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Ginger Ginger Ninja Smoothie
A great way to start your morning ritual. A super healthy smoothie with a little extra zip. Just blend in your mixer. 2 cups of frozen black cherries, 2 cups of frozen spinach, 12oz of Jake's StrongGinger and 1/4 cup of chocolate protein powder.
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Ginger Ginger Ninja Smoothie
A cherry, spinach and chocolate smoothie with Jake’s bold ginger kick.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen black cherries
- 2 cups frozen spinach
- 12 fl oz Jake’s StrongGinger
- ¼ cup chocolate protein powder
Directions
- Pour Jake’s StrongGinger into a blender.
- Add the frozen cherries, frozen spinach and chocolate protein powder.
- Blend until smooth.
- Divide between two glasses and enjoy.
Ginger Pom Spritz
Combine 6oz of Jake's StrongGinger with 18oz of sparkling water and 5oz or more of pomegranate juice to desired sweetness. Pour over ice. For little more fun, garnish with an orange slice.
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Ginger Pom Spritz
A sparkling ginger and pomegranate mocktail.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 6 fl oz Jake’s StrongGinger
- 18 fl oz sparkling water
- 5 fl oz pomegranate juice, or more to taste
- Ice, to serve
- Orange slices, optional garnish
Directions
- Combine Jake’s StrongGinger, sparkling water and pomegranate juice.
- Adjust the pomegranate juice to your preferred sweetness.
- Divide between two glasses over ice.
- Garnish with orange slices, if desired.
Ginger Cherry Guzzler
A super, tasty thirst quencher you can enjoy all year long. Just combine 6oz of Jake's StrongGinger with 6oz of your favorite cherry juice, and 3oz of apple cider. Garnish with a sprig of mint! For your cocktail? Just add two shots of Vodka.
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Ginger Cherry Guzzler
Cherry juice, apple cider and ginger, with an optional cocktail variation.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 6 fl oz Jake’s StrongGinger
- 6 fl oz cherry juice
- 3 fl oz apple cider
- Mint sprigs, to garnish
- Optional cocktail variation: 2 shots vodka
Directions
- Combine Jake’s StrongGinger, cherry juice and apple cider.
- For the cocktail variation, stir in the vodka.
- Divide between two glasses and garnish with mint.
Ginger Austrian Steam
A warm, cozy cocktail for fall through the holidays. Gold Medal Winner at the Kohler Food and Wine Festival. Start with 16oz of your favorite hot chocolate. Add 3oz of Jake's StrongGinger, 3oz of brandy (Kohler Chocolate Brandy if available) top with whipped cream and garnish with dark chocolate shavings.
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Ginger Austrian Steam
A warm chocolate, ginger and brandy cocktail.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 16 fl oz hot chocolate
- 3 fl oz Jake’s StrongGinger
- 3 fl oz brandy, preferably Kohler Chocolate Brandy
- Whipped cream, to top
- Dark chocolate shavings, to garnish
Directions
- Prepare the hot chocolate.
- Stir in Jake’s StrongGinger and brandy.
- Divide between two heat-safe mugs.
- Top with whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings.
Ginger Shandy
This is one of my favorites! It's a "real" ginger beer! So good, it will soon become your easy go-to at parties. Just add a shot of Jake's StrongGinger to your favorite lager. I prefer a good, cold Leinie's HoneyWeiss for a smooth, yet hoppy blend of ginger honey lemon and beer. Pure refreshment!
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Ginger Shandy
A simple ginger twist on your favorite lager.
- Time
- 1 min
- Yield
- Make one glass at a time
Ingredients
- 1 shot Jake’s StrongGinger per glass
- Your favorite chilled lager, such as Leinenkugel’s Honey Weiss
Directions
- Pour your favorite chilled lager into a glass.
- Add a shot of Jake’s StrongGinger and stir gently.
- Enjoy cold.
Ginger Whiskey Mule
A robust, gingery mule for two. If you're looking for a whiskey twist on the Moscow Mule, you'll love the Jake's Mule. Start with 16oz of Sprite, 7up or sweet soda.. Then add 2 shots of Jake's, 2 shots of Whiskey, 2 tablespoons of lime juice and a splash of bitter. Garnish with lime slices and mint.
