Bourbon and Ginger Ale

5 from 1 vote
Jump to Recipe

This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

This bourbon and ginger ale cocktail is super simple and a fun twist to your usual straight-up bourbon. If you’re feeling spicy you can add in ginger beer instead of ginger ale. Don’t forget to add in the bourbon barrel-aged bitters for an extra dash of flavor!

Bourbon and Ginger Ale in a glass with ice.
Want to save this recipe?
Enter your email below and we’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox!

It wasn’t until a while ago that I realized bourbon rocked my boozy world.

I have always been somewhat of a gin and often turned my nose at the thought of drinking anything brown.

I blame this on the fact that the only bourbon I ever had was the cheap stuff my dad would put in a hot toddy when I was sick.

A hot toddy is almost better than NyQuil.

It’s a natural way of getting your body back into shape. 

Bourbon getting poured into a glass.

So, fast forward to a couple of years ago and I went on a tour of Tuthilltown Spirits.

They were nice enough to give me a bottle of baby bourbon and I have been milking it ever since.

Once I realize how delicious something can be I do the exact opposite of most people.

Instead of having it whenever I want I hoard it.

I only use it for special occasions or for when I absolutely must have bourbon.

Bourbon and Ginger Ale ingredients.

Although this drink is simple the flavors are elevated by the use of Fee Brothers whiskey barrel aged bitters.

These things are amazing. I know I said this yesterday, but seriously folks.

Bitters are amazing and need to become a part of your everyday bar setup.

Depending on your love of ginger flavor you can make this drink with ginger ale or ginger beer.

I especially love it when mixed with a nice spicy ginger beer.

Bourbon and Ginger Ale in a glass.

Love this bourbon and ginger ale cocktail?

Why not try a few of my other delicious cocktails?

5 from 1 vote

Bourbon and Ginger Ale

By: Brandy O’Neill – Nutmeg Nanny
Servings: 1 drink
Prep: 5 minutes
This bourbon and ginger ale cocktail is super simple and a fun twist to your usual straight-up bourbon. If you’re feeling spicy you can add in ginger beer instead of ginger ale. Don’t forget to add in the bourbon barrel-aged bitters for an extra dash of flavor!
Want to save this recipe?
Enter your email below and we’ll send the recipe straight to your inbox!

Ingredients 

  • 2 ounces bourbon
  • 4 ounces ginger ale or ginger beer
  • 3 dashes Fee Brothers whiskey barrel aged bitters

Instructions 

  • Fill a short cocktail glass with crushed ice.
  • Add bourbon and top with ginger ale or ginger beer.
  • Dash in bitters and give a gentle stir.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 438kcalCarbohydrates: 61gSodium: 35mgSugar: 61g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Drinks
Tried this recipe?Mention @NutmegNanny or tag #nutmegnanny!

Explore More

About Brandy

I am a food lover and recipe developer bringing you delicious recipes that taste great and are easy to make! My food is inspired by travels around the world and my love of flavorful food. A list of things that make me happy: cats, Coke Zero, houseplants, and travel.

5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




19 Comments

  1. 1. I do the exact same thing with stuff I love. For example, the 45 year old balsamic vinegar I lugged back from Italy last September…it’s still untouched in the cabinet.
    2. I think we need our next lunch get together at your place where you make Winnie and I all the drinks from this Boozy Summer thing. We’ll bring the food, just get us drunk.

  2. I need to jump on the bitters bandwagon. I know they do amazing things – i just haven’t invested any yet! That, clearly, needs to change!!

  3. Oh I do love me some bourbon, specially to sip on slowly since I’m such a lightweight drinker! Love the pairing with ginger beer!

  4. Mmmm this sounds delicious, I could go for this right now…even though it’s only 11AM 😛

  5. Even though I ADORE bourbon, I don’t have any at home. This must be remedied immediately so that I can make this drink!

  6. Bourbon and ginger ale is one of my favorite drinks, though I don’t add bitters… Just Maker’s Mark and Canada Dry! My brother, my cousins and I generally go through a lot of these when we get together, it’s a family favorite. 🙂