Fresh ginger infused in hot water with lemon and honey added is my go to for colds. It has antibacterial properties. It also settles the stomach. I've never heard of ginger coke and don't think I would drink it if I had. I like Fevertree ginger ale.
When I feel bad, I like drink some hot ginger tea to warm my body up, the ginger is a good medicine. I have ever heard the ginger coke, but I never try it. Do you like something made of ginger? What ginger drink have you drunk?