Scottie1113 wrote:
FUZZY is right, It is NOT the same thing.
apparently ginger ale IS something unique to America, the 2 americans here seem to be the only ones that know what they're talking about.
I'll tell you what, go to the USA, walk into absolutely any establishment that serves/sells drinks, and ask for a ginger ale. you will get ginger ale soda, not an alcoholic beverage, EVERY SINGLE TIME.
You know, if you decide to buy that bottle of Wild Turkey or Knob Creek that was mentioned before, do yourself a favor and bring some ginger ale for them as well. People have been drinking whiskey and ginger ale in the USA since the 1920's, still a staple cocktail in bars and happens to be one of my favorites:
esquire.com/drinks/rye-and-ginger-ale-drink-recipe