Ginger Lime
This complex beast is the final contender of our "core four" lineup.
Don't let this one fool you, although it lists two main ingredients, its versatility is unparalleled. Providing a nice punch of ginger balanced with fresh lime and supported by a finely tuned orchestra of baking spices.
Cocktails -
Bucks and their alter ego Mules (Moscow, Kentucky, Mexican, Jamaican, British, Irish, Chicano, Mamie Taylor, Ginger Rogers), Penicillin Cocktail, This & That, El Diablo, and a gorgeous ginger beer.
Strangeways Ginger Lime Cordial uses only 100% all-natural fresh pressed juice, bottled within 24 hours of juicing, and combined with other natural ingredients for perfectly balanced cocktails.
Ingredients -
lime juice, ginger juice, cane sugar, green cardamom, black and white pepper, all spice, clove, star anise, coriander, Himalayan salt
12 servings per bottle (if you have it our way)
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Everyday nutrition facts for the calorie counter and health nerd:
Per Serving -
11g of sugar (including natural sugars), 45g calories, 13g carbohydrates
Botanical Health Properties:
Ginger is a powerful antioxidant that helps fight germs, keeps oral bacteria from growing on those pearly whites, soothes sore muscles, reduces swelling related to arthritis, slows down the growth of cancer, lowers blood sugar, eases menstrual cramps, lowers cholesterol, and relieves indigestion.
Cardamom has antioxidant as well as diuretic properties, lowers blood pressure, is an anti-inflammatory, improves digestive problems, aids in liver protection, is an antibacterial, and more.
White Pepper is an anti-inflammatory that promotes healthy gut and appetite, enhances the immune system, purifies the body from harmful toxins, promotes circulation, protects from various cardiovascular diseases as well as cancers.
Black Pepper has anti-inflammatory properties that may also help lower your cholesterol levels, help blood sugar control, benefit your brain, and have cancer fighting properties.
All Spice boosts the immune system and dental health, aids in maintaining a healthy heart, aids in digestion, helps to improve blood circulation, gives relief from arthritis, gout, muscle aches and hemorrhoids, and also has many more undetermined health benefits.
Cloves are packed with antioxidants, reduce inflammation and ulcers, improve liver function, and are also a great source of beta-carotene, potassium, Eugenol, and Vitamin K (which helps to reduce blood clots).
Star Anise is rich in nutrients, can reduce inflammation, prevents growth of fungi and bacteria, and may aid in reducing depression, lowering blood sugar levels, and protects against stomach ulcers.
Coriander has immune boosting antioxidants and may benefit: heart health, brain health, digestion and gut health, and lowers blood sugar.
Himalayan Salt improves respiratory diseases, balances your body's pH, reduces signs of aging, improves sleep quality, regulates blood sugar, and increases libido.