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Born in Athens, Georgia


The idea for Ginger's Bunkhouse spicy ginger ale originated from a small neighborhood bar in Athens, Georgia—the Manhattan Cafe. The bar's signature cocktail, Spicy Ginger Ale and Bourbon, has brought many a smile to locals and visitors for many years. At one point in the past, the ginger ale that we used ran into production issues, so, we decided to create out own Ginger ale to continue the much appreciated cocktail.

In our home kitchen, we gathered a variety of different types of ginger, sugar, and other flavors, and began formulating our own homegrown soda. Our ginger ale developed into a flavor that we decided should be our own unique in-house ginger ale. Hence, the birth of Ginger's Bunkhouse Spicy ginger ale. We think it is the perfect ginger ale to mix with your favorite cocktail of choice, or enjoy its unique heat with some ice to sooth what ails you!!

Cheers!

—The Bunkhouse

Drink Recipes Over Ice


Bunkhouse and Bourbon

Bourbon of choice (The Bourbon we use at the Manhattan Cafe is Maker's Mark), Ginger's Bunkhouse Spicy Ginger Ale, lemon garnish

Bobby's Orange Blossom Special

Stoli orange, St-Germain, Ginger's Bunkhouse Spicy Ginger Ale, orange garnish

Spiced Pear

Pear vodka, Sour (if you don't have this—a squeeze of lemon, lime, and sugar!), and Ginger's Bunkhouse Spicy Ginger Ale

Where to Buy


Atlanta, GA

Grant Park Market

My Parents' Basement

Augusta, GA

Beverage Outlet

Bogart, GA

Striplings General Store

Madison, GA

Farmview Market

Saint Simons Island, GA

Saint Simon's Bottle

Athens, GA

5 points Bottle Shop

Bell's Grocery Store

Daily Groceries Co-Op

Half Shepherd Market & Cheese Shop

J's Bottle Shop

Manhattan Cafe

Opa Robby's Market

Perry's Liquor


Now also carried by Savannah Distributors out of Savannah/Atlanta

In the Press


Buy This: Three Southern Sodas You Need to Try

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | March 16, 2020

Getting to the Root of My Love of Ginger

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | August 07, 2019

Three Athens Businesses Compete in Flavor of Georgia

Flagpole Magazine | March 14, 2018

Photo Gallery From The Bunkhouse