Marketed as the original ginger ale, Vernors was first crafted in Detroit in 1862 by pharmacist James Vernor. It is rumored that Vernor aged the first batch for four years in an oak cask while he ...

That included his pop recipes, especially with the ginger he used. An advertisement for Vernors ginger ale aimed toward children, as it appeared in the Detroit Free Press on Sept. 9, 1926.

But the drink has endured. "Vernors is so unique," said Joel Stone, 60, the senior curator of the Detroit Historical Society. The historical museum even has a small collection of Vernors artifacts.

According to a story posted on msn.com about “Ginger Ale Brands You Should Never Buy,” Vernors makes the list of 10. 24/7 Wall St. says the 10 brands listed “have been known to underwhelm ...

Locals have enjoyed the Boston Cooler, a beloved Michigan classic, for years. Originating in the 1800s, this iconic combination of vanilla ice cream and Vernors Ginger Ale has become a popular ...

Was Vernors supposed to be medicine? Nope. There’s no evidence to suggest James Vernor sought to make some kind of medication and stumbled on to a delicious ginger ale, says Keith Wunderlich ...

But the drink has endured. "Vernors is so unique," said Joel Stone, 60, the senior curator of the Detroit Historical Society. The historical museum even has a small collection of Vernors artifacts.