A delicious home-brewed ginger syrup, paired with fresh mint and lime, elevates this classic Whiskey Ginger to a whole new level.
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.
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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Whiskey Ginger with Lime
Equipment
- 1 short glass
Ingredients
- 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
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Lisa @ Snappy Gourmet says
This would be a perfect summer cocktail on the back porch! Sounds great!
Renée ♥ says
It is so refreshing!
Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says
Thanks Mr. B! It sounds very tasty, and it IS Friday!!
Christie says
I am loving this cocktail. I love any cocktail with ginger in it. Need to try it tonight
pam (Sidewalk Shoes) says
I made some ginger syrup, but all I used mine for was a homemade ginger ale!!!
Renée ♥ says
Homemade ginger ale is the best! We love it.
Pech says
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!
Bill Volckening says
When I saw whiskey ginger, I thought, "I like whiskey. I like ginger." Looks like I have something good to try this weekend!
Renée ♥ says
I like you, Bill. You get straight to the point! Happy weekend!