Ginger beer has a rich heritage that began in England in the 1700s, according to The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors. It made its first appearance in the United States in the 1800s and quickly became the sweetheart of soda fountains everywhere. Although the original ginger beer had a high alcoholic content, today's product is a non-fermented, carbonated soft drink used mainly as mixers in cocktails.
Moscow Mule
Step 1
Pack a copper cup or chilled beer mug with ice.
Step 2
Squeeze the juice of half a lime into a glass. Rub the inside of the lime around the rim of the glass to release some pulp.
Step 3
Add 2 oz. of vodka and 8 oz. of ginger beer to the cup. Mix well.
Brown Pelican
Step 1
Combine 5 oz. of apple cider with 2.5 oz. of ginger beer in a cocktail shaker. Shake gently to mix.
Step 2
Fill a tall glass with ice cubes.
Step 3
Pour the ginger beer mixture over the ice.
Dark and Stormy
Step 1
Fill a tall glass with ice.
Step 2
Pour 2 oz. of rum, 3 oz. of ginger beer and 1/2 oz. of lime juice over ice.
Step 3
Mix with a spoon.
Tips and Warnings
- The Heublein Company introduced the Moscow Mule in the 1950s and served it in a special copper cup similar to a coffee mug. Scour your local antique stores for similar copper mugs to serve up these drinks at your next retro 1950s party.
- Commercially produced ginger beer is usually non-alcoholic, but homemade ginger beer may contain alcohol. Do not serve to children if you are unsure of the alcohol level. Always select a designated driver when consuming alcoholic products.
Things You'll Need
- Ice
- Copper cup or chilled beer mug
- Lime
- Vodka
- Ginger beer
- Spoon
- Apple cider
- Cocktail shaker
- Dark rum
- Lime juice
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