My Grandma always had ginger ale in the house, which is why I always have it in my house, too!  She said it settled upset stomachs and I think it tastes great.  Whatever reason, ginger ale fills a little corner of my pantry all the time.  So, aside from drinking it, is there any other use for ginger ale?

Of course, one of the best uses for ginger ale is to make punch.  Everyone has at least one favorite party punch recipe, and mine just happens to include ginger ale.  It’s so simple I hate to even let people know how to make it, lest my culinary skills, or lack thereof, become exposed for what they are!  Nonetheless, here is the recipe:

1) Make ice cubes out of orange juice, enough to fill a punch bowl about halfway.
2) Chill punch bowl.
3) Wash fresh mint leaves.
4) Fill chilled punch bowl about halfway with orange ice cubes.
5) Pour in ginger ale over orange ice to top of punch bowl.
6) Float mint leaves on top and serve immediately.

See, it’s super simple, pretty, and delicious. Spike it if you like with a splash of vodka in your cup before you fill with punch, stir and sip.

If you have any other ideas for using ginger ale, I’d love to hear from you!