Easy Gin and Ginger Ale co*cktail Drink Recipe (2024)

Posted March 18, 2022| Updated March 28, 2022 Drink

How to make a simple Gin and Ginger Ale recipe.

Our quick & easy co*cktail recipe features premium gin, ginger ale, ice and fresh lime.

We love serving Gin and Ginger Ale drinks in the summer at our cottage in Muskoka or on a patio in Toronto.

On a hot day it’s a truly refreshing drink!

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Classic Gin and Ginger Ale

Ginger Aleis acarbonatedsoft drinkflavoured withginger. It is consumed on its own or used as amixer, often with spirit-based drinks.

There are two main types of ginger ale. The golden style is credited to the Irish doctor Thomas Joseph Cantrell. The dry style (also called the pale style), a paler drink with a much milder ginger flavour, was created by Canadian John McLaughlin.

Ginger ale is clear beverage, whileginger beeris often cloudy due to the residues of brewing, and has a stronger ginger taste.

Our favourite ginger ale brands include Canada Dry and Fever Tree.

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Best Selling Gin

Gin has certainly enjoyed a boom in popularity at co*cktail bars in recent years. You’ll find fantastic premium gins distilled fromScotlandtoMuskoka. Here are some of theworld’s best selling ginsand some of our local small batch favourites:

Gordon’s Gin: The world’s top selling gin brand is owned by Diageo. The brand’s pink iteration has undoubtedly helped to fuel its success. Gordon’s has also unveiled a line of new innovative products includingtwo “ultra-low-alcohol” pre-mixed gin and tonicsparkling beverages andGordon’s Gin-infused popsicles.
Bombay Sapphire Gin: Bacardi-owned Bombay Sapphire is one of the worlds best-selling gins. Bombay Sapphire kicked offa new limited edition range with the launch of a gin inspired by summerin the English countryside.
Tanqueray: Diageo-owned Tanqueray launched a new marketing campaigndeveloped to shift consumers’ attention from “gimmicks” to flavour and unveileda range of bottled ready-to-drink gin and tonics, made with its London Dry Gin and Flor de Sevilla Distilled Gin.
Beefeater Gin: Pernod Ricard’s flagship gin brand is Beefeater. The brandlaunched strawberry-flavoured Beefeater Pink in 2018and further expanded its portfolio with the debut of a new blood orange-flavoured gin.
Seagram’s: Pernod Ricard-owned Seagram’s is a top seller having recently purchasedItalianbrand Malfy Gin.
Hendrick’s Gin: Opened the door to its £13 million Gin Palace in 2018, allowing the brand to double its capacity to two million cases annually. The Scottish brand has also added to its portfoliowith the launch of the limited edition summer solstice-inspiredMidsummer Solstice gin.
Edinburgh Gin:This craft distillery inEdinburghproduces a parade of flavoured gin bottles including rhubarb & ginger gin, raspberry gin, bramble & honey gin, black currant & anise, strawberry & pink peppercorn and pomegranate & rose.
Dillon’s Distillery: ThisBeamsvilleproducer makes small batch gins including rose gin, cherry gin and strawberry gin.
Muskoka Brewery: This Ontario craftbreweryproduces a London Dry and spicy pink peppercorn gin.

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Travel to Taste the World’s Best Gins

There’s no better way to familiarize yourself with the best Gin Ginger Ale co*cktail recipe then by planning a vacation to visit the world’s best gin distilleries.

The world’s most famous gins can be found in theUnited Kingdomas well as neighbouringIreland. The booming gin trend has produced a high demand for premium gins produced by distilleries inCanadaandAmerica.

We’ve visited a handful of gin distilleries in Britain as well as a chic gin co*cktail bar at theShangri-La Hotel in Taipei. The gin craze has officially travelled from England toNorth America,Asiaand beyond!

In Scotland we visited Edinburgh Gin for a tour and tasting before enjoying a road trip to theIsle of Islay, which is best known for its famousIslay whisky distilleries. One of thebest things to do on the Isle of Islayis pay a visit to Bruichladdich Distillery, which produces its signature whisky as well as Botanist Gin.

