Ginger Ale

Now I am sure that just about every person you know has had Ginger Ale. Something your mom gave you when you were sick, not something that someone would be afraid to try... right? Well until yesterday I had never had Ginger Ale, and to be honest was a little scared to try it.

I had always thought it would taste gross (I had raw ginger on a cruise to ease my motion sickness and almost puked; nasty!). Then I got sick a few days ago and my roommate told me to get some Ginger Ale; that it would make me feel better; so going with my resolution to try new things, I did. 

A wonderful photo of a sad, sick me. :(

About the Drink: Although many believe ginger to be a root it is actually an underground stem (rhizome) from the tropical herb plant Zingiber officinale that is primarily grown in Jamaica. Ginger was first made into a drink in Ireland in 1851 and was used in local drug stores to make sodas by mixing it with fruit juices. As far as why mom always gave you ginger ale when you were feeling sick there is more to it than an old wives tale. Other than the bubbles feeling good on your throat it relieves menstrual cramps, decreases headache discomforts, helps to regulate blood sugar, is an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant, which aid to strengthen the immune system. 

Food Review: I give Ginger Ale a 5 out of 5 rating. 

As stated before I was a little unsure about this bubbly drink. Ginger by itself is not the tastiest of things and I thought the drink would taste just like it. However as I cringed and put the glass to my mouth I was pleasantly surprised. It tasted just like Sprite! 

Being sick I decided to drink the Ginger Ale like I do Sprite when I am sick: with Orange Juice! Sounds weird but trust me it is so good! Tastes like a non-alcholic mimosa! YUM!

Well I have to thank my roommate for getting me to try my new go to sick drink, Ginger Ale! Also let me know if there are any other drinks you like to mix ginger ale with or any other recipes!