Ginger ale is the perfect element to create quick but delicious cocktails. Photo by Adam Jaime on Unsplash. Thumbnail photo by Ash Edmonds on Unsplash.
Ginger ale has long been hailed as a cure for stomach aches the day after drinking, but it also acts as the perfect mixer for so many cocktails. Not only does ginger boast a number of health benefits, like decreasing muscle soreness and acting as an anti-inflammatory, it also tastes great. Ginger ale’s subtle sweetness pairs well with everything from vodka to whiskey. Try out one of these super easy recipes this weekend!
Ginger Sunset
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz. white whiskey
2 oz. cranberry juice
½ oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
Ginger ale
Cranberries for garnish
To make this refreshing cocktail, simply combine the whiskey, cranberry juice and lemon juice in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and strain into a highball glass. Top off with ginger ale and garnish with cranberries.
Scotch and Ginger
Ingredients:
½ oz. scotch
1 ½ oz. ginger ale
Ginger for garnish
This cocktail could not be any easier to make. With minimal ingredients, it makes the dark, heavy taste of scotch a little bit lighter. Combine the scotch and ginger ale in a highball glass and garnish with ginger and a lime wedge.
Raspberry Ginger Twist
Ingredients:
4 oz. ginger ale
1 ½ oz. gin
¾ oz. raspberry syrup
¾ oz. lemon juice
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Shake vigorously and pour into a glass over ice. Garnish with a blackberry and a sprig of rosemary.
Ginger Vanilla Fizz
Ingredients:
1 ½ oz. vanilla vodka
1 oz. ginger ale
1 oz. Sprite
Again, this is a very simple cocktail; you probably already have these ingredients in your fridge. And, it’s perfect for soda lovers! Add all ingredients to a glass with ice. Stir and garnish with a vanilla bean.
Ginger Ale Spritzer
Ingredients:
5 oz. of your favorite white wine
3 oz. chilled ginger ale
½ oz. lime juice
Fresh or candied ginger for garnish
Combine all ingredients into a tall glass over ice. Garnish with a piece of ginger on a spear. For a less sweet variation, substitute ginger ale for ginger beer or club soda in any of these recipes.
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