ginger ale

noun

: a sweetened carbonated nonalcoholic beverage flavored mainly with ginger extract

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The dead simple mixed drink — vodka, ginger ale and a splash of grape juice — has been the same since the bar opened in 1990. Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 The original recipe for the Shirley Temple features ginger ale, grenadine, and cherries – but even that has changed over time. Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025 For an occasional upset stomach, try ginger tea, ginger tea with lemon, or ginger ale made with real ginger. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025 For Suzanne’s moment to celebrate her mom, Kendra recommends Jesse Szewczyk’s Cranberry-Maple Mule, subbing ginger beer for ginger ale. Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ginger ale 

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ginger ale was in 1818

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“Ginger ale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginger%20ale. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.

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ginger ale

noun
: a soft drink flavored with ginger

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