# Vintage Soda Slushies 7-Eleven Slurpees are Introducting the Vernons Ginger Ale Slurpee By M | Published 2014-09-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginger-ale-soda References: [foodbeast](http://www.foodbeast.com/2014/05/06/7-eleven-michigan-launches-exclusive-ginger-ale-slurpee-makes-other-49-states-super-jealous/) & [en.wikipedia.org](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ale) Michigan 7-Eleven locations are offering up a vintage ginger ale soda Slurpee flavor for thirsty consumers to try. This deliciously carbonated slushie will add a bitterly sweet taste to the popular corner store ice beverage. The Venors Ginger Ale Slurpee is perfect for consumers looking to try a traditional ginger ale soda in an unconventional form. While 7-Eleven currently carries various pop slushie flavors like [Coca-Cola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-oreo-zero-sugar-slurpee), Sprite and cream soda the ginger ale flavor will be a new taste added to the roster. This Slurpee is designed to taste just like a traditional ginger ale drink with bitter and spicy ginger notes complemented with a smooth aftertaste. The Venors Ginger Ale Slurpee will be available in Michigan thanks to the popularity of ginger ale in that specific state. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vintage Soda Slushies:** The trend of vintage soda slushies allows for the innovation of creating unique and nostalgic flavors in slushie form. - **Unconventional Flavor Combinations:** The trend of introducing unconventional flavors like ginger ale in Slurpees creates opportunities for companies to tap into new taste preferences. - **Regional Flavor Offerings:** The trend of offering regional flavors, like the Vernors Ginger Ale Slurpee in Michigan, allows businesses to cater to specific local preferences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can explore creating unique flavor combinations and capitalizing on nostalgia to appeal to consumers. - **Convenience Store Industry:** Convenience stores can capitalize on the trend of vintage and unconventional flavors by offering a variety of Slurpee options to attract customers. - **Regional Food & Beverage Industry:** The regional food and beverage industry can meet consumer demand for local flavors by creating exclusive products like the Vernors Ginger Ale Slurpee. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruity Hibiscus Slushy Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitaminwater-zero-sugar-look-slurpee.md) - [Hibiscus-Infused Slushie Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hibiscus-lemonade-slurpee.md) - [Cookie-Cola Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-oreo-zero-sugar-slurpee.md) - [Frozen Flavor Sports Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replenish-slurpee-mixup-cherry-blue-raspberry.md) - [Summery Peach Candy Slushies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-candy-lemonade-slurpee.md) - [Freshly Rebranded Frozen Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slurpee.md) - [Frozen Soda Brand Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-and-mtn-dew.md) - [Limited Holiday Soda Flavors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shirley-temple-7up.md) - [Soda-Inspired Alcoholic Refreshments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/svns-hard-7up.md)