General
vernors
What does vernors mean?
A sharp, barrel-aged ginger ale created in Detroit in 1866 — one of the oldest surviving soda brands in the US. Stronger and more peppery than Canada Dry. In Michigan it's the default cure for an upset stomach and the word people reach for even when they mean any ginger ale.
"I feel rough — pour me a Vernors over ice."
Origin
Invented by Detroit pharmacist James Vernor in 1866; legend says he aged the syrup in oak while away at the Civil War.
Frequently asked questions
What does Vernors mean?
It's a Detroit-born ginger ale, often used as a generic term for any ginger ale in Michigan.
How do you use Vernors in a sentence?
"Grab me a Vernors from the fridge, my stomach's off."
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