Ginger cocktails are amazing drinks that complement any occasion. Ginger, as an ingredient, brings that perfect blend of spice and heat to any drink but it also has amazing health benefits, which makes it the perfect addition.

Here are some ginger-infused drinks to try out this weekend. If you are using ginger root you will need to peel, wash and boil them to get a nice concentrate. Do the same for the powder to make mixing easier. Sieve the ginger mixture separately before mixing it with the rest of the ingredients.

NB: Measure at your own discretion 

Refreshingly Ginger

What you’ll need: Mint Leaves, dry gin, lemon juice, ginger powder

Mix: Pour the mint leaves in a glass, pour in the remaining ingredients and stir.

Tip: You can add syrup or honey to add some sweetness to the drink.

Spicy Ginger

What you’ll need: Green pepper/Jalapenos, Lime juice, ginger, pineapple, cayenne pepper and orange liquor

Mix: Blend the ginger, pineapple, lime juice, and green peppers, pour the mixture into a glass, add the liquor and garnish with the cayenne pepper.

Tip: Add syrup if needed

Carbonated Dawa

What you’ll need: Rum, Lemon juice, honey, ginger powder, mint leaves

Mix: Put the mint leaves into a shaker, pour all the other ingredients and shake. Pour into a glass and add ice cubes and a touch of sprite/tangawizi.

Ginger Coke

What you’ll need: Rum, Coke, Lime juice, ginger, honey

Mix: Blend the ginger and honey, pour the pulp into a shaker then add lime juice and rum. Shake then pour into glass and top with the coke.

Ginger lemon drop

What you’ll need: Vodka, Lemon juice, sugar, lemon slice, ginger powder

Mix: Pour all the ingredients into a shaker and shake.