Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale x 24 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl

Twenty-four small bottles in one case. This is the kind of supply you buy when the house whisky is rarely drunk neat, and when guests have a habit of arriving unannounced. Tucked into a cool corner it lasts a good while.

The expert's description

Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale x 24 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl is a Ginger Ale made from carbonated spring water and oils from three varieties of ginger, supplied as a case of twenty-four bottles of 20 cl.

The case solves a practical problem. Twenty-four single bottles mean twenty-four servings at full carbonation, rather than one large bottle going flatter with every glass. For a party the bottles can sit in a tub of ice and guests pour their own without anyone measuring.

The flavour rests on three gingers, each sourced from a different place. Indian Cochin ginger brings the warmth and the spice, the green ginger from the Ivory Coast brings the freshness, and the Nigerian ginger lays the aromatic weight underneath. Together with the citrus notes the result is a mixer with bite, where the sweetness stays in the background.

There is no quinine in a Ginger Ale. That sets it apart from Tonic Water, which takes its dry bitterness from exactly that, and it is the reason Ginger Ale belongs with Whisky, bourbon and dark rum rather than with gin.

Tasting notes

Nose

Dry ginger with a flick of lemon peel and a faint sweet note, like candied ginger that has just been left to dry.

Palate

Ginger arrives first as warmth and then as a small sting. The sweetness stays low, the acidity is tight, and the carbonation keeps everything pointed rather than soft.

Finish

Clean and dry, with warmth ebbing away slowly. No syrupy film left behind in the mouth.

Specifications

Name: Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale x 24 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl
Producer: Fever-Tree
Region/Country: United Kingdom
Type: Ginger Ale
Size: 20 CL
Bottles per pack: 24
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 with ice, dark rum and a quarter of lime

Flavour profile

Ginger · Spiced · Citrus · Gently sweet · Dry finish

Did you know?

The golden colour does not come from the ginger. Ginger oil is close to clear, and the shade in the glass comes from plain caramel colour, which sits on the ingredient list. That is why a Ginger Ale looks darker than a Tonic Water even though it is thinner in texture.

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Frequently asked questions about Fever-Tree Premium Ginger Ale x 24 pcs - Perfect for Gin and Tonic 20 cl

Why buy twenty-four small bottles instead of a few large ones?

Because every drink then starts at full carbonation. A large bottle loses fizz with each glass poured, while a small one is used up at once. With guests, nobody has to guess how much is left either.

How should a whole case be stored?

Cool, dark and upright. Light and heat work against the volatile ginger oils, and the bottles should stand up so the cap is not sitting in the liquid. Put as many in the fridge as you expect to use, because cold matters to the flavour as much as the ice in the glass does.

How long does Ginger Ale keep?

Until the date printed on the bottle. The bite of the ginger and the carbonation are the first things to fade, and a bottle left standing warm for a long time tastes flatter than a fresh one. Unopened and kept cool it holds up through the case.

What is a Horse's Neck?

One of the oldest drinks built on Ginger Ale. Peel a whole lemon in one long spiral, hang it over the rim of a tall glass, fill with ice, pour in bourbon or cognac and top with Ginger Ale. A couple of dashes of bitters sharpen it up.

Can Ginger Ale be used in a gin drink?

Yes, and the classic is called a Foghorn. Gin, fresh lime juice and Ginger Ale over ice make a spiced drink where the ginger meets the juniper instead of the quinine. It suits a dry gin better than a floral one. See our full range of Gin.

What garnish suits a Whisky and Ginger Ale?

A strip of lemon peel, twisted over the glass so the oils land on the surface. For more bite, drop a thin slice of fresh ginger into the ice. Mint works too, but it pulls the drink towards something cooler and more summery.