SAMTON COCKTAIL
This refreshing vintage cooler combines the bright, citrusy sweetness of fresh orange juice with the spicy, effervescent kick of ginger ale in a perfect fifty-fifty blend. A classic non-alcoholic cocktail from the pre-Prohibition era, it delivers a crisp and revitalizing flavor profile that is both simple and sophisticated. Best served well-chilled in a cocktail glass, this drink proves that elegant refreshment doesn't require spirits.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Cracked ice (Quantity estimated for mixing.)
- 1 1/2 ounces Orange juice (Originally '1 jigger'. Converted to modern measurement (1 jigger = 1.5 fl oz).)
- 1 1/2 ounces Ginger ale (Originally '1 jigger'. Converted to modern measurement.)
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Instructions
- 1Fill a large mixing glass with cracked ice.
- 2Add the orange juice and ginger ale to the mixing glass.
- 3Shake well to chill and combine the flavors. (Note: Shake gently as the ginger ale is carbonated and may foam excessively).
- 4Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass and serve immediately.
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