A flowering plant originally grown in Southeast Asia, ginger has become widespread in its popularity. The root of the plant is used in many types of cuisine around the world for its spicy-sweet flavor ...

A knob of ginger like the one shown here is mixed with water, sugar and a touch of lemon to make a potent syrup that turns into a DIY Ginger Beer. Using the syrup and sparkling water allows you to ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Call it a not-so-"soft" drink for grownups. Unlike ginger ale, its timid cousin, ginger beer has swagger -- courtesy of the natural fire and bite that comes from pure ginger root.