9 Ginger Drinks to Make at Home

If a drink has ginger in it, chances are we're probably fans. Rich bourbon and ginger? Oh yeah. Spicy ginger and rum? Delicious. Tart citrus and warming ginger? Always love that combination. We like drinks with fresh ginger, with ginger syrup, and spiked with ginger liqueur. Today, we're sharing 9 recipes for ginger-spiced fall drinking inspiration.

Italian Buck

The Italian Buck is basically a Dark 'n Stormy for weirdos, a not-so-straightforward fizzy cocktail for those of us who like to drink a little off the beaten path. It's gingery-spicy, sweet-tart, and bracingly bitter. The base of the drink—the amaro element—comes from a mix of orangey Montenegro and vegetal Cynar. 

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Southern Baptist

Lots of lime makes this rye drink refreshing, while fresh ginger syrup accentuates the whiskey's spice. Ever since we tasted this drink from Sother Teague of Amor y Amargo in NYC, it's been a favorite.

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The Domo Arigato

This mezcal-based cocktail features fresh ginger juice, lime, and an interesting ingredient to bring out the earthiness in the mezcal: A few drops of sesame oil. That may sound like an odd ingredient for a cocktail, but this fantastic drink, created by Ran Duan of the Baldwin Bar at Sichuan Garden in Woburn, Massachusetts, is delicately spicy, tart, and just subtly savory.

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Mango Shandy With Chile, Ginger, and Lime

This is a complex shandy: It's refreshing, crisp, and sweet with a little heat and spice from ginger and jalapeño. You'll want to make more than one batch to share with friends in summer.

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No. 8

We love the King's Ginger, which is a pungent and potent ginger liqueur. After you've scored a bottle, we recommend this recipe, which calls for mixing the gingery liqueur with fresh lime and grapefruit, plus mezcal and orange bitters.

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Dark and Stormy Julep Cocktail

This twist on a traditional julep incorporates the flavors of a Dark and Stormy cocktail. Fresh muddled ginger gives this a spicy kick, and maple syrup and rum combine to give this cocktail a little sweetness. You might want this in your hand come Derby time.

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Bermuda Black

This is no wimpy Dark 'n Stormy. Instead, this cocktail recipe from the Wayland in NYC uses racy ginger juice and two kinds of rum, then adds bubbles with chocolatey dark beer instead of soda.

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Homemade Ginger Beer

You can brew your own ginger soda using fresh ginger and lime, carbonated using a little Champagne yeast. The process takes about 2 days, but we promise it's worth it.

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DIY Ginger Liqueur

The beauty of making your own liqueurs is that you can customize them to your own taste. You can play with different spice combinations (try a little cardamom or even lemongrass) and even sub out some of the brandy for a little whiskey.

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