Ginger ale is an excellent mixer for many different cocktails. However, you may be making a recipe for disaster unless you know what alcohols mix well and what doesn’t.
The next time you are looking for a ginger ale mix drink, refer back to this article. We have a list of ginger ale concoctions everyone will love. So get ready to get tipsy with some of the tasty mixed drinks.
The Top 5 Ingredients That You Can Mix With Ginger Ale
What is ginger ale? You probably already know it is a popular soda sold everywhere in grocery stores. But do you really know what it is made from? (*)
Ginger ale comes from mixing ginger root extract, natural or artificially flavored, with A LOT of sugar and carbonated water. Yup, that is it. It is 100% a tart, sugary, bubbly water drink. Although some companies will add a few extra ingredients, these are the basics.
Because the soda is so simple, it is very easy to add favors alcohol to make a great mixed drink.
1. Vodka With A Lime
Vodka is relatively flavorless. This liquor is a great base for many different drinks because it doesn’t alter the flavor of other ingredients. Because of this, anything you add to it will burst with flavor. If you love the taste of ginger ale, you should try mixing it with vodka.
Adding vodka to your ginger ale will create an alcoholic drink with a spicy, tangy taste. Add a lime wedge to your glass to get a slight hint of citrus delight.
Additional Mixing Options
- Party Punch: Vodka, Orange juice, pineapple juice, Hawaiian punch, and ginger ale.
- Ginger Fizz: Cranberry Vodka, ginger ale, and cranberries.
The best vodka for ginger ale mix
- Absolute- Top Pick
- Konik’s Tail
- Ketel One
- Boatyard Vodka
2. Heyyyy….Tequila
Oh, Tequila!!! This is the drink that is famous for bringing life to any party. With that said it’s no wonder it mixes so well with ginger ale. The strong sting of tequila on the tongue welcomes the cooling sensation of the bubbling, sugary soda.
You can mix tequila and ginger ale alone or add some other additions to an already fabulous adult beverage.
Additional Mixing Options
- Ginger and Lime Tequila Cocktail: Tequila, fresh squeezed lime juice and ginger ale
- Blood Orange Tequila Cocktail: Tequila, fresh squeezed blood orange juice, lime wedge, ginger ale.
The best tequila for ginger ale mix:
- Blanco tequila- Top Pick
- Kirkland Signature Silver
- Patron Silver
- El Tesoro Blanco
3. Rum? Never Leave Home Without it
Rum is one of the most popular mixers in many different drinks. While many enjoy this sweet, oaky, and fruity liquor on the rocks, it is delicious in many other ways.
Mix rum with ginger ale and pour it over ice (AKA Dark and Stormy). This is an enjoyable treat to share with a coworker at the end of a busy day. It can be an addition to your nighttime routine or a way to loosen the tension during a first date.
No matter when or where you drink your rum and ginger ale, you can’t beat the sweet, earthy burn it provides.
Additional Mixing Options
- Raspberry Rum Cocktail: Rum, ginger ale, lime juice, apple juice, fresh raspberry puree.
- Blackberry Ginger Mojito: Rum, ginger ale, blackberries, fresh mint leaves, fresh ginger leaves.
The best rum for ginger ale mix:
- Bacardi: Top Pick
- Chairmans’ Reserve
- Kasama
- Captain Morgan
4. Champaign. Ginger Ale With a Little Class
Champaign is a great mixing alcoholic beverage. You can choose the flavor you enjoy the most, and the burn is subtle yet sweet. This is a popular drink for special occasions and is often served at weddings.
If you love the taste of champagne but looking to mix things up, mix it with some ginger ale. The two drinks pair very well together and will make you the life of any party.
Additional Mixing Options
- Hibiscus Champagne: Champagne, hibiscus blossoms, sugar, fresh ginger leaves, ginger ale.
- Strawberry Champagne: Champagne, partially thawed frozen strawberries, ginger ale.
The best champaign for ginger ale mix:
- Montand Brut de Blanc: Top Pick
- Champagne Pommery Brut Royal
- Krug Rosé
- Italian prosecco
5. Whisky. Why Not?
Whisky can give any cocktail a little kick in the pants. This alcohol is strong and deserving of some recognition. It is not just a popular drink to help take the edge off. It can also be used to cook or even start a fire.
If you are a whisky lover, you should consider mixing it with some ginger ale (AKA High Ball). Mixing this liquor with the bubbling sweet treat brings out all the unique flavor combinations.
You don’t have to limit your whiskey and ginger ale. There are many other mixes you may want to consider.
Additional Mixing Options
- Fruity Whiskey Mixer- Whiskey, ginge rale, frozen fresh fruits.
- Cranberry Whiskey Cocktail- Whiskey, ginger ale, cranberry juice, fresh cranberries, lime wedge.
The best whiskeys for ginger ale mixes
- Jameson Irish Whiskey (Top Pick)
- Pendleton Midnight Canadian Whisky
- Teeling Small Batch Irish Whiskey
- Green Spot Irish Whiskey
Learn more: What to Mix With Ginger Ale Non Alcoholic
