Forgotten now, Clicquot Club Ginger Ale and Soda was founded in 1880 and, before Coke, Pepsi, and the others took over, was the ruling soft drink in America that the others had to catch up with.

Noted for using imported high-quality ingredients, they were also the first soda company to put their product in cans, and were one of the first to list their ingredients on their bottles and cans.

A tropical, fruity punch with papaya, apricot, and citrus — perfect for summer gatherings or luaus. Ingredients 2 cups papaya concentrate 2 cups apricot nectar 2 cups orange juice ½ cup lemon juice 1 cup sugar 2 quarts ginger ale 1 (17‑oz) can fruit cocktail Instructions In a large pitcher, combine papaya concentrate, apricot nectar, orange juice, lemon juice, and sugar. Stir well and…

Quite a few random thoughts on my mind so, ahem, here: