Ginger ale is a carbonated soft drink that is flavored with ginger. Over time, it has become a key ingredient of many cocktails. Whether it be gin, rum, whisky, tequila or beer, ginger ale combines well with them and makes some amazing drinks.
There are 2 main kinds of ginger ale. These are- the golden style and the dry style. The dry style which is also called as the pale style, is credited to Canadian John McLaughlin. The golden style is credited to Irish doctor Thomas Joseph Cantrell.
The original golden ginger ale was sweet to taste. It also had a strong ginger spice flavor. Ginger ale is clear, as compared to the cloudy ginger beer. The drinks that use ginger ale as their key ingredient, are soothing and refreshing.
The different cocktails that can be prepared using ginger ale are also easy to make and require very little work. This brings us to the second category of ginger ale, that is the dry ginger ale.
Dry ginger ale was an instant success and became popular in the United States during the prohibition era. It continued to gain popularity and today, is far more famous than golden ginger ale.
It is produced internationally on large scale nowadays. It has been used for many purposes, one of which is being used as an ingredient for drinks. Today we will be looking at some popular drinks that require ginger ale. So, let’s begin.
El Diablo
This popular and famous tequila cocktail is a hot favorite of many drinkers. Original Bruce Coast ginger ale is a key ingredient to make this drink. Lime juice and creme de casis are few other ingredients used to make this fantastic drink. This fascinating drink has a taste to die for.
It has many variations too. So, once you get used to the delicious taste of El Diablo, you should try out the other variations of the cocktail to quench your thirst.
Scotch and Pumpkin Cocktail
This drink is another popular cocktail which has fans all around the world. The whisky and ginger are one of the best combinations for the pumpkin flavor.
It is one if the best pumpkin drinks that you can mix up and prepare. This happy hour cocktail is easy to make. The balance of flavors is carefully crafted in this amazingly soothing drink. Like other whisky based cocktails, the scotch and pumpkin cocktail has other variations too.
The Gin Buck
Long before the Moscow Mule arose to fame, there was The Gin Buck. The drink dates back to the mid 1800s and is a really simple cocktail to prepare.
While the Moscow Mule relies on Vodka, the Gin Buck calls for the best gin you have available in your cabinet. Spirit, citrus and ginger ale are the common ingredients needed to prepare this invigorating drink. A Collins glass is used to serve this gin based cocktail.
It doesn’t always happen that the best mixed drinks are easiest to prepare. Gin Buck falls into this category. This gin and soda highball is very easy to make. Its universal appeal and simplicity add to the beauty of the Gin Buck. The semi sweet flavour of the ginger ale js expressed perfectly well in this drink. Different gin and ginger ale combos can be tried to make the best drink for happy hours.
Presbyterian
The catchy name of the drink is one of the many good things about it. Scotch provides plenty of heat in this highball and is an makes for an amazing whisky based cocktail . The ginger ale , instead of competing with the whisky lengthens the flavor of the scotch. This helps in bringing out the sweet honeyed notes and activates the aromatics of the spirit.
The key to make a good drink is keeping everything simple. There is no need to make the drink using fancy ingredients. Ginger ale and scotch are the only 2 things that would be required. Black Bottle, Blank Note are some of the different Scotches that could be tried to make things more interesting.
Horse’s Neck
Spooky name, isn’t it? Well there is more to this amazing drink apart from the name. This is one of those drinks which is known more for its amazing garnishing. The intricate lemon garnish of the drink winds its way around the glass. The perky bitters, sweet bourbons and the ginger ale, form a trio of the best ingredients for making a cocktail. Apart from its elegance, the drinks is known for its taste too.
You should pay close attention to the details while garnishing this drink. As it is the look of the drink which has made it popular with cocktail enthusiasts. Cutting the longest lemon spiral can be a challenge. But the reward is an aesthetically pleasing drink which has a refreshing taste.
