Honey Vanilla Ginger Mocktail

One of our favorite cocktails is the Ginger Margarita at @happymonkey. We wanted to see if we could create a mocktail using a similar flavor profile. They use añejo tequila in their marg, which has vanilla-y notes to it. So we added vanilla extract to our honey ginger simple syrup and it is SO good! Mix with lemon and lime for an “almost” marg or we bet this syrup would be great for a hot toddy with or without the bourbon too! The syrup will keep in the fridge for over a week. Create what you wish!

Honey Vanilla Ginger Simple Syrup

3/4 cup water

3/4 cup honey

1/2 cup peeled and chopped ginger

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Combine water, honey and ginger in a small pot. Bring to a boil and whisk until honey dissolves. Take off the heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. Let sit for at least 30 minutes. Strain liquid through a fine mesh strainer into an airtight glass jar. Keep in fridge.

Honey Vanilla Ginger Mocktail

2 tablespoons honey vanilla simple jsyrup

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon lime juice

Top with club soda

Sprinkle cinnamon

Sprinkle salt

Fill shaker with ice, syrup and juices. Shake like you’re making a Marg! Fill a pretty glass with ice. Pour over and top with club soda, pinch of cinnamon and a pinch of salt.

Enjoy 💫