Not a whiskey fan? Think again! This refreshing, 3-ingredient Ginger Whiskey Cocktail recipe might just change your mind.
I’m a total whiskey fan. Some of my favorite whiskey cocktails are these Bourbon Apple Cider Cocktails, a classic Old Fashioned made with maple syrup and this Gold Rush Cocktail made with bourbon and Domaine de Canton ginger liqueur. But when I’m craving a super fast whiskey libation, nothing beats a long, tall glass of this Ginger Whiskey Cocktail.
Made with only three ingredients, this recipe for a Ginger Whiskey Cocktail couldn’t be simpler to throw together after a long day. Only have bourbon on hand in your liquor cabinet? Feel free to use either bourbon or whiskey here as both work equally well. (The only time I’m a stickler for a certain type of whiskey is when St. Patrick’s Day rolls around. Since everyone is a little bit Irish on March 17th, Irish whiskey is a must in this Ginger Whiskey Cocktail on St. Paddy’s Day.)
Not feeling the whiskey love? I know whiskey can be a bit polarizing. Either you love it (me, me, me!) or can’t stomach it (that would be Lisa). I like to think this Ginger Whiskey Cocktail is a happy medium for those non-whiskey lovers out there. The bubbly ginger ale mellows the whiskey and keeps the cocktail’s flavor light and bright. Stir in a squeeze of fresh lime juice, and your happy hour cocktail is good to go.
Recommended Equipment:
Ginger Whiskey Cocktail
Ingredients
- 2-3 ounces whiskey
- Ginger ale
- Lime wedge
Instructions
- Fill a highball glass with ice. Pour whiskey into glass. Top with ginger ale. Squeeze and float a lime wedge in the glass.
Recipe Notes
The amount of whiskey can vary depending on your personal taste (and size of your glass). Pour in the amount that works for you!
Oh I’m definitely in the whiskey loving camp! And ginger too! So I’ll raise a glass of this with you! Cheers!
I could definitely kick back and relax with one of these ginger & whisky cocktails. They look and sound seriously delicious.. have to pin the photos!
Such a gorgeous cocktail! Perfect for the weekend!
TGIF, Serena!
This is known here in Milwaukee as a Milwaukee Mule (as opposed to a Moscow Mule, which uses vodka instead of whiskey), and it is fantastic!
Good to know. Now I can sound like a local the next time I visit Milwaukee!
Other than the lime wedge, I’ve always known this drink to be called a High Ball.
Interesting, Carol. I’ve never heard that before. Cheers!