Bourbon and Ginger Punch recipe
A classic combination of Bourbon and Ginger Ale is a good, super simple cocktail for a party.
By Kris Barton · Updated - 2 mins total
- 3 ingredients
- Punch bowl
Especially if you mix it in a large punch bowl and allows guests to help themselves and get (very) merry!
What Ingredients do you need to make a Bourbon and Ginger Punch?
Bourbon
Bourbon is a type of Whiskey. It was created in America and is a barrel-aged distilled liquor that’s made primarily from corn.
The name Bourbon originates from the French Bourbon Dynasty, but how this type of American whiskey got that name is up for debate.
Major contenders include:
- Bourbon Street in New Orleans
- Bourbon County in Kentucky
…with the latter the reason why Bourbon is so closely connected to Kentucky.
Interestingly, by law, Bourbon sold in the US must be produced in the US, be made from at least 51% corn, and stored in a container of charred oak.
For Bourbon, we recommend:
Ginger Ale vs Ginger Beer
Ginger Beer and Ginger Ale are two very different beverages.
Well, they both have Ginger flavouring, but they each have a completely different taste.
The difference between them is that Ginger Beer is brewed and fermented, whilst Ginger Ale is actually flavoured carbonated water.
This makes Ginger Beer stronger and contains a slightly spicy finish and after taste.
For Ginger Beer, we recommend:
For Ginger Ale, we recommend:
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Recipe card
Bourbon and Ginger Punch
- Prep
- 1 min
- Making
- 1 min
- Total
- 2 mins
- Serves
- 1
- Glass
- Punch bowl
Ingredients
Makes 1 drink.
Method
- Add bourbon and ginger ale to a large punch bowl.
- Mix well.
- Garnish with orange slices (3 oranges).
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Bourbon and Ginger Punch FAQs
How do you serve a Bourbon and Ginger Punch?
In a large punch bowl, so your guests can help themselves (and get very merry). Mix 1 part bourbon to 2.5 parts ginger ale, and garnish with orange slices.
What Ingredients do you need to make a Bourbon and Ginger Punch?
To make a Bourbon and Ginger Punch, you need 1 part bourbon and 2.5 parts ginger ale, plus orange slices to garnish. There’s more about bourbon and ginger ale and ginger beer above.
What alcohol is in a Bourbon and Ginger Punch?
The only alcohol in a Bourbon and Ginger Punch is bourbon: 1 part.
Is a Bourbon and Ginger Punch shaken or stirred?
Neither. A Bourbon and Ginger Punch is built straight in a punch bowl: pour the ingredients and serve. No shaker needed.
What glass is a Bourbon and Ginger Punch served in?
Serve a Bourbon and Ginger Punch in a punch bowl.
How do you garnish a Bourbon and Ginger Punch?
Garnish a Bourbon and Ginger Punch with orange slices (3 oranges).
