The downside is that bold "diet soda" taste can easily be off ... Marketed as the original ginger ale, Vernors was first crafted in Detroit in 1862 by pharmacist James Vernor.

If it ain't broke, don't fix it, we say. Still, that's not stopping regional ginger ale favorite Vernors from releasing a new black cherry flavor this summer. Vernors Black Cherry will hit shelves ...

Read full article: Vernors announces limited-time black cherry flavor exclusive to Michigan, Ohio Detroit’s favorite sweet ginger ale is getting a sour twist this summer.