ginger beer drinks

There is probably nothing more refreshing in the summer than Ginger Beer cocktails.



My brand of Ginger Beer – Reeds.
Photo from http://cilantropist.blogspot.com/



Here are some of my fav ginger beer cocktails.

Moscow Mule.

Moscow Mule Recipe from Oprah.com

Originally served in a copper cup in the mid - 1940’s to make it stand out in a crowd. Still sometimes served in a copper mug, but since they often cost more than the drink – many bars make you lay down some collateral. Oprah brough this back a few years ago, here is her Moscow Mule Recipe

 

• 1 ounce vodka
• 1 tsp. sugar syrup
• Fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup ginger beer
• 1 sprig fresh mint
• 1 slice of lime

Directions: In a copper mug, pour vodka over ice. Add sugar syrup and lime juice. Top with ginger beer and stir. Garnish with mint sprig and lime slice.

Dark & Stormy. 

Photo & recipe from dreamydish.com

Love sipping on a beach. Rarely have rum in the house, but I could drink these all the time and be a happy lady. Here is a recipe from DreamyDish.com

• 4 oz. dark rum (or double it if you are feeling bold)
• 2 bottles of your favorite ginger beer
• 2 Limes

Directions: In two tall glasses, fill with ice, divide rum amongst glasses, fill with ginger beer, and squeeze half a lime into each glass. Stir, add a lime wedge if desired, and enjoy!

Bourbon Orange Cocktail.

Photo from My Life as a Mrs.

Found this recipe on Pinterest, and my frugality won out and I made a knock off version.

• 4 oz. bourbon
• 1 bottle of Reed's ginger beer
• 4 oz. Orange Juice

Directions: In two tall glasses, fill with ice, divide bourbon amongst glasses, fill each glass with half a bottleginger beer, and top with orange juice. Stir and enjoy!