When To Use Ginger Ale Vs Ginger Beer For A Cocktail - Chowhound

MrSTAR01/Shutterstock They're both carbonated, usually non-alcoholic, have some sugar, and a distinctive ginger flavor. So, you can probably use ginger beer and ginger ale interchangeably, especially for cocktails, right? Not so fast. There are subtle differences in flavor, sweetness, and level of carbonation that make ginger beer better for some cocktails and ginger ale better for others. First, it's important…