Ginger ale: the unsung hero of the sky.
Everyone has their drink of choice while flying.
Some people swear by the salty and spicyBloody Mary.
A can of ginger ale served on an airplane.Alessandra Amodio/Travel + Leisure
Sure, ginger ale may not seem like a very exciting drink on the ground.
Ginger ale was once one of the most popular soft drinks and mixers in North America.
In the 1920s, ginger ale became a staple inUnited States speakeasies.
Today, ginger ale brands don’t break thetop 10 popular sodasin the U.S. And science can tell us why that is.
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What happens to our taste buds in the sky?
It’s been proven time and again that ourtaste buds act a little differentlywhen we fly.
There are benefits to drinking ginger ale at 30,000 feet.
Grosskopf toldT + Lthat ginger can also be especially good for travelers because of itsmedicinal benefits.
“Ginger helps ease stomach upset with nervous flyers,” said Grosskopf.
You’ll never feel more refreshed.