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Ginger Whiskey Mule
A whiskey mule with ginger, lime and a splash of bitters.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 16 fl oz Sprite, 7UP or your preferred sweet soda
- 2 shots Jake’s StrongGinger
- 2 shots whiskey
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- A splash of bitters
- Lime slices and mint, to garnish
Directions
- Combine the soda, Jake’s StrongGinger, whiskey and lime juice.
- Add a splash of bitters and stir gently.
- Divide between two glasses.
- Garnish with lime slices and mint.
The Ginger Jake
It's like a robust ginger ale without the sugar. Your healthy mocktail go-to anytime of the day. No carbs. No sugar. Just combine Jake's StrongGinger with your favorite sparkling water and garnish with your favorite fruit. Pour over ice.
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The Ginger Jake
Sparkling water and ginger, mixed to your taste.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- Jake’s StrongGinger, to taste
- Your favorite sparkling water, to taste
- Ice, to serve
- Your favorite fruit, to garnish
- Optional cocktail variation: 2 shots whiskey and a squeeze of lime
Directions
- Combine Jake’s StrongGinger and sparkling water, adjusting the balance to your taste.
- For the cocktail variation, add the whiskey and a squeeze of lime.
- Pour over ice in two glasses and garnish with your favorite fruit.
Ginger Mockarita
Mocktails for 2. (5 minutes prep) The perfect Margarita Zero-Proof mocktail. Combine 4 shots of Jake's StrongGinger with 16oz of your favorite margarita mix (tequila not added). Garnish with a lemon wedge of favorite fruit).
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Ginger Mockarita
An alcohol-free ginger margarita-style mocktail.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 shots Jake’s StrongGinger
- 16 fl oz margarita mix, with no tequila added
- Lemon wedges, to garnish
Directions
- Combine Jake’s StrongGinger and margarita mix.
- Stir, then divide between two glasses.
- Garnish with lemon wedges.
Ginger Old Fashioned
The perfect Old-Fashioned Zero-Proof Mocktail. Combine 4 shots of Jake's StrongGinger with 16oz of your favorite Old Fashioned mix (spirits not added). Garnish with cherry and orange peel.
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Ginger Old Fashioned
An alcohol-free twist on an Old Fashioned.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 shots Jake’s StrongGinger
- 16 fl oz Old Fashioned mix, with no spirits added
- Cherries and orange peel, to garnish
Directions
- Combine Jake’s StrongGinger and Old Fashioned mix.
- Stir, then divide between two glasses.
- Garnish with cherries and orange peel.
Ginger Lemonade
A clean, bright mocktail with a little extra zip! Mocktails for 2 (5 miniute prep). Start with 8oz of lemonade, add 4oz ofd Jake's StrongGinger and garnish with a slice of fresh lemon and a sprig of mint.
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Ginger Lemonade
Lemonade with a bold ginger kick.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 8 fl oz lemonade
- 4 fl oz Jake’s StrongGinger
- Fresh lemon slices and mint sprigs, to garnish
- Optional cocktail variation: 1 shot vodka
Directions
- Combine the lemonade and Jake’s StrongGinger.
- For the cocktail variation, stir in a shot of vodka.
- Divide between two glasses.
- Garnish with fresh lemon and mint.
Jake's Gin and Tonic Mocktail
Clean, crisp and refreshing mocktail with organic ginger juice. Just substitute Jake's for the gin. Mocktails for 2 (5 minute prep time). Combine 4 shots of Jake's StrongGinger, 6 shots of tonic (or to your liking). Garnish with a lime wedge.
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Jake's Gin and Tonic Mocktail
A crisp ginger-and-tonic mocktail.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Makes 2 servings
Ingredients
- 4 shots Jake’s StrongGinger
- 6 shots tonic water, or to taste
- Lime wedges, to garnish
Directions
- Combine Jake’s StrongGinger and tonic water.
- Adjust the tonic to your taste and stir gently.
- Divide between two glasses and garnish with lime wedges.
Packers Green & Gold Cocktail
A bright green-and-gold game-day cocktail finished with Jake’s bold ginger kick.
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Packers Green & Gold Cocktail
A layered green-and-gold cocktail for game day.
- Time
- 3 min
- Yield
- Makes 1 cocktail
Ingredients
- 1 shot pineapple juice
- 1 shot Jake’s StrongGinger
- 1 shot Midori
- 1 shot vodka
- Ice, to fill a highball glass
- Mint sprig and pineapple wedge, to garnish
Directions
- Fill a chilled highball glass with ice.
