I like ginger beer... it is quite sharp in flavor.
Anyone like spruce beer?
Anyone like spruce beer?
Any Ginger Ale fans?
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I like both ginger beer and ginger ale, on their own or in a mixed drink.
Out here, particularly in Singapore and Hong Kong clubs frequented by expats they make a drink called a "gunner", equal parts ginger beer and ginger ale with a dash of Angostura bitters. Very refreshing. In HK, the Foreign Correspondents' Club does the best one, here in Singers the Cricket Club's version is best, in a pint mug.
Out here, particularly in Singapore and Hong Kong clubs frequented by expats they make a drink called a "gunner", equal parts ginger beer and ginger ale with a dash of Angostura bitters. Very refreshing. In HK, the Foreign Correspondents' Club does the best one, here in Singers the Cricket Club's version is best, in a pint mug.
Vernor's was the stuff 'to die for' back when I was a young pup in the 70's and still is the 'one for me'! As a original Michigander, Vernor's was the stuff all other ginger ale's tried to copy. Great alone or for mixing, but a word of warning...if you drank it too fast...it would tickle / sting (because of high C02 & ginger intensity), one’s nose!
"It's what we drink around here". Vernors Slogan
PS Do you remember your Mom giving hot Vernor's during the Winter...great for colds & chills (no hot tea in our house)...simply bliss because I still use this remedy.
PS Do you remember your Mom giving hot Vernor's during the Winter...great for colds & chills (no hot tea in our house)...simply bliss because I still use this remedy.
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First time I saw Vernor's was when my wife was feeling bad and I took her to Kaiser.
She was a little out of it and was clutching a bottle of Vernor's like it was the Hope Diamond.
The nurses kept asking what it was (likely thinking it was beer).
I don't know where she got it... likely the 99c store, Big Lots, or one of the other deep-discount/overstock type stores.
She was a little out of it and was clutching a bottle of Vernor's like it was the Hope Diamond.
The nurses kept asking what it was (likely thinking it was beer).
I don't know where she got it... likely the 99c store, Big Lots, or one of the other deep-discount/overstock type stores.
Goslings rum and ginger beer. A dark and stormy.
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The ginger syrup turned out fairly well so today I cooked up some of Alton Brown's celery syrup. Man, that is some good stuff. Especially mixed with seltzer water and Hendrick's. Light and refreshing. The mixed celery soda is tasty on it own too. Perfect for a hot Texas summer afternoon.
Here is the link:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/celery-soda-recipe.html#!
Here is the link:
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/celery-soda-recipe.html#!
Damn that's good! Now I'm going to be a ginger syrup addict.
Ale 8 One and Bourbon. Can't miss.
Yes! One of my favorites is a good Jamaican Rum and good Ginger ale or Ginger Beer! A good ginger ale has still got some decent bite to it from the ginger.
gonna have to try that next time I'm in KY.
I can't believe there is a thread on Ginger Ale, and Blenheim hasn't been mentioned! If you haven't had it, you will likely have to make a trip to SC. The "hot" version will literally light you on fire. They bottle a mild version as well for the faint of heart. Great by itself, or put a splash into your bourbon.
grew up in MI, raised on Vernors. Makes a very good sub for coke in a rum & coke. I like it spicy with tattoo or krakken. depending on mood, i'll throw in a dash of bitters or a TB of maraschino cherry juice.
Doesn't go well with coconut or other flavored rums, though. ymmv, but probably not.
Doesn't go well with coconut or other flavored rums, though. ymmv, but probably not.
reeds ginger beer, the extra ginger especially, is one of my favorite beverages. It also has real ginger and is always in the car on roadtrips as I get carsick without it.
Vendors or Canada dry are good too... in a pinch.
I do like to make my own fermented version. Very little alc, just for carbonation.
Vendors or Canada dry are good too... in a pinch.
I do like to make my own fermented version. Very little alc, just for carbonation.
I love ginger ale.....whether it's on it's own or mixed with crown royal, it's hard to beat.
Another Vernor's fan! Nothing comes close. My dad used to baste our thanksgiving turkey with it.
We've been drinking Reeds, but the home made ginger syrup is going to supplant it. Taste is as good, probably better, and the cost savings is tremendous.
