Most often found in Asian cuisine and higher end soda pop, ginger has also become a go-to addition to craft cocktails. For a brilliant display of ginger’s peppery powers, one look no further than the Dark and Stormy, where the pure essence of ginger is brilliantly featured. For best results in any cocktail, fresh ginger should first be liquified in a juicer. It doesn’t always yield a lot, so have plenty on hand. For optimal use, mix the freshly pressed ginger “juice” with fresh made simple syrup, and bottle some ahead for a refreshing cocktail with a kick at a moment’s notice.