A beautifully balanced combination of pressed ginger juice and freshly squeezed and zested limes is the basis for this not-too-sweet cordial. It’s as versatile in cooking as it is mixed with still or sparkling water or as a base for some cracking cocktails.
Try a splash neat from the bottle for a chicken stir-fry with Asian overtones, as a marinade for salmon on its way to the barbecue, or lightly drizzled over thinly sliced pineapples and mangoes in an exotic fruit salad.
This classic combination of citrus and spice is the basis for the Moscow Mule, created in the United States back in the cocktail era of the late 1930’s. It’s simply 1 part Lime & Ginger cordial and 1 part vodka, poured over ice, topped up with sparkling water, stirred and finished with a garnish of sliced lime and sliver of fresh ginger. It’s usually served in either a tall slim glass or more properly a copper mug