A gunner is a cocktail served in clubs, bars, golf clubs, especially those that are popular with expats, in Singapore, Hong Kong and other parts of the Far East and India formerly under British colonial rule. It consists of equal parts ginger beer and ginger ale, with a dash of Angostura bitters, and sometimes a measure of lime cordial or lemon juice.The Sweeter Side of Bitters, Asia Tatler, Lynn Fung, 24 May 2010 It is regarded as a non-alcoholic drink. However, Angostura bitters is 44.7% alcohol by volume. It is noted for its refreshing qualities, especially in warm weather.Cocktails - A quick shake up , Wine & Dine magazine
It was invented by Ewen Fergusson and Robert Renton at the Singapore Golf Club, now part of the Singapore Island Country Club.
The gunner has been described as "the only real Hong Kong cocktail".The Spirited Traveller: A view to a cocktail in Hong Kong, Reuters.com, 4 July 2011
Related drinks (or possibly alternative names) also known in Hong Kong as a "Gunners": Malawi shandy, rock shandy,Rock Shandy or Gunner, recipebridge.com Windermere, Lemon, Lime and Bitters.
See also Lemon, lime and bitters - a similar Australian drink.
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