Fever Tree Pina Gingr Beer

Pina Gingr Beer is a ginger beer mixer from Fever-Tree, and the name points to a pineapple twist on the usual ginger-forward style. Ginger beers in this category typically bring a warm, peppery bite and a brewed-ginger spice rather than the sweeter, milder profile of ginger ale. With pineapple in the mix, expect a rounder, fruitier front end that softens some of the heat. The specific recipe, sweetness level and carbonation are best checked on the bottle label. Its natural home is the tall highball. A Moscow Mule is the obvious starting point: vodka, fresh lime juice and this ginger beer over ice, where the pineapple note should suit the lime. Dark rum works especially well, as in a Dark 'n' Stormy-style build. Aged or spiced rum and pineapple share a tropical affinity, and the ginger's spice gives the drink some bite. Gin and bourbon are reasonable alternatives for a buck-style drink, where a spirit, citrus and ginger beer are simply topped up and left unshaken. It also works alone over ice with a squeeze of lime for a non-alcoholic long drink. For serving, chill the bottle well before opening and pour over plenty of fresh, solid ice in a highball or copper mug. A typical ratio is one part spirit to three parts ginger beer, adjusted to taste. Pour gently down the side of the glass and avoid stirring more than once, so the bubbles last. Garnish with a lime wedge and, if you like, a fresh pineapple leaf or a thin slice of fresh ginger to echo the flavours in the glass. Because ginger beers are lively and spicy, they pair well with grilled meats, barbecue, fried chicken and Thai or Caribbean dishes.