What can I use instead of Ginger Beer in a cocktail?

What can I use instead of Ginger Beer?

Ginger Beer appears in 8 recipes in the Bart library. Here is what to reach for when you do not have it.

The short answer

Use Ginger Ale, a sweetened ginger soda.

Substitute	What it is	ABV	Used in
Ginger Ale	A sweetened ginger soda.	—	2 recipes

Going the other way: Ginger Beer is itself a listed substitute for Ginger Ale.

This page lists every option. Bart checks them against the bottles in your bar and only suggests the ones you can actually reach for.

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Affected recipes

Añejo Highball

A light and spicy rum cocktail with a citrus twist.

Dark 'N' Stormy

A simple and refreshing cocktail made with dark rum and ginger beer.

El Diablo

A spicy and tangy cocktail made with tequila, crème de cassis, and ginger beer.

Horsefeather

A refreshing whiskey cocktail with ginger beer and citrus.

Jamaican Mule

A refreshing and sweet cocktail with dark rum, lime juice, and ginger beer.

Mexican Mule

A spicy and refreshing cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and ginger beer.

Moscow Mule

A refreshing and spicy cocktail with vodka, ginger beer, and lime.

Suffering Bastard

A refreshing and unique blend of bourbon, gin, lime juice, and ginger beer.