The next time you find yourself thirsting, pop open an ice-cold Blenheim Ginger Ale, available in several states throughout the U.S. Coming from a long history and keeping its old-fashioned recipe, the delicious beverage has survived three generations — from the 1800s with the drink’s creators Dr. C.R. May and A.J. Matheson, to the current owners the Schafer family. You can order the ginger ale online, or better yet, grab one from The Glass Onion in Charleston, South Carolina. Whichever way you get one in your hand, the payoff is priceless.

It came about organically as it had some medicinal qualities. When Dr. May suggested his patients with stomach ailments drink the water from Blenheim Mineral Springs, they often complained about the water's strong taste. May added Jamaican Ginger to it to conceal the mineral taste.
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And Blenheim Ginger Ale was born.
The fuzzy soda's demand increased to the response of a bottling plant that opened in 1903. Under the current ownership since 1993, the Blenheim Bottling Company was renovated to meet quality standards.
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It didn't take long to realize the antiquated plant was not robust enough to meet the need for this spectacular soda.
The owners built a new plant equipped with modernized equipment to create a larger capacity.
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One place to find this exceptional way to wet your whistle is The Glass Onion in Charleston, South Carolina.
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This all-natural restaurant opened in 2008, supporting local farmers and business owners.
And yes, in the fridge you will find Blenheim Ginger Ale as part of that local celebrated flavor.
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Mix it with some bourbon for that extra kick.
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Or try it with tequila for Happy Hour Monday!
Almost every dish and drink on the menu is locally-sourced with the warmth of Lowcountry love.
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Pair a Blenheim Ginger Ale with the Carolina blue crabcakes, Sea Island winter peas, red remoulade, and grits.
Or take one with you on a historic carriage ride.
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Charleston is home to unlimited adventures, fine dining, and gorgeous landscapes.
A sip of Blenheim makes you feel as though you have died and gone to heaven, and is a cult favorite among locals and tourists alike.
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It is worthy of a save for a sunset at Morris Island Lighthouse off the coast of Folly Beach, where during the summer of 1934, composer George Gershwin rented a beach house to compose the music for the opera "Porgy and Bess."
Morris Island Lighthouse, 1750 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439, USA
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Perhaps he was drinking a long, cool Blenheim Ginger Ale while dreaming up his enchanting melodies.

Are you thirsty yet? If you aren’t local to Charleston, do some online searching for Blenheim Ginger Ale which was invented right here in South Carolina. For more inventions from The Palmetto State, here is a list of 15. From the submarine to the cotton chopper, South Carolina boasts some supreme contributions to mankind.

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