Cocktail mixers come in all forms. Boozy vermouths are a staple for classics like the martini and the Manhattan. But when it comes to crafting a spicy, subtly sweet, and lightly effervescent drink, nothing beats ginger beer. While you can enjoy the beverage on its own, a ginger beer cocktail is a tasty alternative.

You’re probably already familiar with the Moscow Mule’s zingy flavors and ice-cold copper mug. The cocktail is one of the most noteworthy when it comes to ginger beer—partly for its refreshing taste and partly because of its adaptability. While the mule can be made with any kind of liquor, there are lots of other ginger beer cocktails to enjoy.

Some, such as the Whiskey Highball and Dark n’ Stormy, are just as classic as the Moscow Mule. Others offer more of a creative profile, using interesting ingredients. Regardless of which drink you choose, you can guarantee it will have a spicy and gingery kick. Ahead, we’ve gathered five ginger beer cocktails perfect for sipping year-round.

Classic Moscow Mule

Ingredients

• 4 ounces ginger beer
• 2 ounces vodka
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Add vodka and lime juice to a copper mug with ice.
2. Add ginger beer to mug and gently stir.
3. Garnish with lime wedge and enjoy.

Dark n’ Stormy

Ingredients

• 2 ounces dark rum
• 1/2 ounce lime juice
• Ginger beer
• Lime wheel for garnish

Instructions

1. Add rum and lime juice to a glass with ice.
2. Fill glass with ginger beer and gently stir.
3. Garnish with lime wheel and enjoy.

Whiskey Highball

• 2 ounces whiskey
• 4 ounces ginger beer
• Lemon wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Add whiskey to a highball glass with ice.
2. Fill glass with ginger beer and gently stir.
3. Squeeze lemon into drink and enjoy.

El Diablo

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces reposado tequila
• 1/2 ounce crème de cassis
• 1/2 ounce lime juice
• 4 ounces ginger beer
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Add tequila, creme de cassis and lime juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.
2. Strain into a glass over fresh ice.
3. Fill glass with ginger beer.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge and enjoy.

Tequila Mule

Ingredients

• 4 ounces ginger beer
• 2 ounces tequila
• 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
• Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

1. Add tequila and lime juice to a copper mug with ice.
2. Add ginger beer to mug and gently stir.
3. Garnish with lime wedge and enjoy.