10 Ginger Beer Brands To Help You Make The Best Moscow Mules
The classic cocktail needs these mixers.
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Ginger beer dates back to the 1700s, when it was made as a fermented alcoholic beverage using ginger, sugar, and water. Now versions of the drink are more often not alcoholic but are great mixers for drinks made with vodka, rum, whiskey, bourbon, and more. The beverage is made with the spice of ginger and hints of citrus and can be enjoyed alone on ice or as a mixer. Here are some of the best options for any way you choose to drink it.
Want drink-making advice? Try this classic Moscow Mule recipe.
Q's ginger beer is made to be a mixer, so it pairs well with vodka, rum, whiskey, or whatever other liquor you're looking to turn into a simple mixed drink. With agave and real ginger, it helps make every drink smooth.
Goslings is a family brand started in 1806 by James Gosling and seven generations later, they're still going strong. So, it's safe to say they've perfected their formula.
Fever-Tree uses no artificial sweeteners and all natural flavors and suggests using it as 3/4 of your drink when mixing a cocktail.
Reed's uses a Jamaican combination of real ginger, pineapple, lemon juice, lime juice, honey, and spices.
Barritts has been making their ginger beer since 1874 and has a particularly spicy finish that can be added to a drink or enjoyed alone on ice.
This diet ginger beer is made by a family-owned company and is brewed for over three days in Australia.
Goya makes a drink low in sodium and free of fat and cholesterol. It's also caffeine-free so it won't keep you up if you enjoy a glass before bed.
Reviewers describe Old Jamaica beer as being more "earthy" than other brands, so if you're on the lookout for that, these cans are for you.
Ale 8 One is made with a secret family recipe passed down through four generations. It's lightly carbonated, so you can taste every aroma and ingredient.
Zevia's zero-calorie ginger beer is great for those following specific diets like keto since its sweetened with only stevia.
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