- Pour in the pineapple juice and Jake’s StrongGinger to form the gold layer.
- In a separate mixing glass, combine the Midori and vodka and stir.
- Using the back of a bar spoon, slowly pour the Midori-vodka mixture over the ice to create the green layer.
- Garnish with a mint sprig and pineapple wedge.
The Extinguisher
A cold and refreshing ginger drink made for hot days, outdoor work and active afternoons.
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The Extinguisher
A chilled coconut-water drink with ginger, turmeric, honey and lime.
- Time
- 5 min + chilling
- Yield
- Makes 1 drink
Ingredients
- 8 fl oz coconut water
- 4 fl oz Jake’s StrongGinger Drink
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 1–2 tablespoons honey, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Directions
- Combine the coconut water, Jake’s StrongGinger Drink, sea salt, turmeric, honey and lime juice.
- Mix well, chill and serve.
Jake’s Warm Throat Soother
A warm, comforting ginger drink Jake reaches for when his throat feels rough or the weather turns cold.
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Jake’s Warm Throat Soother
A warm ginger, lemon and honey drink finished with cinnamon.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Makes 2 large mugs
Ingredients
- 2 cups Jake’s Organic StrongGinger
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 cinnamon sticks, to serve
Directions
- Combine Jake’s StrongGinger, water, lemon juice and honey in a small saucepan.
- Warm gently over low to medium heat, stirring until the honey dissolves.
- When steaming, remove from the heat and divide between two large heat-safe mugs.
- Add a cinnamon stick to each mug. Allow to cool to a comfortable sipping temperature.
Jake’s Mediterranean Sorghum Salad
Tender whole-grain sorghum, crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, toasted walnuts and feta tossed in a bright ginger-citrus dressing. The dressing includes 2 teaspoons of minced garlic; use this amount in place of the garlic quantity on the recipe image.
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Jake’s Mediterranean Sorghum Salad
A fresh, colorful salad with whole-grain sorghum and a bright ginger-citrus dressing. Gluten Free.
- Time
- 45 min cooking + cooling; prep while sorghum cooks
- Yield
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- Salad: 1 cup whole-grain sorghum
- Salad: 4 cups water
- Salad: 1 English cucumber, peeled and chopped
- Salad: 1 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
- Salad: ⅓ red onion, thinly sliced into half-moons
- Salad: 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- Salad: 1 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
- Salad: ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- Dressing: ¼ cup Jake’s Ginger Juice (or olive oil, if preferred)
- Dressing: 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Dressing: 1 tablespoon orange juice
- Dressing: 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Dressing: 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- Dressing: 1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- Dressing: Freshly ground pepper, to taste
Directions
- Rinse and drain the sorghum. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add sorghum, cover, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes or until tender. Drain any remaining water. Cool to room temperature, fluffing occasionally with a fork.
- Meanwhile, prepare the vegetables and parsley. To toast the walnuts, spread on a baking sheet and bake at 275°F for 3 minutes, checking for your preferred toastiness. Cool, then coarsely chop.
- In a large bowl, whisk together Jake’s Ginger Juice (or olive oil), lemon juice, orange juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the sliced red onion and let marinate while the sorghum cools.
- Add the cooled sorghum and gently stir to coat with the dressing. Fold in the walnuts, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, parsley and feta. Taste and adjust seasoning. Enjoy!
Jake’s Apple Fennel Salad
Crisp apples, shaved fennel and leafy greens with a creamy ginger celery seed dressing. “I learned this recipe at an Italian culinary class I took with family, and I continue to make and share it with the ones I love.” — Jake. Adapted from the Nourish Farms Recipe Collection, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. nourishfarms.org
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Jake’s Apple Fennel Salad
“I learned this recipe at an Italian culinary class I took with family, and I continue to make and share it with the ones I love.” — Jake. Adapted from the Nourish Farms Recipe Collection, Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin. nourishfarms.org
- Time
- No cooking required
- Yield
- 4 servings
Ingredients
- Salad: 2 cups shaved fennel
- Salad: 2 cups celery, thinly sliced on the bias
- Salad: 2 cups apple, julienned
- Salad: ¼ cup parsley, roughly chopped
- Salad: 2 cups baby kale
- Salad: 2 cups baby spinach
- Dressing: ½ cup mayonnaise
- Dressing: ½ cup sour cream
- Dressing: ¼ cup lemon juice
- Dressing: 2 tablespoons celery seed
- Dressing: 2 tablespoons sugar
- Dressing: ¼ cup Jake’s StrongGinger
Directions
- Cut the vegetables and apples for the salad. Use a mandoline to thinly shave the fennel, or julienne it with a sharp knife.
- Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl and set aside.
- Measure all the dressing ingredients into a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth and creamy.
- Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss until well coated. Add more dressing if desired; the recipe makes more than enough. Avoid over-saturating the salad.
- Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
Jake’s Ginger Marinade
A sweet and tangy marinade made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, maple syrup and Jake’s bold ginger flavor.
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Jake’s Ginger Marinade
A ginger marinade with olive oil, Dijon and maple syrup or honey.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Enough for 4 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup Jake’s StrongGinger
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼–½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Close the lid securely and shake until well combined.
- Use as a marinade for your chosen dish.
Jake’s One-Minute Ginger Glaze
A quick, silky powdered-sugar glaze with a bright ginger finish for cinnamon rolls, cakes and pastries.
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Jake’s One-Minute Ginger Glaze
A quick ginger glaze for cinnamon rolls, cakes or pastries.
- Time
- 1 min
- Yield
- Makes 1 batch of glaze
Ingredients
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon Jake’s StrongGinger
Directions
- Combine the powdered sugar and Jake’s StrongGinger in a small bowl.
- Stir until smooth.
- Drizzle over your cinnamon rolls, cake or pastries.
Ginger Whiskey Cranberries
Juicy Craisins soaked overnight with Jake’s StrongGinger and whiskey for a bold, warming side.
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Ginger Whiskey Cranberries
Dried cranberries soaked overnight with ginger and whiskey.
- Time
- Refrigerate overnight
- Yield
- Serves 6
Ingredients
- 2 cups Ocean Spray Juicy Craisins
- 4 shots Jake’s StrongGinger
- 2 shots your favorite whiskey
Directions
- Combine the Craisins, Jake’s StrongGinger and whiskey in a container.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Stir before serving.
Jake’s Ginger Vinaigrette
A bright, balanced vinaigrette with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon, maple and real ginger.
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Jake’s Ginger Vinaigrette
A bright ginger vinaigrette for your favorite salad.
- Time
- 5 min
- Yield
- Dresses 4 servings
Ingredients
- ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- ¼ cup Jake’s StrongGinger
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ¼–½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Directions
- Add all ingredients to a bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid.
- Close the lid securely and shake until well combined.
- Shake again before dressing your salad.
Jake’s Ginger-Glazed Cinnamon Rolls
Soft homemade cinnamon rolls finished with a sweet glaze and Jake’s signature ginger kick.
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Jake’s Ginger-Glazed Cinnamon Rolls
Homemade cinnamon rolls with cinnamon-sugar filling and Jake’s ginger glaze.
- Time
- Prep, 90 min rising + 25–30 min baking
- Yield
- Makes 12 rolls
Ingredients
- Dough: 2 cups almond milk
- Dough: ½ cup melted butter
- Dough: ¼ cup sugar
- Dough: 1 packet yeast
- Dough: 5½ cups flour, divided
- Dough: 1 teaspoon salt
- Filling: ¾ cup butter, softened
- Filling: ¾ cup cinnamon sugar
- Glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- Glaze: 2 tablespoons Jake’s StrongGinger Drink
- Glaze: ½ teaspoon vanilla
Directions
- Generously butter your baking pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, melted butter and sugar. Ensure the mixture is warm (100–110°F).
- Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let sit for 1 minute.
- Add 5 cups flour and the salt; mix until just combined. Cover and let rise for 1 hour, until doubled.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Stir in the remaining ½ cup flour, then turn onto a floured surface and knead until no longer sticky.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle. Spread with the softened filling butter and sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar.
- Roll tightly and pinch the seam closed. Place seam-side down and cut into 1½-inch rolls.
- Place the rolls in the buttered pans, cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 25–30 minutes, until golden.
- Stir the powdered sugar, Jake’s StrongGinger Drink and vanilla together until smooth. Drizzle over the baked rolls.
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