Hennessy and Ginger Ale Cocktail Recipe

Hennessy and Ginger Ale is a surprisingly delicious 2 ingredient cocktail. It’s a fun low alcohol way to enjoy a good Hennessy that’s bubbly and refreshing–perfect for fall!

Learn how to mix a simple Hennessy Ginger cocktail, and find out my favorite extras to make it even better.

It’s easy to mix, budget-friendly, and a perfect flavor combo. If you want to casually enjoy Cognac, then whip up my Hennessy and Ginger Ale!

What’s a Hennessy and Ginger Ale?

The Hennessey and Ginger Ale is a semi-sweet, bubbly highball cocktail with a subtle ginger finish. It’s also known as a Hennessy Ginger. This refreshing drink typically consists of 1.5 oz Hennessy V.S. (Very Special) cognac mixed with 5 oz ginger ale. It’s served over ice and often garnished with a lime wedge or fresh ginger slices .

The ginger ale I use

If I want to up the ante, I choose a ‘fancy’ bold ginger ale. Anyway you do it though it’s hard to go wrong!

Q Ginger Ale: This is my top choice! I opt for the small cans so I only use a little at a time.
Fever Tree Ginger Ale: Fever Tree is made with real ginger.
More Ginger Ale Brands: Canada Dry, Schweppes, Seagram’s, Reed’s…

Recipe variations

I choose a spicy ginger beer when I want to add a nice ginger kick to my drink.
A lemon-lime soda like Sprite is also a perfect match for Hennessy.

Related: Hennessy and Lemonade

Hennessy and Ginger Ale Recipe

Hennessy cognac, ginger ale, and lime perfectly complement each other in this refreshing drink that’s super simple to make.

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When to serve a Hennessy and Ginger Ale

Hennessey and ginger ale takes 2 minutes to make, and it’s the perfect refreshing drink for a laid back afternoon or cocktail hour. Try it as a:

Before dinner drink (aperitif)
Fall drink
Afternoon drink
Dinner party drink

Hennessy and Ginger Ale FAQs

How strong is a Hennessy and Ginger Ale?

As with any highball mixed drink, this is a relatively light drink. The final strength will depend on how much ginger ale you pour, though it’s less than 10% ABV. That’s about the same as drinking a glass of wine.

What’s the difference between Hennessy, Cognac, and Brandy?

It’s kinda confusing, but this should clear things up. Hennessy is a brand of Cognac, which is a type of brandy made in France. Brandy is a distilled grape wine.

Be sure to give me a review if you try out my Hennessy and Ginger Ale recipe. And let me know how it came out in the comments below!