Thumps Up Recipe
Make Thumps Up Recipe in just 7m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base
Syrups & Sweeteners
Aromatics & Garnish
Method
Prep
Chill & ready
Chill the ginger beer and cola well ahead of time. Peel a small knob of fresh ginger and slice it thinly (about 1/2 inch total length of slices). Cut one lime into wedges and reserve one for juice.
Build the drink
Muddle ginger
In the bottom of a sturdy mixing glass or the serving glass, place the thin ginger slices. Add the 0.5 tablespoon of simple syrup and gently muddle 4–6 times — press enough to release bright ginger aroma but avoid pulverizing into bits.
Add lime
Add 1.5 tablespoons fresh lime juice to the muddled ginger. Stir briefly to combine flavors with the syrup and ginger.
Add ice
Fill the serving glass with about 1 cup cubed ice (adjust to taste).
Pour sodas
First pour 12 oz chilled ginger beer over the ice, then gently add 4 oz chilled cola on top. Pour slowly so the two sodas layer slightly and preserve carbonation.
Finish & taste
Stir once gently with a bar spoon (2–3 rotations) to marry flavors while keeping some effervescence. Taste and add extra simple syrup (to taste) if you prefer sweeter; additional 1/2 tsp increments recommended.
Garnish & Serve
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim and a sprig of mint tucked into the ice if using. Optionally, slide a thin ginger slice onto the rim for aroma. Serve immediately with a straw.