While most sodas are cloyingly sweet, ginger ale (depending on the brand) has a sour, citrus-y note that makes it refreshing and irresistible. The ginger ales that are made with a significant amount of real ginger have a peppery flavor that reflects the authentic taste of ginger.

Is ginger ale like Sprite?

Many mass-market ginger ales (Canada Dry, for example) have a very mild ginger citrus flavor. Sprite or other lemon/lime soda with a tiny splash of cola mimics the light straw color of ginger ale, while retaining the sweetness, carbonation, and mild flavor that the drinker might not recognize as being wrong.

Is ginger ale Coke and Sprite?

If you’re curious about the mixture and want to try making it yourself, the blog recommends a 70 percent Sprite and 30 percent Diet Coke blend for the most authentic ginger ale flavor.