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Ginger ale
Sweet and fizzy, with a mild to sharp ginger bite depending on the brand.
Lens analyzedGinger ale is a carbonated soft drink flavored with ginger, ranging from a pale, barely-there flavor in mass-market versions to a sharp, spicy bite in craft or "dry" styles. Most commercial versions get their flavor from ginger extract or syrup rather than fresh ginger root.
Where it comes from
Ginger ale developed in 19th-century Ireland and Canada as bottlers experimented with carbonated ginger drinks, and the golden style became a North American staple often reached for to settle an upset stomach. The drier Canadian style leans spicier and less sweet than that older golden version.
Buying it
Check the label for real ginger extract versus artificial ginger flavoring if you want more bite. Cans and bottles should feel firm with no bulging, a sign the seal is intact.
Storing it
Unopened cans or bottles keep in the pantry for the better part of a year; once opened, refrigerate and drink within a couple of days before it goes flat.
Keeps about 9 months in the pantry.
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