Natural Ginger Ale Recipe on Food52 (2024)

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What is homemade ginger ale made of? ›

You can make homemade ginger ale with just four ingredients—including fresh ginger root—and it's much easier than you may think. Our simple homemade ginger ale recipe combines carbonated water, ginger-infused simple syrup, and citrus (we like lime juice, but lemon juice is an easy swap if preferred).

Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP AND LESS THAN 2% OF: GINGER EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVE), CARAMEL COLOR.

1. Reed's Ginger Ale: Reed's is a brand that prides itself on using real ginger in its ginger ale. They offer various ginger ale products, including original and extra ginger versions, which contain ginger root and other natural ingredients.

Opting for a ginger ale made with natural ingredients and less added sugar like OLIPOP, or even making your own ginger ale at home using fresh ginger, can be a healthier alternative.

They're usually made with high-fructose corn syrup, citric acid, and caramel coloring. But when you're eating out at a restaurant, the ginger ale you order may not be from a ginger ale brand. It might just be a mixture of two other sodas — lemon-lime with a splash or two of cola.

North America. American brands include Canfield's, Hansen Natural, Vernors, Buffalo Rock, Boylan Bottling Company, Polar Beverages, Ale-8-One, Blenheim, Foxon Park, Fitz's, Sprecher, Market Basket/Chelmsford, Red Rock, Reed's Ginger Brew, Chek (River of Dreams), Shasta, and in Canada; Sussex Golden Ginger Ale.

₹ 570. A distinctive blend of the finest ginger from India and Africa, along with subtle citric flavours gives our ginger ale a fiery and authentic flavour. Our Ginger Ale is carefully packed and delivered to you. And are best enjoyed chilled by themselves or paired with your favourite indulgent!

“Most commercial-brand ginger ales have at least 10 teaspoons of sugar,” says Dr. Goldman. “If a person has bloating, gas or indigestion, the carbonation and sugar may make it worse. Even diet ginger ale can be harmful because our bodies may not digest artificial sugars as well.”

At least ¾ of the "ginger ale" should be Sprite, 7–Up, or another lemon-lime soda. You can even make it most of the drink, saving just a splash for the remaining ingredients. Fill the rest with cola. The main purpose of the cola is to add a golden color to the clear soda.

Why do doctors recommend ginger ale? ›

Ginger, a member of the plant family that includes turmeric and cardamom, has been proven to be effective at treating nausea and vomiting — two hallmarks of a classic upset stomach. In fact, ginger is even used to treat morning sickness, muscle pain and menstrual pain.

There are two primary forms of ginger ale; golden ginger ale and dry or pale, ginger ale. Golden ginger ale is darker, sweeter, and spicier, while dry ginger ale is lighter with a more subtle taste.

Canada Dry Adds a New Ginger Ale to Its Permanent Lineup

The new soda is a cherry-flavored ginger ale, and it's made with a splash of real fruit juice.

Ingredients: Both brands use high-quality ingredients, but Canada Dry highlights its natural flavors and real ginger extract, while Schweppes maintains its classic recipe with ginger root extract and high fructose corn syrup as a sweetener.

In the case of artificially flavored ginger ale, the beverage has no more health benefits than any other soda, which, of course, are zero. But in the case of ginger ale flavored by real ginger root, the beverage has marginally more health benefits than other soft drinks.

Canada Dry Ginger Ale Zero Sugar

Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER AND LESS THAN 2% OF: GINGER EXTRACT, natural flavors, CITRIC ACID, MALIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SODIUM BENZOATE (PRESERVATIVES), CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (PRESERVE FLAVOR), aspartame, acesulfame potassium, caramel color.

While we can't speak for all Ginger Beers, a true Ginger Beer is brewed (just like a beer) using real ginger. Bundaberg Ginger Beer is traditionally brewed over 3 days using real ginger, whereas ginger ale is often a version of carbonated water that's flavoured with ginger syrup.