Rye & Ginger
Canada's unofficial national cocktail — Canadian rye whisky and ginger ale over ice with a squeeze of lime, the default order at every Canadian bar from coast to coast. — Crafted by Blinner with Love
Ingredients
- 2 oz Canadian rye whisky
- 5 oz Ginger ale
- 0.5 oz Fresh lime juice
- lime wedge (garnish) garnish
Pairs With
Pair with Canadian appetizers like poutine, Montreal-style smoked meat, or spiced roasted nuts; the ginger ale's mild spice and lime's acidity cut through rich, savory flavors.
Instructions
Fill a highball glass with ice
Pour in Canadian whisky and lime juice
Top with ginger ale
Gently stir once to combine
Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
Often called simply "Rye and Ginger" in Canada — it's the default whisky drink coast to coast Canada Dry ginger ale is the classic pairing, but any quality ginger ale works The lime juice lifts the whole drink — it's the secret ingredient most people forget