Vodka and Ginger Ale

Here’s a winning combination of cocktails: vodka and ginger ale! Try this perfect ratio for a simple and refreshing drink.

When it comes to cocktails, you don’t have to come up with fancy shakers or syrups. In fact, some of the best drinks are made with just two ingredients. That’s how it is at Vodka and ginger ale! Mix some vodka with some sparkling ginger ale and it’s pretty awesome: no need to buy fancy liquor. Here’s how to prepare this tasty and refreshing highball drink!

What is a vodka and a ginger ale?

Vodka and Ginger Ale is a cocktail whose closest relative is vodka tonic or vodka soda. While similar, it’s not really a cousin to the Moscow Mule, which pairs vodka with ginger beer and lime. Both vodka and ginger ale have a smooth, bubbly flavor with a subtle ginger finish. What you need to know about this drink:

• Vodka and ginger ale is a highball cocktail that’s a cross between vodka and ginger ale: it’s like a twist on whiskey ginger. Serve in a highball or lowball glass with ice, and it’s a refreshing cocktail that showcases the subtle flavor of ginger ale.
• How is it different from the Moscow Mule? The Moscow Mule is a classic cocktail that combines the strong flavors of lime and ginger beer flavored with vodka. And of course it’s always served in a copper mug!

The vodka for this drink

A highball cocktail is a drink where the non-alcoholic mixer makes up a higher percentage of the drink than the alcohol. Drinks like these make it easy to camouflage sub-par alcohol: this is actually why many highball cocktails were invented. To anticipate: the quality of the vodka in a vodka and ginger ale is not very important! Don’t waste the good stuff by slathering it with ginger ale. But ginger ale… quality matters.

Best Ginger Ale Brands

There are different types of ginger ale brands on the market. Quality is important here as many brands can be too sweet and the drink will taste flat. Grab one of these brands for your vodka and ginger ale:

• Q ginger ale: Our first choice! We love that it comes in small boxes so you only need to use a little at a time. It’s also our best brand of ginger beer.
• Fever Tree Ginger Ale: Fever Tree is made with real ginger and contains no artificial sweeteners.
• Other Ginger Ale Brands: Here is a list of other top brands.

What is the difference between ginger beer and ginger ale?

Yes, you can also serve vodka and ginger beer! But that makes it closer to a Moscow mule than a highball. Wondering what the difference is between ginger beer and ginger ale? Here’s a breakdown:

• Ginger ale is very bubbly with a strong ginger flavor and a spicy finish. It is brewed and fermented.
• ginger ale is soft and chewy and much sweeter than ginger beer. It’s basically a carbonated ginger drink.

Mixing carbonated mixers with alcohol is an ancient tradition! There are many twists on this concept. Once you’ve tasted vodka and ginger ale, there’s so much more to explore! Here are some favorite variations:

When to serve vodka and ginger ale

Vodka and ginger ale are simple and casual, perfect for sipping on the patio or impromptu parties. Try as:

• summer drink
• afternoon drink
• Drink at dinner
• Aperitif (starter)