5 Ginger Ale Cocktail Twists For Your Next House Party
Ginger ale, that lightly sparkly, zingy and zesty mixer, can add a lot of flavour complexity into classic and signature blends. It brings a spicy lift into cocktails such that the addition of 50 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice can introduce a whole different flavourful layer into drinks. Evidently, ginger ale is an interesting mixer for blending cocktails and can be used to lend modern drinks some quirky twists.
Think a simple ginger honey highball crafted using 30 ml whisky, a dash of honey syrup and 45 ml ginger ale. Used as a sparkly mixer in its own right, ginger ale brings a certain fresh zestiness into cocktails, along with lacing them with a light sweetness. It is an excellent, straightforward spirit that can be put to use at house parties to craft really inventive mixes with light gingery twists. Paired with fresh herbs and fruits, ginger ale can well become an unexpectedly nuanced, flavourful mixer while crafting light and zingy blends.
Here are some of the cocktails that can be made by lending them a spicy ginger ale twist for the next cocktail party you host at home:
Spiced Whisky Ginger
Robust, silky flavours of whisky are brought together with the sharp yet lightly sweet flavours of ginger ale in this simple cocktail, complete with a citrusy complexity brought forth with the addition of citrus bitters.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml blended whisky
- 60 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice
- 2–3 dashes of citrus bitters
- Ice as required
- Ginger slices for garnish
Method:
– In a cocktail shaker, bring together 30 ml blended whisky and 2–3 dashes of citrus bitters with ice. Shake for 15 seconds before transferring into a highball glass filled with ice. Top this off with 60 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice and garnish with ginger slices.
Tropical Gin And Ginger Fizz
Full of the fresh flavours of gin and the spicy lift of ginger ale, this cocktail has all the makings of becoming the showstopper at a springtime sundowner gathering.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml gin
- 45 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice
- 10 ml pineapple juice
- 5-6 mint leaves
- Ice as required
- Pineapple wedge for garnish
Method:
– In a cocktail shaker, bring together 10 ml pineapple juice and 5-6 mint leaves. Muddle the leaves before adding 30 ml gin. Shake well with ice and strain into a cocktail glass. Top this off with 45 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice and garnish with a pineapple wedge.
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Vodka Ginger Splash
A classic recipe with a slightly pronounced gingery twist, prepare this drink as a fresh element that adds a bright, effervescent flourish to your cocktail party.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml vodka
- 60 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice
- 5 ml lime juice
- Ice as required
- Cucumber slice for garnish
Method:
– In a cocktail mixing glass, add 30 ml vodka and 5 ml lime juice. Stir gently and strain into a tall highball glass filled with ice. Top this off with 60 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice and garnish with a cucumber slice for a crisp, savoury finish.
Dark Rum With A Ginger Twist
Bring together the flavours of caramelised dark rum and the contrasting notes of a spicy ginger ale in this cocktail full of robust, full-bodied tasting notes.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml dark rum
- 60 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice
- 10 ml brown sugar syrup
- 5 ml lime juice
- Ice as required
- Lemon wheel for garnish
Method:
– Add 30 ml dark rum, 10 ml brown sugar syrup and 5 ml lime juice to a cocktail shaker. Shake well with ice before straining into a cocktail glass. Top this off with 60 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice and garnish with a lemon wheel.
Ginger Spritz Aperitif
A cocktail which harmonises the flavours of an aperitif with the brightness of ginger ale, this is a flavourful spritzer that can be served at an evening time gathering.
Ingredients:
- 30 ml bitter Italian aperitif
- 50 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice
- Ice as required
- Orange slice and a rosemary sprig for garnish
Method:
– In a tall cocktail glass filled with ice, build 30 ml bitter Italian aperitif and 50 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice in order. Garnish with an orange slice and a rosemary sprig.
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