If I am going to indulge in a soda, I usually choose some form of ginger ale. So you know I was excited when I found this recipe for making my own ginger brew. This recipe makes a tasty, mild and quite refreshing drink, perfect for sipping in the afternoon shade. Plus, ginger is a great antidote for motion sickness and promotes digestion as well.
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Cognac, like Champagne, is a type of alcohol whose production is limited to a specific region of France. It's a type of French brandy that is produced in Cognac and the surrounding regions. Although cognac is used to make an assortment of specialty cocktails in America, it has only recently been accepted as a mixing ingredient in French bars. In the past, the French preferred the liquor alone, but now, with the help of popular Cognac brands like Hennessy, it's making its way onto the scene. In this cocktail it's mixed with ginger ale, bitters, and an orange peel for a refreshing taste treat. Take a look at the recipe, just read more
I work all week, I take care of the kids so when the Friday night rolls around, I secure a babysitter (it's a competitive field out there). Then, I call some friends and we head to out to eat. Usually we choose some spicy, ethnic joint.
Sometimes after eating different cuisines or rich food, my stomach might rebel from overly adventurous tastes.
Chinese food for some reason always leaves me with an upset stomach. Don't even get me started on Ethiopian food - the spices can be a curse. Not that these things keep from eating my favorite ethnic dishes.
When I get home from dinner, I head straight for the fridge and grab my favorite belly ache remedy - a bottle of Reed's Ginger Brew. I always keep a 4-pack on hand for various tummy emergencies. It's a new kind of night cap, if you will.
My favorite is Reed's Original - the taste is crisp, light, and refreshing - and it's made with 17 grams of fresh ginger root. YUM!!!!
Need a little more ginger power? There's also Reed's Extra Ginger Brew made with a whopping 25 grams of fresh ginger - definitely necessary on certain nights (Mexican?).
I sit on the couch, slowly sipping my bubbly Ginger Brew, and I tell you, it settles my stomach like a charm. Then I can move on from babying my belly and start planning the rest of my weekend.
My earlier post about Shirley Temples got me thinking about my favorite ginger ale, Blenheim's. A few years ago, I came across Blenheim's Hot Ginger Ale and WOW! it completely knocked my socks off (in fact, that used to be one of their slogans). Originally formulated in 1903 by Dr. C.R. May and A.J. Matheson as a stomach treatment, Blenheim's is now available in four flavors.
I've never actually had anything but the Hot, but it is truly great. It's a high-quality beverage with an intense ginger burn that will make your head sweat and your mouth tingle. It does however, have a glorious sweet finish that makes you want to drink more. If you like your ginger ale spicy then hunt down a bottle, because it's well worth it. If you can't find it near you (it's tough to find), you can buy Blenheim's online for $1.49 a bottle.
If you've tried it before, let us know what you thought in the comments below.
When I was growing up my parents enjoyed going out to restaurants and having a nice glass of wine or a refreshing cocktail. Naturally, I always insisted on having one too. I remember thinking how grownup I felt when the waitress would bring me my own drink. There are even stories of me getting so "drunk" I would insist on stopping. Now, before you start yelling and saying "What kind of parents did you have!?" let me clarify. I had an overactive imagination and was only drinking Shirley Temples. No alcohol involved, but all the fun. To make a good ol' classic Shirley Temple of your own, read more
