9. As per the USDA National Nutrient Database
there are traces of iron, calcium, and sodium in ginger ale. Ginger ale has anti-inflammatory properties good for the mother and the fetus. These properties may also prevent miscarriage. However, exercise caution while consuming it as it cannot be used as an alternative medicine to treat or cure a condition or illness.
10. How To Make Ginger Ale At Home?
In case you want to sip on some ginger ale but do not want to have a commercial one, here is how you can make it at home:
You Will Need:
A cup of sugar, approximately 225 gm
Ginger root in freshly grated form, approximately 30 gm
Lime juice or grapefruit juice (if you do not like lemon)
Some fresh granular active baker’s yeast, approximately 1.6 gm
Some regular cold water
How To:
Use a funnel to pour a cup of sugar in a bottle. Leave it aside.
Now take 1/4th teaspoon of the fresh granular active baker’s yeast and add it to the bottle through the same funnel. Shake the bottle properly so that the sugar granules and the yeast mix up completely.
n a measuring bowl, add the ginger root and the lemon or grapefruit juice. Mix the two and add it to the bottle.
Pour a little cold water into the bottle. Close its lid and shake well. It will activate the yeast and kickstart carbonation.
As the fizz settles down, open the cap and fill the bottle with cool water till it’s 3/4th Close the lid again and shake well.
Place this bottle in a warm place for about 48 hours to help the yeast ferment. After this time, refrigerate it overnight and remember to open the lid slowly when you want to sip.