime juice
  • 1/4 ounce ginger-cinnamon simple syrup
  • Ice
  • Sparkling mineral water
  • Dried citrus wheel
  • Fresh rosemary
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