Gingerbread Smash

 I love gingerbread so I really liked this spicy drink.  

GINGERBREAD INFUSED GIN

1 cup gin
1/3 cup light brown sugar
2 tsp grated ginger
6 cloves

3 cardamom pods

2 cinnamon sticks

1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg

COCKTAIL

1 1/2 oz gingerbread infused gin

1 oz Aperol

1/2 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice

Splash of ginger beer

1.  For the gingerbread infused gin, in a glass jar with a lid, add all ingredients and shake to combine.  Let stand for a minimum of 48 hours to allow the flavours to infuse.  The longer it sits, the stronger the flavour will be.  Strain mixture and place liquid back in a jar until ready to use.

Add gin, Aperol and lemon juice to an ice filled cocktail shaker.  Shake well for 1 minute.  Strain into a chilled glass.  Top with a splash of ginger beer.