Thumbs Up Recipe

Build and Shake

Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice. Add 2 oz vodka, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz ginger liqueur (or 0.5 oz ginger syrup plus a splash of triple sec), 0.5 tsp agave or simple syrup, and 2 dashes Angostura bitters. Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

Strain and Top

Fill a highball or Collins glass with fresh ice (about 1 cup). Strain the shaken mixture into the glass. Top with 2 oz club soda, gently stir once to combine so the soda isn't fully flattened.

Float a lime wheel on the surface and skewer a small piece of candied ginger or a thin fresh ginger slice on a cocktail pick and rest it across the rim. Optionally tuck a tiny mint sprig or edible flower into the thumbprint area created by the lime wheel to complete the 'Thumbs Up' presentation.