The first soda pop made in the U.S. was Vernor's Ginger Ale, created in Detroit, Michigan in 1866 by James Vernor. He sold it in his drug store for 30 years before opening a factory to produce it on a larger scale. — www.foodreference.com

I *love* ginger ale.
Maybe it reminds you of having the stomach flu. OK, it does to me, too, a little. Ginger does settle the stomach. But I love it.
I can't decide which brand I like better — Schweppes or Canada Dry. Schweppes is a little sweeter. Canada Dry, a little dryer. Imagine that. Drinking ginger ale through a straw is best. My mom laughs at me when I drink it through a straw. She looks at me and says, "Is that your little Disney World party over there?" I don't get it, either.
I think my fascination with ginger ale roots back to childhood. Grandpa and Grandma M. always had a refrigerator stocked with ginger ale. They were white cans, with some gold and green trim. I don't remember the brand, but my dad says it was Canada Dry. So maybe Canada Dry will be my ginger ale of choice.
I bought Demeter "Ginglerale" perfume in Vegas. I spray it on the inside of my turtleneck so I can smell it all day. Weird. I know.
I love ginger ale.