5 Easy Ginger Beer Cocktails You’ll Actually Want to Make at Home

Fresh, zesty, and endlessly refreshing — ginger beer is the secret ingredient behind some of the easiest and tastiest cocktails you can make at home. From iconic classics to tropical twists, these drinks are simple to mix, impressive to serve, and perfect for any occasion.

And here’s the best part: with the right ginger beer, you can instantly elevate the flavour of your cocktail. That’s why we love using Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Beer. Made with a blend of three natural gingers and no artificial sweeteners, it delivers a clean, spicy finish that enhances every ingredient you mix it with.

Ready to shake things up? Here are five easy ginger beer cocktails to try — and every one of them pairs beautifully with Fever-Tree.

1. Moscow Mule

The ultimate crowd-pleaser. Zesty lime and vodka meet bold ginger spice for a crisp, refreshing drink.

Vodka Recommendations:

• Smirnoff Vodka 700ml – clean and reliable
• Belvedere Vodka 700ml – smooth, premium Polish vodka

Ingredients:

• 60ml Smirnoff Vodka
• 15ml freshly squeezed lime juice
• 120ml Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
• Lime wedge and mint for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a glass with ice.
2. Add vodka and lime juice.
3. Top with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer and stir.
4. Garnish with lime and mint.

Smirnoff gives this classic its familiar kick, while Belvedere elevates it into a refined experience.

2. Dark ‘n Stormy

Dark rum and ginger beer come together in a dramatic, delicious drink with real depth.

Vodka Recommendations:

• Grey Goose Vodka 750ml – soft and elegant
• Skyy Vodka 750ml – clean and crisp

Ingredients:

• 60ml dark rum
• 120ml Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
• 15ml lime juice (optional)
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a tall glass with ice.
2. Pour in Fever-Tree Ginger Beer.
3. Gently float the rum on top.
4. Add lime juice if desired, and garnish.

Grey Goose delivers silky depth, while SKYY is ideal for a lighter, easy-drinking version.

3. Peach Mule

Sweet, juicy peach adds a fruity twist to the traditional mule, making it perfect for summer.

Vodka Recommendations:

• Beluga Vodka 700ml  – rich and creamy
• Absolut Blue Vodka 700ml – fruit-forward and smooth

Ingredients:

• 60ml vodka or peach vodka
• 30ml peach purée or nectar
• 10ml lime juice
• 90ml Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
• Peach slice and mint for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake vodka, peach purée, and lime juice with ice.
2. Strain into an ice-filled glass.
3. Top with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer and stir gently.
4. Garnish with a slice of peach and mint.

Absolut brings out peachy notes, while Beluga turns this into a luxe, velvety drink.

4. Spicy Pineapple Mule

Tropical and tangy with just a hint of heat — this one’s for the bold at heart.

Vodka Recommendations:

• Ketel One Vodka 750ml – silky and neutral
• Smirnoff Vodka Green Apple 700ml – adds fruity dimension

Ingredients:

• 60ml tequila or spiced rum
• 45ml pineapple juice
• 15ml lime juice
• 90ml Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
• Chili slice or pineapple wedge for garnish

Instructions:

1. Shake tequila, pineapple juice, and lime juice with ice.
2. Strain into a glass over ice.
3. Top with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer and stir.
4. Garnish with chili or pineapple.

Use Ketel One for a clean profile or try Green Apple Smirnoff for a punchy tropical twist.

5. Gin-Gin Mule

Herby and vibrant, this refreshing drink highlights gin’s botanicals while letting ginger shine.

Vodka Recommendations:

• Suntory Haku Vodka 700ml – rice-based and subtly sweet
• Prime World Class Vodka 750ml – clean and budget-friendly

Ingredients:

• 60ml gin
• 15ml lime juice
• 10ml simple syrup
• Fresh mint leaves
• 90ml Fever-Tree Ginger Beer
• Mint or cucumber for garnish

Instructions:

1. Muddle mint, lime juice, and simple syrup in a shaker.
2. Add gin and shake with ice.
3. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
4. Top with Fever-Tree Ginger Beer and garnish.

Haku brings soft complexity, while Prime makes this cocktail super accessible and easy to batch.

Where to Find Fever-Tree and Everything Else

Ready to give these cocktails a try? Whether you need a bottle of premium vodka or a few bottles of Fever-Tree Ginger Beer, you’ll find everything you need at your nearest Red & White store and on our hotline.