Irish Ale
Whisky and ginger ale are a classic pair. They both complement each other. The resulting drinks are soothing too. The Irish Ale is one of the many whisky based cocktails which have ginger ale as a key ingredient.
The drink can also be made using ginger beer. It is a simple whisky highball and is very easy to prepare. It is a great drink for happy hours and should be tried at least once.
Tequila Slammer
This is another tequila based cocktail that had enjoyed fame and popularity since its inception. There are many tequila based cocktails that are known for their taste and elegance. This is one of them. It comprises of 50 ml tequila, ginger ale and ice cubes as the main ingredients. It has an exotic taste. It is known for the easy to make recipe and the little ingredients that can be found inside any kitchen.
The cocktail is pretty easy to make. Garnishing further enhances its elegance. Ginger ale combines with tequila to produce a cocktail that will stick with you even after the last sip.
On the Lawn
This gin based cocktail is known for the unique taste it offers to cocktail enthusiasts. It has been enjoyed by many people at the bar. 25 ml Gin, 50 ml Ginger ale and 50 ml lemonade are some of the key ingredients of this drink. Lemon and cucumber are used for garnishing. A highball glass is used to mix the ingredients. The drink is cherished among the cocktail world.
This drink has received appreciation for its flavor. The potency of this drink can be adjusted as per your needs. You can decide the ratio of ginger ale to the gin in the drink. There are many variations of this drink that can be tried out too.
Jingle Buck
Vodka has been one of the most used base for creating some delicious cocktails. The jingle buck combines ginger ale along with cranberry juice, lime juice and absolute vodka to create a soothing and delightful drink.
This drink is a delicious reminder about the quality that vodka brings to a cocktail. The combo of ginger ale with all the other ingredients makes an amazing drink that is sure to please you.
Sipping this drink during happy hours is sure to have a relaxing effect on you. You will be able to cherish the drink while sipping it with friends and family. The ease with which this drink can be prepared, is another reason it is loved by many.
Shady Groove
There is nothing shady about the shady grove. This gin based cocktail requires ginger ale, lime juice and simple syrup as its key ingredients. These ingredients combine together and produce a quality cocktail.
This drink has been hailed as one of the best gin based cocktails. Garnishing makes the drink more elegant and graceful. The drink is also a great cocktail for soothing oneself after a tiring day at work.
Making this drink is pretty easy. With few minutes of efforts, you are able to make a drink that is not only soothing, but is also relaxing to the core. Enjoy the shady groove along with dinner post work, to get rid of all the stress.
Waltzing Matilda
Gin, white wine, and ginger ale. The combo of these 3 makes an amazing and enticing drink. There are many different varieties of this drink available but the original drink has a flavor to be cherished. The tasty combo of the above mentioned ingredients is delicious.
The drink has started gaining popularity and is becoming a drink that every cocktail enthusiast wants to try. Give this drink a shot, and see the relaxing effect.
Tod’s Cooler
You can ascertain from the name of the drink, the coolness quotient it carries. It is a gin based cocktail which has got q delightful taste. It has an easy recipe. Ginger ale is a key ingredient of this drink. With an effortless recipe, this drink is created in a matter of few minutes. Black currant liqueur is used to enhance the flavor of this cocktail.
This drink does not require any extra utensils. A highball glass into which all the ingredients are strained after mixing , is the only requirement.
Rosarita Highball
Tequila based cocktails have an unique flavor. Coupled with their exotic appearance, they make some of the most famous cocktails ever known. The Rosarita highball is another drink which has been a hot favorite of cocktail enthusiasts due to its flavor and elegance.
It has been loved by people who are new to the world of cocktails too. Such is the taste of this drink that all its variations have received amazing love and feedback.
Niagara Falls
No. We are still talking about cocktails which can be made with ginger ale. This is the name of another vodka based cocktail which has entered the life of cocktail enthusiasts and has gained their love.
