Gin and Ginger Liqueur Martini

I created this spin on a pineapple martini using gin and Domaine de Canton for a note of warming spice that ginger adds. The result is this light and refreshing cocktail. that’s sweet but not TOO sweet. And it gets a little effervescence from club soda added at the end.

This cocktail isn’t too strong so you don’t have to worry about it sneaking up on you. It would make a good signature party drink for a tropical theme party or a yellow or gold party.

If you haven’t tried ginger flavored liqueur yet, the time is now!

What does Domaine de Canton taste like?

The simple answer is of course, ginger. But that simple answer is not sufficient for this liqueur. While there are other brands available, I like this one because it has a very true raw ginger taste. In other words it doesn’t taste fake.

It’s also not quite as sweet as King’s Ginger brand, which is a big plus for me. But be aware, a little goes a long way with ginger liqueur. It’s bold and can overpower a drink if you pour too much.

Cocktails with Ginger Liqueur 

If you’re a fan of ginger liqueur like I am, check out these other recipes.

• My prosecco-pear sparkling cocktail is a terrific mimosa-style drink.
• Check out this vodka and lemonade martini with a little bit of ginger flavor.
• This one uses bourbon and lemonade for a delicious summer sip. 

More Gin Cocktail Recipes

Here are some more cocktails made with gin. My favorite brands to use are The Botanist, Hendrick’s, or Aviation, in that order.

• Grapefruit Rosemary Gin Fizz cocktail 
• Sweet Tart Cocktail recipe
• Elderflower Gin Fizz Cocktail

If you want to make a large batch ahead of time you can convert the measures below into cups rather than ounces. That’s what I always do when I want to serve it from a pitcher or pretty dispenser.