Vernors: the oldest ginger soda in America — aged in oak barrels since 1866!

In 1862, James Vernor, a pharmacist in Detroit, Michigan, experimented with a new ginger soda recipe in his pharmacy. He had to leave for the American Civil War and left his ingredients to mature in an oak barrel. Four years later, in 1866, he came back and opened the barrel — the recipe had developed an incomparable complexity and aromatic intensity. Vernors Ginger Ale was born. Nearly 160 years later, Vernors is still the reference American ginger ale — the oldest, the most intense, the most authentic. My American Market imports it to you straight!

Detroit, Michigan — the world capital of ginger ale

Vernors is a brand deeply rooted in the identity of Detroit and Michigan. For decades, Vernors was the soda par excellence of the American Midwest, sold in dozens of local specialties — the Vernors Cream Soda (Vernors + vanilla ice cream), the Vernors Float, and above all the Boston Cooler. Now part of Keurig Dr Pepper (the same family as Canada Dry, A&W and Schweppes), Vernors has expanded its national distribution while keeping its original soul!

The oak barrel legend? It's maybe a little embellished over time — but what's certain is that the Vernors recipe is different from all other ginger ales. More intense in ginger, spicier, with a characteristic golden sweetness and those fine little bubbles that pleasantly tingle. That's why Vernors fans talk about "Deliciously Different."

Vernors vs Canada Dry vs Schweppes — the great comparison

To understand Vernors, you first have to understand there are several "styles" of ginger ale. The dry style — Canada Dry, Schweppes — is light, lightly sweet, with very discreet ginger. The golden style — that's Vernors. Sweeter, spicier, much more present ginger, with that characteristic amber color. Vernors has a ginger taste three times more intense than Canada Dry — it's a completely different experience!

The Vernors products at MYAM

The Vernors Ginger Soda — the original since 1866! The one and only ginger ale that matured in an oak barrel. Lively little bubbles, an intense, spicy ginger, a characteristic amber sweetness. Best enjoyed very cold, with ice cubes. A long-standing Michigan family tradition is to sip it as comfort when feeling under the weather — some even drink it warm with Graham crackers!

The Vernors Boston Cooler — Michigan limited edition 2025! The Boston Cooler is a specialty absolutely unique to Detroit and Michigan. Contrary to what the name suggests, it has nothing to do with Boston — it takes its name from Detroit's Boston Boulevard where it was originally sold. It's a blend of Vernors Ginger Ale and vanilla ice cream — a spicy-creamy float that doesn't exist anywhere else. The 2025 can version captures this legendary tradition in a practical, portable format!

How to drink Vernors the Michigan way?

The classic: very cold, with plenty of ice cubes in a large glass. The lively bubbles combine with the coldness to amplify the ginger.

The homemade Boston Cooler: 2/3 of well-chilled Vernors Ginger Soda + 1 generous scoop of vanilla ice cream. Stir lightly. Drink immediately while it's still foaming.

The Vernors Lime Cooler: Vernors Ginger Soda + the juice of half a lime + a few fresh mint leaves over ice. The thirst-quenching, refreshing local version for hot summer days!

Where to buy Vernors in Europe?

Vernors is totally impossible to find in Europe. My American Market, the hunter of American pop food, imports it to you straight from Detroit. Express delivery!

Into artisanal American sodas? Check out Canada Dry, IBC Root Beer and Barq's in our shop too!

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