Ginger ale facts for kids
Ginger ale is a popular soft drink that gets its special taste from the root of the ginger plant. It has a flavor that is both sweet and a little bit spicy. Even though it has "ale" in its name, which can mean a type of beer, ginger ale is not an alcoholic drink. This means people of all ages can enjoy it! One very famous brand that makes ginger ale is Canada Dry. You might often see ginger ale sold in green cans.
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What Is Ginger Ale Made Of?
Ginger ale is usually made with a few main things. These include carbonated water, which gives it bubbles, and a sweetener like sugar or high-fructose corn syrup. The most important part is the ginger flavor. This flavor often comes from a secret mix of natural ingredients.
Companies usually keep their exact recipes a secret. But common ingredients that add to the taste are lemon, lime, and cane sugar. Sometimes, you might also find pineapple or honey in ginger ale. If ginger ale is made using a natural process called fermentation, it might also contain a tiny bit of yeast.
In the United States, most ginger ale brands use high fructose corn syrup to make their drinks sweet.
Ginger Ale's Spicy Cousin: Ginger Beer
You might have also heard of ginger beer. This is another non-alcoholic soft drink that is flavored with ginger root. The main difference is that ginger beer is much spicier than ginger ale. It has a stronger ginger taste. Ginger beer is very popular in some countries, especially in the Caribbean, like Trinidad.
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A 1916 advertisement for Canada Dry ginger ale.
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Yeast, which can be used in making some ginger ales.
See also
In Spanish: Ginger ale para niños
