Ginger ale is sweeter and much less spicy, so it pairs well with more robust and flavorful spirits, like bourbon. Additionally, the type of bourbon cocktail you're making matters when it comes to ...

Ginger ale is the It Girl of sodas, and you can’t convince me otherwise. It’s slightly spicy, super bubbly, ... Fill a mixer glass with ½ oz. bourbon and ½ oz. honey.

Gass says the difference in these beverages comes down to flavor profile…and vibes. “Ginger beer lends itself to those with a more refined palate, or those feeling adventurous,” he says.

“I like the Presbyterian cocktail [bourbon, ginger ale, club soda], and I also like making Ginger Highballs with some pink pickled ginger on the bottom of the glass to add some salinity and ...

Ginger and whiskey are a great match, but store-bought ginger ale is often too subtle to properly stand up to the caramel, spice, and vanilla notes of whiskey after being mixed. Consider the Spicy ...

Log Still Cocktail: The Saint Clair ($13), Monk’s Road Bourbon, ginger ale, aged balsamic vinegar, basil. The Kentucky Castle.

Lexington Bourbon Week returns, just in time to kick-start the holiday season. The second year of the event, presented by Smiley Pete, will be Nov. 7-16. The 10-day celebration of bourbon and ...

Ginger ale really lifts the vanilla notes commonly present in bourbon. If you find it a little too sweet, a slice of lemon to garnish can really round out the mix," says Johnny Park.

These ginger beverages are the indispensable spicy-sweet mixer for Mules, Bucks, and more. But what's the real difference between them? Ginger Beer vs. Ginger Ale: What’s the Difference?