...I can't diagnose TD's ailment from so far away. TD, do you have cravings in the middle of the night for watermelon and/or peanut butter with pickles?
I also like a nice dry ginger ale, the overly sweet ones are too syrupy. If you can find ginger beer, try that. They are not alcoholic at all, and usually have a stronger ginger flavor...and some of them are super dry/not sweet so they taste great to me...and sometimes lend themselves very well to a nice big hit of rum and a twist.
This is one of the better ones around here...words from their ad but pretty much true:
AJ·Stephans makes the world's best Ginger Beer! Our traditional flavor is gingery, citrusy and has just the right bite. We use the finest ingredients and pure artesian water. We sweeten with only pure cane sugar, not a fructose blend, and it's the real sugar that enhances the unique flavor qualities of authentic Ginger Beer! Try our Ginger Beer Recipes for the best "Dark & Stormy", "Moscow Mule"or "Shandygaff".