Jameson & Ginger Ale ~ a smooth and bubbly grown-up drink made with Jameson Irish Whiskey, bottled ginger ale and plenty of fresh squeezed lime juice.
Just popping in for a quick post today! I don’t often share these kind of recipes, mostly because we don’t drink often (enough!) But when I do, Jameson is my liquor of choice. It’s a crazy smooth, balanced whiskey without any funny, lingering aftertaste.
On our last two adventures in Ireland, we toured the Jameson Distillery in Dublin. At the end of the tour, the Jameson staff share a wee nip of the spirits with the group. All the grownups can either sample Jameson straight up, on ice, or with ginger ale and lime as I have served it here. This is a refreshing, bright and delicious way to enjoy whiskey and perhaps a great way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!
Add ice to your highball glass (taller than the old-fashioned glass), then a shot of Jameson Irish Whiskey.
Add ginger ale leaving a little space at the top. Lightly stir to combine. You don’t have to be a mixologist to make this delicious drink!
Squeeze two, or three slices of lime into the glass. Don’t skimp on the lime – it really makes this drink. Then top with another splash of ginger ale and serve immediately!
PIN for later!

- 1 ounce Jameson Irish Whiskey
- Bottled ginger ale
- 1/2 lime, sliced or cut into wedges
- ice for serving
Fill a highball glass with ice. Add a "shot" of Jameson. Add ginger ale leaving a little room at the top of the glass. Gently stir the drink then squeeze in the lime juice, toss in the lime wedges, then top off with a splash of ginger ale. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Use approximately 1 part Jameson to 3 parts ginger ale.
Recipe adapted from Jameson Irish Whiskey distillery tour
Jameson is also great straight from the bottle, or served over ice. Always a favorite in our family!
Here are a few more spirited recipes you might enjoy:
- The Brainstorm Cocktail ~ from Kitchen Riffs
- Irish Coffee ~ from Happily Unprocessed
- Jameson Old Fashioned ~ from Cake ‘n Knife
- Tilted Kilt’s Irish Margarita Cocktail ~ from Daily Dish Magazine
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a wonderful week 🙂
Tricia
whisky and ginger is my ‘go-to’ drink in the pub in the winter months… yours looks divine and those photo’s are stunning!!!
Thank you! I love a good pub and a good drink. Enjoy 🙂
We just recently discovered Jameson’s and I’m Irish! Where has it been all my life? So smooth and delicious. Lovely shots, Tricia!
Thank you Robyn – glad you found it. We don’t drink often (enough) but when we do, this is what I want!
I don’t normally drink hard liquor but we always keep a bottle of Jameson on hand for one particular friend who loves it. I may have to do a little experiment and try this in honor of St. Patrick’s Day 🙂 Beautiful shots, Tricia!
You are a sweet friend to keep Jameson around Susan. We don’t drink much but I do enjoy a good shot of Jameson once or twice a year for good measure. Or when traveling in Ireland! Enjoy 🙂
Refreshing drink indeed! We don’t drink whiskey either, but our friends do. Lovely photos! Cheers!
Thank you Anna – hope you get the chance to serve this to your whiskey drinking friends – haha!
Now this is a cocktail even I can make!! Lovely…not only are you an amazing cook, baker, and mixologist (clearly) but you are a wizard behind the camera! You really capture the beauty of everything and make us hungry/thirsty. : )
You made my day Monica! Thank you so much for the kind words. I hope you’ll try this drink – so easy and absolutely delicious!
I love how simple this cocktail is, and it looks so refreshing, I think it would be a great summertime drink. I’m usually a wine drinker, but I’ll make an exception for this, thanks Tricia!
Thanks Sue! This is a great anytime drink but you’re right – it’s a great summertime cocktail!
What great photos , I don’t think I ever had Irish whiskey but I am willing to try it. Prost!
Thank you Gerlinde – hope you’ll try this Irish Whiskey – it’s so smooth and our favorite! Have a great day and thanks again.
Love Irish whiskey! Good drink — sound delish. And good photos — I think backlighting is probably the best way to go when photographing drinks. Thanks for the link love! 🙂
Thank you John!
Well cheers to this! Looks lovely and refreshing. Love jameson, too 🙂
Cheers to you too Jennifer! Thank you 🙂
Gorgeous clicks, Tricia. Bet cocktail lovers would love this dearly…
Thank you Angie – it is a refreshing drink and every one and a while, we like to enjoy something special.