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    Home » Recipes » Beverages

    Classic Whiskey Ginger with Lime

    June 13, 2014 • Updated: September 15, 2022 • by Renée B. • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    A delicious home-brewed ginger syrup, paired with fresh mint and lime, elevates this classic Whiskey Ginger to a whole new level.

    45-degree shot of Classic Whiskey Ginger with Lime is a short Mason jar, garnished with mint sprig and lime wedge.

    A whiskey ginger is a hot-weather drink that will cool you off fast! Pour it cold over ice with a squeeze of lime and a sprig of fresh mint, and you've got it made in the shade. 

    A few years back when we started making homemade ginger syrup, the first thing we thought of was how great it would taste in a Whiskey Ginger.

    WOW, were we right! It takes a little extra time up front to make the ginger syrup, but it totally is worth the effort. 

    You can definitely make this cocktail with a good ginger beer instead if you want. Just sub in 5 ounces of ginger beer for the ginger syrup and club soda.

    That said, the homemade syrup is totally worth making! The delicious ginger-spiced simple syrup is perfect for infusing beverages, like a whiskey ginger or Moscow mule, with intense, natural ginger flavor. (It's pretty tasty on ice cream, too!)

    How to Make a Classic Whiskey Ginger

    Make it with Homemade Ginger Syrup

    Fill a tumble (or other “short glass”) three-quarters full with cubed ice.

    Over the ice, pour 1½ ounces of ginger syrup, 1½ ounces whiskey, and 4 ounces club soda.

    Rub the glass rim with a lime slice, and garnish with lime and a sprig of mint.

    Adjust amounts to be as strong as you like.

    Make it with Ginger Ale

    Omit the club soda and the ginger syrup, and replace them with 5 ounces of ginger ale. Use a good strong, quality ginger ale.

    Close-up shot of Classic Whiskey Ginger with Lime is a short Mason jar, garnished with mint sprig and lime wedge.

    Make an Irish Mule

    Make this cocktail with Irish Whiskey and serve it up in a cold copper mug and you've got yourself an Irish Mule. Enjoy one on Saint Patrick’s Day or any time of year!

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    45-degree shot of Classic Whiskey Ginger with Lime is a short Mason jar, garnished with mint sprig and lime wedge.

    Whiskey Ginger with Lime

    Made with a delicious home-brewed ginger syrup and finished with fresh mint and a lime wedge, our Whiskey Ginger elevates this classic warm-weather cocktail to a whole new level.
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    Course: Beverages
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time:5 minutes minutes
    Total Time:5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 225kcal
    Author: Renee
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    Equipment

    • 1 short glass

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    • 1½ ounces Homemade Ginger Syrup depending on your tastes
    • 1½ ounces whiskey
    • 4 ounces club soda or seltzer water
    • 1 small lime wedge
    • 1 mint leaf

    Instructions

    Make it with Homemade Ginger Syrup

    • Fill a tumble (or other “short glass”) three-quarters full with cubed ice.
    • Over the ice, pour 1½ ounces of ginger syrup, 1½ ounces whiskey, and 4 ounces club soda.
      Rub the glass rim with a lime slice, and garnish with lime and a sprig of mint.
    • Adjust amounts to be as strong as you like.

    Make it with Ginger Ale

    • Omit the club soda and the ginger syrup, and replace them with 5 ounces of ginger ale.
      Use a good strong, quality ginger ale.

    Notes

    Adjust amounts to to your personal tastes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 49mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg
    This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. You are solely responsible for ensuring that any nutritional information provided is accurate, complete, and useful.
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    About Renée B.

    Renée is self-taught home chef with a penchant for creating healthy(ish) comfort food recipes, and adapting vintage recipes for the 21st century cook. In her spare time, she writes unfinished novels and songs about cowboys.

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    1. Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet says

      January 30, 2015 at 5:26 pm

      This would be a perfect summer cocktail on the back porch! Sounds great!

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      • Renée ♥ says

        February 03, 2015 at 9:29 pm

        It is so refreshing!

        Reply
    2. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

      January 30, 2015 at 12:49 pm

      Thanks Mr. B! It sounds very tasty, and it IS Friday!!

      Reply
    3. Christie says

      January 30, 2015 at 10:57 am

      I am loving this cocktail. I love any cocktail with ginger in it. Need to try it tonight

      Reply
    4. pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says

      January 30, 2015 at 9:40 am

      I made some ginger syrup, but all I used mine for was a homemade ginger ale!!!

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      • Renée ♥ says

        February 03, 2015 at 9:28 pm

        Homemade ginger ale is the best! We love it.

        Reply
    5. Pech says

      June 13, 2014 at 3:09 pm

      Welcome Mr B! Blogging is really fun (work as well, but always more fun than work), and how much more fun in collaborating together to write an entry and putting both your perspectives out here! Looking forward to seeing more!

      Reply
    6. Bill Volckening says

      June 13, 2014 at 1:51 pm

      When I saw whiskey ginger, I thought, "I like whiskey. I like ginger." Looks like I have something good to try this weekend!

      Reply
      • Renée ♥ says

        June 13, 2014 at 7:42 pm

        I like you, Bill. You get straight to the point! Happy weekend!

        Reply

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