InBrightonwe visited a tiny micro-distillery called Brighton Gin, one of thebest things to do in Brightonfor G&T fans. We also stayed at the luxuriousFour Seasons Hotel Hampshireto sip our way through the jaw-dropping home of renowned Bombay Sapphire.

Looking to plan the ultimate road trip ofCanadato discover the best gins?

Our favourite Canadian gins include Ungava inQuebec, Tawse and Dillon’s inNiagara,Muskoka BreweryinOntariocottage country, Kinsip House of Fine Spirits inPrince Edward County, North of 7 inOttawa, Dixon’s inGuelph, Eau Claire Distillery inAlberta, Blackfox inSaskatoon, Ironworks Gin inNova Scotiaand Long Table Distillery inBritish Columbia.

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Before hosting a swanky Gin and Ginger Ale party you’ll need to ensure you have the best bartender tools and co*cktail equipment.

co*cktail Kit: co*cktail kits are the perfect gift for newbie mixology fans as they include basic bartender tools like a jigger, shaker and spoon.
co*cktail Shaker: a bartender’s best friend. Purchase a premium co*cktail shaker to muddle or shake up your favourite pink gin co*cktails.
co*cktail Glassware: make sure your bar is stocked with a selection of unique glassware to show off your favourite co*cktail creations.
Hawthorne Strainer:this unique strainer features tightly wound coils and perforated holes. It keeps ice and other large ingredients like lime wedges in your co*cktail shaker rather than in the glass.
Bar Spoons: slender and long bar spoons are a must-have when stirring drinks.
Bottle Opener: easily open bottles of beer or cider with the flick of your wrist or purchase a corkscrew for fine wine.
Pouring Spout: once you’ve opened a new bottle of gin insert these affordable pourers to make co*cktail assembly a breeze.
Cutting Board: purchase a petite cutting board for your bar to slice garnishes or citrus wedges like lime, orange, lemon or grapefruit.
Ice Bucket: chill bottles of gin quickly in an ice bucket or keep by the bar when muddling gin mixers into cool creations.
Ice Crusher: fans of the Mint Julep love an ice crusher.
Ice Cube Kit:we suggest purchasing a selection of ice cube trays. Silicone styles are our favourite as they’re easy to clean and are available in various shapes and sizes.
Jigger: use a jigger to accurately measure spirits, juices, syrups and shrubs.
Juicer: invest in an electronic juicer or buy an affordable hand-held to easily juice fresh citrus like lemons and limes.
Muddler: fans of the Mojito love a sturdy muddler to mix mint and lime. Muddler’s are handy for any co*cktail featuring ingredients that need a pounding like fresh herbs or citrus wedges.
Citrus Peeler&Zester: adorn your craft co*cktails with a thick citrus peel or finer ribbons of lime or lemon zest.
Rimmer: Bloody Mary and Caesar lovers should outfit their bar with a handy rimmer for salting and sugaring glassware.

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Gin and Ginger Ale Ingredients

Our Gin and Ginger Ale co*cktail is easy to make in under 1 minute!

Gin: we suggest using Bombay Sapphire, The Botanist or Aviation Gin.

Ginger Ale: our favourite brands are Canada Dry and Fever Tree or if you like DIY projects in the kitchen make homemade ginger ale.
Garnish: before serving add a lemon or lime wheel, slice or wedge to the edge of the glass.

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Gin and Ginger Ale co*cktail Tips

This co*cktail recipe is easy to make at home, ready to serve in under 1 minute!

We love serving this Gin and Ginger Ale recipe in the summer at the cottage or camping. It’s also an easy drink to prepare at potlucks, house parties and barbecues.

Our Gin and Ginger Ale recipe serves one person. If you’re hosting a large gathering feel free to multiply the ingredients by the number of guests and muddle the drink in a punch bowl or jug.