Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale x 8 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 50 cl

Ginger from three countries, drawn out as oil and stirred into carbonated spring water. That is the whole recipe, and yet it sits a long way from the sweet soda most people grew up on. Eight half-litre bottles, waiting for the evening whisky.

The expert's description

Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale x 8 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 50 cl is a Ginger Ale made from carbonated spring water and oils from three different varieties of ginger, supplied here as eight bottles of 50 cl.

Fever-Tree was started in 2004 by Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow, who wanted mixers that could stand beside serious spirits without apologising. The ginger comes from three places. Cochin in India supplies the warm, spicy core. Green ginger from the Ivory Coast brings a freshness close to lemongrass. Nigerian ginger provides the aromatic intensity.

There is no quinine here. That is the decisive difference between a Ginger Ale and a Tonic Water, and it shows up on the first sip. Where tonic runs dry and bitter, Ginger Ale is warm, spiced and lightly sweetened. So it points a different way behind the bar: Ginger Ale belongs with Whisky, bourbon and dark rum, while tonic belongs with gin.

The 50 cl format is built for several glasses at a time. One bottle covers three highballs of normal size, and with eight bottles in the case nobody has to ration. The sweetness is measured enough for the spirit to keep talking, and the finish stays clean rather than sticky.

Tasting notes

Nose

Freshly grated ginger straight away, dry and sharp, with lemongrass and dried lemon peel sitting behind it.

Palate

The sweetness lies underneath the ginger, which burns lightly and dryly across the tongue. Citrus cuts through the middle and keeps the whole thing from turning heavy.

Finish

Short and clean. The warmth lingers at the back of the throat for a moment, then the mouth is ready for the next sip.

Specifications

Name: Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale x 8 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 50 cl
Producer: Fever-Tree
Region/Country: United Kingdom
Type: Ginger Ale
Size: 50 CL
Bottles per pack: 8
Ingredients: Carbonated spring water, sugar, citric acid, natural ginger flavouring with other natural flavourings, plain caramel colour
Serving suggestion: Ice cold in a tall glass packed with ice, dark rum or Whisky and a strip of lemon peel

Flavour profile

Ginger · Spiced · Citrus · Gently sweet · Dry finish

Did you know?

Charles Rolls and Tim Warrillow built the whole of Fever-Tree on one plain observation: up to three quarters of a highball is mixer. Pour an ordinary soda into a good bottle of spirit and the ordinary part is what you taste most of.

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Frequently asked questions about Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale x 8 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 50 cl

What is the difference between Ginger Ale and Tonic Water?

Quinine. Tonic Water takes its dry bitterness from quinine, and there is none of it in a Ginger Ale. Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale is built on ginger oil and citrus instead, so it tastes warm and lightly sweetened rather than bitter. The two mixers cannot swap places in a drink.

Which spirits work best with Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale?

Whisky, bourbon and dark rum. The heat of the ginger slides under the same spiced and sweet notes that cask-aged spirits already carry, and the citrus keeps the drink lively. A rye turns peppery alongside it, a dark rum turns more molasses-heavy.

How many drinks do eight bottles make?

Around 24. Counting 15 cl of mixer in an ordinary highball glass, one bottle covers three drinks, so the case covers roughly two dozen. That is enough for a gathering, or for a home bar that should not need restocking every week.

Can Ginger Ale be used with gin?

Yes, and the drink is called a Gin Buck. Gin, fresh lime juice and Ginger Ale over ice give something drier and sharper than the same gin with tonic. It works best with a spiced or classic London Dry Gin rather than a floral one. See our full range of Gin.

Can it be drunk without alcohol?

Yes, and the flavour is strong enough to carry a glass on its own. Fill the glass with ice, pour the Ginger Ale over and squeeze a quarter of a lime into it. The bite of the ginger makes it an adult drink rather than a soft one.

How do you build the best Whisky Highball?

Chill everything first. Fill a tall glass to the top with ice, pour the whisky over it, then let the Ginger Ale run quietly down a bar spoon or the side of the glass so the bubbles stay in the drink. Stir once only, and twist a strip of lemon peel over the rim at the end.