Gunner
A sophisticated British colonial mocktail dating to the 1840s—ginger beer, ginger ale, Angostura bitters, and lime create a refreshing drink without the alcohol.
- 3 ozginger beer
- 3 ozginger ale
- 3 dashesangostura bitters
- ½ ozlime juice
- Lime wedgegarnish
- 1Fill a highball glass with ice
- 2Add equal parts ginger beer and ginger ale (or lemonade)
- 3Add 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters
- 4Add 1/2 oz lime cordial or fresh lime juice
- 5Stir gently and garnish with lime wedge
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The Gunner is a non-alcoholic British drink with colonial origins, popular in private members clubs, cricket pavilions, and golf courses throughout the Commonwealth. The combination of ginger beer, ginger ale, lime, and Angostura bitters created a sophisticated mocktail before the term existed. The drink's name has military connotations, possibly referring to its popularity among British officers who wanted a refreshing drink without alcohol during duty hours.
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