Vodka Ginger Ale
Easy
Fresh & Spicy
1 Minute
Highball Glass
Ingredients
The Vodka Ginger Ale is a classic vodka highball drink.
A no-fuss, two-ingredient drink, a Vodka Ginger Ale is quick and easy to make, making it the perfect choice when you’ve got a crowd to please. It tastes fantastic and requires zero effort. That’s a win-win with a ginger zing!
How To Make A VODKA GINGER ALE COCKTAIL
Bar tools you’ll need
Jigger
Knife
Bar Spoon
How to Mix
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Fill a Highball Glass with ice cubes.
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Use a Jigger to measure and pour Absolut Vodka into the Glass.
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Measure and pour Ginger Ale.
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Use a Paring Knife to cut a Lime in half and prepare two Lime Wheels.
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Submerge one Lime Wheel in the Glass.
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Stir your cocktail with a Bar Spoon.
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Place the other Lime Wheel on top of the Ice Cubes.
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What is a Vodka Ginger Ale?
A Vodka Ginger Ale is a delicious cocktail made with just vodka and – you guessed it – ginger ale. You might even say the Vodka Ginger Ale is a simplified version of a Moscow Mule cocktail.
What Does a Vodka Ginger Ale Taste Like?
Smooth vodka contrasted by sweet, spicy ginger ale. That’s the taste of a Vodka Ginger Ale. Oh, and the lime wheel garnish adds a zesty touch that works so well with the ginger. It’s a perfect two-ingredient cocktail.
The History of the Vodka Ginger Ale
It’s likely the Vodka Ginger Ale originated as a simplified version of the beloved Moscow Mule, which also combines Vodka with a Ginger-flavored mixer.Where the Moscow Mule uses Vodka, Ginger Beer and Fresh Lime Juice, the Vodka Ginger Ale opts for Vodka and Ginger Ale and skips the need for citrus pressing, making it an easier variation.
Tips for Making the Perfect Vodka Ginger Ale
- Serve ice-cold
To take this drink to another level, chill your Highball Glass and ensure your Ginger Ale and Vodka are perfectly cold. Chilling your Highball Glass will ensure the Ice in your drink doesn’t melt too quickly.
Additionally, there’s something really special about sipping a really cold Vodka Ginger Ale, served in a chilled glass. Aaaaah!
Oh, and remember, the better the quality of your ingredients, the better your drink will taste.
Variations of a Vodka Ginger Ale
- Moscow Mule
Not so much a variation but a legendary cocktail in its own right, the Moscow Mule is an iconic blend of Vodka, Ginger Beer, and Lime and served in its very own Copper Mule Mug. If you enjoy a Vodka Ginger Ale, then chances are you’ll love a Moscow Mule. Here’s how to make a Moscow Mule.
Serving and Garnish Ideas for a Vodka Ginger Ale
We recommend serving this drink in a Highball Glass filled with Ice Cubes. Garnish with a Lime Wheel or two, and you’ve got yourself a perfect Vodka Ginger Ale.
VODKA GINGER ALE FAQ
First and foremost, Ginger Ale is almost always non-alcoholic whereas Ginger Beer can be alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Ginger Ale is similar to a Ginger-flavored Soda and is sweeter, non-alcoholic, and made using artificial carbonation. Ginger Beer is more intense, spicier and carbonated via fermentation.
