Staying with the Domaine de Canton theme, I present the next crazy creation.

Using The Blood Orchid as a launching point, this cocktail dials back the ginger flavor and sweetens it up. If heavy spice ain’t your thing, but you don’t mind a bit of a surprise, this cocktail should please you.

Pretty Liar

• 1 ounce Gin (floral or neutral recommended;  Aviation, Spirit Works, Plymouth)
• 1 ounce Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur
• 2 ounces cranberry juice (sweetened cranberry “cocktail”)

Add ice to a Boston Shaker.  Add all the ingredients.  Shake until your hands feel like they’re going to freeze off.

Strain into a chilled cocktail/martini glass.

Garnish with maraschino cherry.

Enjoy!

The scent is smooth, sweet and floral.  However, when sipping, this Pretty Liar gently slaps you with a surprising ginger twinge on the tongue.  Spice notes are not overly pronounced, but still present.