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Gin and Ginger Ale

Delicious spicy and subtly sweet, gin and ginger ale - otherwise known as a gin buck - is a simple but punchy serve.
Gin & Ginger Ale

Ingredients

How many serves?

2 units of alcohol per serve

1

Equipment

  • 1 x Highball glass
  • 1 x Jigger

Method

  • Step 1

    Using a jigger, measure 50ml London Dry Gin and pour into a tall glass filled with ice.

  • Step 2
    Top up with 125ml ginger ale or more to your taste.
  • Step 3
    Cut a wedge of lime for a garnish. Squeeze and drop into glass and serve.
  • Grab a bite

    Get some grub in before or while you’re drinking – it slows alcohol absorption.

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Which gin goes best with ginger ale?

It's all about personal preferences, but we'd recommend using a London Dry Gin. However, you can swap this for another premium gin like Tanqueray No. TEN.

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  • ginger ale
  • lime
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  • highball
  • easy cocktails