The Ultimate Tequila and Gingerale

Tequila and ginger ale is an easy to make, refreshing cocktail that is perfect for summer or spring sipping. It has a sweet, fizzy ginger flavor that is sure to please everyone.

What is a Tequila and Gingerale?

Tequila and ginger ale is a simple two ingredient highball cocktail that is highlighted by a strong, sweet and fizzy Ginger flavor. It is similar to a Mexican mule which uses ginger beer instead of ginger ale.

Ginger ale is a carbonated soda. It has a sweet, but not overly sweet flavor. It’s flavor profile is highlighted by a ginger taste with a subtle citrus undertone.

Tequila is a liquor that is made from the blue agave plant. It tends to have a strong bite to it. If you want less of a bite you might want to go for a gold tequila or a higher priced silver tequila.

Tequila comes in several variations including gold and silver or blanco. The main difference here is that gold tequila is aged in bottles and tends to have a bit of a smoother sweeter taste.

You can use any type of tequila in this cocktail we enjoy silver tequila or reposado tequila. But again, any tequila variation works well.

There are lots of other Cocktails with gingerale such as rum and gingerale or whiskey and gingerale

When to Serve

This drink is so easy to whip up it fits for most any occasion. Here are a few of the best times to serve this drink:

• Summer afternoon
• Poolside gathering
• Day at the beach
• Spring or summer barbecue
• Afternoon get together with friends

How to make this drink:

This cocktail is so easy to make. You can have it stirred up and under 2 minutes.

Equipment:

• highball glass
• jigger
• bar spoon

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Tequila
• 4 oz Gingerale
• Lime Wedge or cherries (garnish)
• Ice

Instructions:

Step one

Start off by gathering together your lime or cherries, tequila, Ginger ale, jigger, bar spoon and highball glass.

Step two

You’ll want to go ahead and fill your highball glass almost to the very top with ice.

Step three

If you want to add an optional lime wedge as a garnish, go ahead and slice your lime up. Then take one slice and use your knife to cut a notch in the lime. You can either put the notch in the middle of the pulp or on the edge between the pulp and the peel.

Then, use that notch to secure your lime wedge on the rim of your glass.

If you want cherries as the garnish, stick three on a cocktail pick and slide it into the side of your glass.

Step four

Add some Tequila to your Glass by measuring out 2 oz with your jigger and pouring it in.

Step Five

Add some ginger ale to your Glass by measuring out 4 oz with your jigger and pouring it in the glass as well.

Note: if you want, instead of using your jigger to measure, you can simply top the glass off with ginger ale. The more ginger ale you add the lighter the tequila flavor will be.

Step Six

Lastly, you want to make sure everything is stirred together well. Use your bar spoon and give your drink a stir. Make sure not to stir too vigorously so the ginger ale does not fizz up.

Sit back with your drink and take a sip!