Yard Soda

makes 1 drink
This is a mocktail commonly in rotation at Portland Hunt + Alpine Club. Rich simple syrup is made with a 2:1 ratio of sugar to water.
1 ½ ounces pineapple juice
1 ounce lemon juice
1 ounce lime juice
½ ounce ginger syrup (recipe below)
½ ounce rich simple syrup
1 ounce seltzer
Shake juices and syrups with ice. Strain into rocks glass filled with ice. Top with soda and garnish with mint.
Combine equal parts (by weight) whole ginger, white sugar, and hot water in a blender. Cap the blender and process mixture on high until smooth, about 2 minutes. Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer. Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
From Issue
No. 16 / Spring 2021