The drink is easy to prepare but the most amazing quality of this cocktail is the combination of absolute vodka with ginger ale and simple syrup. You can change the quantity of simple syrup as per your needs.
Another good thing about this cocktail is that it’s sweetness can be adjusted as per your needs. The ratio of ginger ale to vodka can also be varied. So, once you get accustomed to the drink, try the new variations and you will fall in love with this drink.
Suffering Bastard
Say this to anyone they maybe offended. Say this to the bartender and you will be presented with a delightful drink to soothe and relax you. Bourbon, gin , lime juice and ginger ale are some of the ingredients that are required to make this drink.
Lime and cherry are used to garnish the drink. They have been used to enhance the drink’s appeal. The drink is a take on the gin and ginger ale combo, like never before.
The ingredients are easily available. The recipe is pretty simple too. So, if you need to have a drink to cheer yourself up after a long hard day, look no further.
Strange Weather
Melon liqueur, gin, ginger ale and lime juice combine to form Strange Weather. There is nothing strange about this drink and it makes for a perfectly relaxing combination.
It is a great drink which is known for its taste and flavor. The drink is prepare in a few minutes and does not require much efforts. This drink has been devoured by many in the bar and everyone has loved the exotic flavor.
Floradora
This classic cocktail is a truly fabulous gin based drink. It is tall, refreshing and beautifully pink. This adds to the appeal of the drink too. It has a unique elegance and looks highly appealing.
The color is enough to draw you in, the taste is sufficient to make you crave for more. The drink has been enjoyed by cocktail enthusiasts and has gained fans all around the world.
Framboise liquer is used to make this drink nowadays. It brings in another added flavour to the overall quality of the drink. Garnishing this drink is equally important. Although the appealing pink colour is sufficient on its own.
Fidel Castro
If the name sounds familiar, it is because of the huge popularity that this rum based cocktail enjoys. It had become a drink that everyone who claims to be a cocktail enthusiast has devoured at least once.
Ginger ale is a key ingredient of this amazing cocktail. It has been known to be highly potent so you should be careful while consuming this exotic drink.
Enjoy this drink on any occasion as it is one of the best soothing drinks out there. It has made a name for itself in the world of cocktails. Though variations are available, the original Fidel Castro is what one should try first hand.
Bermuda Highball
As intriguing as the Bermuda triangle, this drink has become a highly popular cocktail in very short period of time. Cognac, gin and ginger ale are some of the most important ingredients of this drink. It has a unique flavor which is being loved by since its inception. It has a slightly different taste as compared to the various gin based cocktails that are available.
But that taste is worth cherishing. You should try on the ingredients in different proportions. These small variations will make this already lovable drink more enjoyable.
Cablegram
This is one of the most underrated drinks out there. This whisky based cocktail is a perfect combo of ginger ale and whisky and makes for, a must have cocktail. It’s ingredients are easily available in every kitchen and you wouldn’t have any trouble collecting them.
As far as making the drink is concerned, it is a piece of cake. It would not take you more than 5 minutes to prepare a Cablegram that you will enjoy till the last sip.
This drink is still making its place among cocktail enthusiasts. It is a great happy hour drink which should be enjoyed to the core. Lime wedge is used to garnish this drink. This drink is also known for its appealing look and elegance. You should definitely try this drink once, and you will come back to the bartender, asking for more.
These are some drinks which require ginger ale as one of their main ingredients. They are all known for their taste and are amazing to look at too. Making these drinks do not require much efforts.
With few quality ingredients and few minutes of work, you will have some of the best drinks that have been invented. There taste is invigorating and the combination of ginger ale with rum, whisky and other spirits make some amazing cocktails.
So, if you are looking for some drinks which will help you relax after a long hard day, then look no further. Try these drinks once and soon you will be wanting more. You will be able to enjoy the drinks till their last sip. They can be devoured at any occasion and should definitely be tried by all cocktail enthusiasts.