Ginger Ale Meets Cheese: An Unexpected Pairing That Is A Must Try
House parties complete with gastronomes and cocktail curiosos on the guest list are the best places for trying out different eclectic food and drink pairings. One such rather unexpected coupling that seems to work well together is ginger and cheese. While a home host is no stranger to the presence of ginger ale or diced ginger or even ginger syrup in cocktails and even to cheese platters that are served along with drinks, what is in fact interesting is the flavour combination that comes forth when the two are brought together.
The bubbly, slightly sharp and spicy effect of ginger ale seems to bond well with the creamy and crumbly textures of different kinds of cheeses. Bringing these elements together at a gathering you host at home can indeed make your culinary and cocktail fare stand out.
Read on below to know more about some of the ginger ale cocktails and cheese pairings that are definitely a must try at your next house party:
Classic Whisky Ginger Highball
Pairs With: Smoked Gouda Or Sharp Cheddar
This cocktail blends 30 ml Johnnie Walker Black Label or any other premium whisky of choice with about 60 ml of Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice in classic highball fashion. Complete with the spicy fizz of ginger ale, the drink carries a light zing which is suitably complemented by aged or smoked cheeses such as a sharp cheddar or a smoked gouda. The malty depth of the whisky also plays into the smoky effect of the cheeses to better bring out this pairing of smoky and spicy flavours.
Vodka Ginger Fizz
Pairs With: Fresh Burrata Or Mozzarella
Fresh, slightly creamy and brightly flavoured cheeses are excellent accompaniments with drinks which resonate with such light profiles. A simple vodka ginger fizz that brings together about 30 ml Ciroc Ultra Premium Vodka or any other premium vodka of choice with about 45 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice features these subtle yet sharp flavours that tend to go well with the soft textures of a fresh burrata or soft mozzarella balls placed on a chic cheese platter along with sliced tomatoes and fresh basil in a Caprese-esque fashion.
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Dark Rum-Ginger Ale Highball
Pairs With: Gruyère or Aged Parmesan
The caramelised flavours of about 30 ml Captain Morgan Dark Rum or any other premium rum of choice mixed with around 60 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice, together create a drink that is rich, earthy and full of depth. What adds into these notes of the spicy and robust highball cocktail is the nutty, crystalline effect of a premium Swiss like gruyère or even some slices of aged parmesan. These cheeses tend to complement the complex flavour that is a result of dark rum and ginger ale coming together.
Tequila Ginger Mule
Pairs With: Masala Paneer Or Crumbled Ricotta
A twist on the classic moscow mule, this drink can be concocted by mixing 30 ml Don Julio Blanco Tequila or any other premium tequila of choice with lots of mint leaves and about 45 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice, for a signature zesty finish. Masala paneer or crumbled ricotta, full of the mild spiciness of chilli powder and the creaminess of the cheese itself, makes for an excellent pairing with such a sharp, citrusy and lightly spicy cocktail.
Single Malt Ginger Ale Smash
Pairs With: Blue Cheese Or Brie
As single malts trend in mixology craft, prepare a cocktail that blends about 30 ml Talisker Single Malt Scotch Whisky with 60 ml Black And White Ginger Ale or any other ginger ale of choice to craft a mix of smoky, spicy and robust flavours. Pair this thoroughly rich cocktail with an equally flavourful blue cheese or brie for an interesting coupling of intricate, pungent and peaty flavours.
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