ginger ale

Definition of ginger ale

: a sweetened carbonated nonalcoholic beverage flavored mainly with ginger extract

Examples of ginger ale in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For a zesty ale that will wash down those vibrant flavors, try Texas Ale Project’s Fire Ant Funeral Amber Ale or spicy Bruce Cost ginger ale. — Dallas News, "Skip the reservation — have a seafood date night at home," 3 Feb. 2020 The ginger ales and sparkling waters were popular on the coral journey, plus huge batches of Weiler’s cold-brew coffee. — Steve Johnson, chicagotribune.com, "Life aboard the Shedd’s Coral Reef II: Come for the science but don’t miss a meal," 11 Dec. 2019 Toledo’s Buckeye Brewery churned out soft drinks such as ginger ale and root beer. — Neil Reid, WSJ, "America’s Bad Taste in Beer Is Prohibition’s Legacy," 16 Jan. 2020 In another drinks fridge, the family had ginger ale and fancy bottled water. — Washington Post, "— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian)," 9 Jan. 2020 Instead of alcohol, which is forbidden at Muslim weddings, guests ordered ginger ales and Diet Cokes from bartenders in crisp black suits. — New York Times, "Not Quite Dating, but Certain About Forever," 28 Dec. 2019 The care packages came streaming in to the television station: ginger ale, tissues and chicken noodle soup. — BostonGlobe.com, "The care packages came streaming in to the television station: ginger ale, tissues and chicken noodle soup.," 25 Nov. 2019 The Cheerwine Holiday Punch soft drink is known for its signature cherry notes mixed with a splash of pineapple juice and fizzy ginger ale. — Perri Ormont Blumberg, Southern Living, "Cheerwine Holiday Punch Is Back—for a Limited-Time Only," 18 Nov. 2019 Add the fresh apple cider or juice, brandy or bourbon, sparkling apple cider, ginger ale, vermouth and vanilla, then stir gently to combine. — M. Carrie Allan, The Denver Post, "How to concoct frighteningly good Halloween cocktails," 23 Oct. 2019

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“Ginger ale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ginger%20ale. Accessed 21 Feb. 2020.

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