It's a common trick at some bars to make "ginger ale" using only cola, lemon-lime soda, and some sour mix, but another, more authentic way to whip up your own ginger ale is by combining soda water ...

To make ginger water, boil 1 or 2 pieces of ginger root in 4 cups of water. If desired, add lemon or honey to flavor before drinking. Limit your ginger consumption to no more than 4 grams (g) daily .

Both ginger ale and ginger beer pack bubbles and spice, but which ginger soda you choose can make a big difference. Here’s why each drink deserves a place in your home bar.

The ginger-flavored soft drink has long been rumored to be a cure for nausea, upset stomach, vomiting and other gastrointestinal illnesses, though it’s unclear why people believe the soda has ...