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La Petite Zing: A Spirit-Free Drink

To create this intriguing spirit-free recipe, Hailey Knight of Charleston’s Félix Cocktails et Cuisine built the drink like a cocktail. La Petite Zing is “bright and uplifting, with enough complexity that it never feels like a substitute,” says Knight. Orgeat softens the edges of tart lime juice and spicy ginger and give the drink a silky texture. She adds fresh cucumber and mint and tops the finished drink with ginger ale for a cooling and uplifting finish.

Ingredients

  • Tools:muddler, shaker, strainer
  • Glass:Collins
  • Garnish:cucumber slice and mint sprig

Preparation

Muddle a cucumber slice and mint leaves in a shaker and add the rest of the ingredients. Shake with ice. Strain into an ice-filled glass, top with ginger ale and more ice. Garnish.

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