The Poppa’s Pride is a modern cocktail that was created by Jay Zimmerman at Bā’sik in New York City, New York. The recipe combines the ginger spice of a Kentucky Mule with the cooling mint and tartness of a classic Whiskey Smash by calling for American whiskey, ginger juice or syrup, muddled lemon, and fresh mint and topping it all off with soda water and bitters.
Add bourbon, ginger syrup, lemon wedges, and mint leaves to a shaker.
Fill shaker with cubed ice.
Shake for 10-15 seconds.
Fill a highball glass with fresh cracked ice.
Using a Hawthorne strainer, strain into highball glass.
Top with soda water and bitters.
Gently dip a bar spoon into the glass for 1-2 seconds to create an ombré effect with the bitters.
Garnish with mint sprig.