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    Home » Recipes » Beverages

    Classic Whiskey Ginger with Lime

    June 13, 2014 • Updated: June 9, 2022 • by Mr. B • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Made with a delicious home-brewed ginger syrup and finished with fresh mint and a lime wedge, our Whiskey Ginger elevates the classic 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 about 6 ounces of ginger beer for the ginger syrup and club soda. However, if you can swing it, give the homemade syrup a try. Enjoy! 

    How to Make this Recipe

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

    Over the ice, pour 3 tablespoons of ginger syrup, 4 ounces club soda, and a shot of whiskey.

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

    Adjust amounts to be as strong as you like.

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

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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
    Total Time:5 minutes
    Servings: 1 cocktail
    Calories: 221kcal
    Author: Renee

    Equipment

    • 1 short glass

    Ingredients

    US Customary - Metric
    • 1-1½ ounce Homemade Ginger Syrup depending on your tastes
    • 1½ ounce whiskey
    • 3-4 ounces club soda or seltzer water
    • 1 small lime wedge
    • 1 mint leaf

    Instructions

    • Fill a tumble (or other “short glass”) three-quarters full with cubed ice.
    • Over the ice, pour 3 tablespoons of ginger syrup, 4 ounces club soda, and a shot of whiskey.
    • Rub the glass rim with a lime slice, and garnish with lime and a mint leaf.

    Notes

    Adjust amounts to to your personal tastes.
    We suggest Temperance Trader American Whiskey from Bull Run Distillery, Portland.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1drink | Calories: 221kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 29mg | Sugar: 31g | Calcium: 10mg | 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.
    Have you tried this recipe?Mention @TheGoodHeartedWoman or tag #thegoodheartedwoman!

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    Comments

    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!

      Reply
      • 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!!!

      Reply
      • 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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