Gin and Ginger Ale Cocktail Recipe

Here’s how I make the very best Gin and Ginger Ale: a two ingredient cocktail known as the Buck! Follow my ratio to make the best drink.

Looking for a quick cocktail with Gin? Try Gin and Ginger Ale! My recipe is easy and delicious! The juniper and botanical notes of Gin are a perfect fit with Ginger Ale. I’ve added a few tips to take this cocktail to the next level!

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Why I love this recipe!

If you’ve spent any amount of time with me, you’ll know I love easy, 2-ingredient drinks. (Cheap date!) I find it very hard to turn down a Gin and Ginger Ale.

• Subtly Spicy Flavor! Ginger ale definitely makes my list of favorite fall drink flavors!
• Easy To Make! Simply combine the ingredients, pour, and enjoy in just 1 minute!
• Large Batch! Depending on the size of my pitcher, I can easily scale it to yield more servings!

Ingredient notes

This Gin and Ginger Ale recipe comes together as easily as it goes down! Making a second or even third batch is a breeze! To make this cocktail, you’ll need:

• Gin – My favorite brand is Tanqueray! But Beefeater and Blue Sapphire work well too.
• Ginger Ale – Bubbly and slightly spicy. I use diet Canada dry or Schweppes. Any ginger ale will do in my opinion.
• Ice – Keeps Gin and Ginger Ale cocktails perfectly chilled!
• Lemon – Slice up fresh lemon wedges to garnish the glass!

The Gin and Ginger Ale ratio

The main thing to know about making Gin and Ginger Ale: the standard ratio is 1 part alcohol to 4 parts mixer. If you prefer a stronger drink, be my guest! Increase to 2:3 Gin to Ginger Ale, or even more if you like.

I love it because it tastes super refreshing on the rocks.

What is a Gin and Ginger Ale?

The Gin and Ginger Ale is an easy mixed drink. It can be garnished with a lemonade wedge. I serve it as a highball in tall glass, but you can also use a rocks glass.

This simple 3-ingredient Gin drink has long been one of my faves for entertaining.

Gin and Ginger Ale tips

Here’s how to take this drink to the next level!

• The 1:4 pour creates a Gin and Ginger Ale. I serve it over plenty of ice!
• I recommend putting your gin in the freezer for ultimate chill—I find that this helps the ice melt slower.
• I always make sure everything is ice cold (even the glass)
• Don’t skimp on the lemon wedge!

How I make a Gin and Ginger Ale for a party

This recipe as written is for 1 drink, but let’s face it, this drink is perfect to share! Here’s how I alter it for a party:

• Figure out how many people are coming to your party and adjust the servings — For example if you’re having 10 people at your party, you’ll need to 10x this recipe.
• Fill up a pitcher — to the pitcher, add gin, ginger ale, and ice. Stir and chill.
• Pour into ice-filled glasses — divide the pitcher contents equally among the glasses.
• Garnish — I add plenty of lemon slices to my batch

Equipment needed

• Highball Glass: A highball is a tall, skinny glass. 
• Bar Spoon: The long handle on bar spoons makes it really easy to stir and not make a mess.
• OXO Angled Jiggers: My go-to measuring tools for cocktails.
• Ice Cube Tray: You’ll need plenty of ice on hand to fill up your highball glass.

When to serve Gin and Ginger Ale

• Holiday cocktail
• Summer cocktail
• Summer barbecue
• Fall cocktail
• Brunch
• Cocktail party
• After dinner drink

If you are a fan of both gin and Ginger ale, I highly recommend giving it a try.

Ways I customize my Gin and Ginger Ale

Here are fun ways I gussy this cocktail. For example, feel free to…

• Add heat. I muddle in a slice of jalapeño to kick things up a spicy notch.
• Add warming spices. I love stirring in a cinnamon stick to add some warming spice to this drink (especially in the fall).
• Make it fruity. Feel free to add a splash of apple or cranberry juice.
• Make it boozier. Add in a splash of Grand Marnier or rum.

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Gin and Ginger Ale is served cold

The key to a good Gin and Ginger Ale is to serve it really cold. There are a few things I do to accomplish that, but it starts with storing your Gin in the freezer. Gin won’t freeze, and will be perfectly chilled for your drink.

Other ways I make my cocktail very cold:

• I mix the cold ingredients with ice cubes. This will dilute the drink slightly as the ice melts in the glass, but will keep it cool.
• I serve my Gin and Ginger Ale cocktail in a chilled glass. More on this ahead.

Chilling your glass quickly

I fill my glass with ice and cold water for a minute–while I gather ingredients and mix the cocktail–will chill my glass fast! I toss out the ice and water before mixing.

Gin and Ginger Ale recipe

Here’s how I make Gin and Ginger Ale. Follow this ratio to make the best drink.

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Gin and Ginger Ale

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 1 minute

Additional Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 1 minute

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Ingredients

• 1 oz gin
• 4 oz ginger ale

Instructions

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Pour gin and Sprite over the ice.
3. Gently stir to combine.
4. Garnish or squeeze in lime wedge.
5. Serve immediately.

Notes

• Muddle two lime or lemon wedges in the glass first--to step it up! 
• Chill the glass and make sure everything is ice cold.
• Don't skimp on the lime wedges.

Nutrition Information:

Serving Size: 5 oz.
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 169Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 8mgCarbohydrates: 9gNet Carbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gSugar Alcohols: 0gProtein: 0g

I hope you give my Gin and Ginger Ale a try, I’m sure you’ll love it! Hope to see you around my 72 Southern Pie Recipes post too this holiday!

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Gin and Ginger Ale FAQs

What is a gin buck?

A Gin Buck combines gin, ginger ale, and lemon juice with ice in a tall glass.

Is gin good with ginger ale?

This drink combines the botanical flavors of gin with the sweetness and spice of ginger ale, making it a popular choice for easy-to-make cocktails that are perfect for parties.

What alcohol goes well with ginger ale?

Ginger ale pairs well with vodka and gin. Whiskey and rum also complement ginger ale, offering a sweet and spicy flavor profile.

Cheers!