How do you drink Stones ginger wine?

Ginger wine can be drunk with ice (“on the rocks”), or without ice (either “neat” or “straight up”), and is frequently used as an ingredient—along with whisky (typically a blended Scotch whisky)—in a “Whisky Mac” (the shortened form of “Whisky Macdonald”).

What is Stone Ginger Wine Good For?

Health benefits of ginger wine Ginger is used to relieve digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain. Ginger wine is a fortified wine made from a fermented blend of ground ginger root and raisins. It is often fortified by being blended with brandy. Top tip: serve ginger wine with ice.

How strong is Stones ginger wine?

Alcohol – 18.5% alc.

How to make a cocktail with ginger wine?

In a tall glass pour advocaat and ginger wine, squeeze half a fresh lime, and add Tabasco sauce. Top up to pint with lemonade. Stir and serve. In a tall glass pour advocaat and ginger wine, squeeze half a fresh lime, and Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well for 10-15 seconds.

How did Green Ginger wine get its name?

Named for its inventor, Colonel MacDonald, this drink is usually just a roughly equal mix of blended Scotch and Crabbie’s thrown together in a glass. Apparently it’s popular with golfers which makes sense as it would be a suitable mix to put in a hip flask to fortify oneself against the elements.

What are the benefits of drinking ginger wine?

Ginger is used to relieve digestive problems such as nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness and pain. It can reduce inflammation and has even been cited as having aphrodisiac properties. As someone who has a long standing digestive disease and a healthy love of alcohol, this is a tailor made drink.

What to make with Crabbie’s Green Ginger wine?

2oz Scotch of choice. 1oz Crabbie’s (or another) green ginger wine. Stir with ice and strain into a DOF glass containing a big block of clear ice. Garnish with a slice of ginger (optional). Toast Colonel MacDonald.