Permanent claim record · Detroit, Michigan

Vernors Ginger Ale, invented in 1866 by Detroit pharmacist James Vernor, is the oldest surviving soft drink in continuous production in America — predating Coca-Cola (1886) and Dr Pepper (1885).

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SubjectDetroit, Michigan (place)
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SourceMichigan Pop Culture, Game Shows & Trivia Content Mine — Perplexity Deep Research (March 2026) (trust 6.5/10)
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