Welcome to the GND Recipes Library! Who says you need alcohol to enjoy a complex flavor profile? The Wishful Thinking is a brilliant mocktail that dresses up the usual ginger beer with bright lime juice and the delicate, floral sweetness of lavender syrup. A dash of cardamom bitters provides a perfectly spiced finishing touch that cocktail lovers will appreciate.

Recipe Details

• Prep Time: 3 Minutes

• Servings: 1 Drink

• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 oz Fresh lime juice

• 3/4 oz Lavender syrup

• 4 oz Premium ginger beer

• 1-2 dashes Cardamom bitters (or aromatic bitters)

• Ice cubes

• GND Green Lime Slices for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Combine: In a cocktail shaker, add the fresh lime juice and lavender syrup.

2. Shake: Add ice and give it a quick 5-second shake to chill.

3. Strain & Top: Strain into a rocks glass or copper mug filled with fresh ice. Top off with the ginger beer.

4. Finish: Add the dashes of cardamom bitters and stir gently.

5. Garnish: Float a perfect dehydrated green lime slice on top.

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