ginger beer

American  

noun

1. a soft drink similar to ginger ale but containing more ginger flavor.

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ginger beer British  

noun

1. a slightly alcoholic drink made by fermenting a mixture of syrup and root ginger

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Etymology

Origin of ginger beer

First recorded in 1800–10

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ginger beer

With its ginger beer and fancy colas, Fentimans taps into the growing "mindful drinking" trend.

From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026

A Moscow Mule is easy to turn into a mocktail, considering that much of the cocktail’s flavor comes from both the ginger beer and fresh lime juice.

From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2026

Doctors still haven't been able to work out which ingredient in the ginger beer triggered Elaine’s allergic reaction.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2024

“We know where each other is going, even if it’s a new place or phrasing,” Doe says backstage as he nurses a ginger beer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2024

Genie, she took me back to the bar and we had more ginger beer, but this time in those skinny champagne glasses.

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds