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The History of the Mojito

The Mojito has got to be one of the most iconic and easily recognizable cocktails. Most people familiar with the world of cocktails can confidently identify its key ingredients: rum, lime, mint, sugar...  read more

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The Best Prohibition Cocktail Bars

Prohibition occurred in the 1920s, when it became illegal to manufacturer, transport, sell or consume alcohol. The law was created to try and solve some of the antisocial problems that many countries...  read more

Bars

The History of the Alexander

The Alexander, a classic dessert cocktail, has a rich history and distinct place in the world of mixology. This cocktail follows a simple yet versatile formula of equal parts base spirit, liqueur, and...  read more

History

History of the Hot Toddy

Ask the average person if they’ve ever heard of a Hot Toddy, and they’re likely to say they have. Ask them what a Hot Toddy is, and you may get a variety of answers. The cocktail doesn’t have a standa...  read more

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What Are The Different Types of Cocktail Shakers?

James Bond’s "shaken, not stirred" reference is synonymous with the history of cocktail shakers. Having been greatly influenced by the golden years of the cocktail himself, author Ian Fleming released...  read more

Shaking

The Pisco Sour: A History

The Pisco Sour is a wonderful cocktail hailing from South America, specifically Peru and Chile. The drink was first mixed in Lima, the capital of Peru, in the early 1920s by an American bartender name...  read more

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Gin Times

Gin was officially invented in the 1600’s, although Italians had been flavoring some of their simple distilled beverages with juniper berries since the 11th century. A Dutch physician, Franciscus Silv...  read more

Ingredient

History of the Margarita Cocktail

The margarita cocktail is a beloved classic with a rich, albeit somewhat mysterious history. This iconic drink can be enjoyed frozen or on the rocks, offering a refreshing blend of tequila, Cointreau...  read more

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Differences in Tequila

The word tequila is a proprietary term, legally limited for use in the Mexican production of blue agave distilled spirits. First commercially produced during the 16th century by Spanish conquistadors...  read more

Ingredient

Vodka, Myths and Stories

Vodka is a distilled drink that is made of ethanol and water. It’s concocted by distilling grains or potatoes. By volume, vodka has an alcohol content of 38 percent. Vodka is a traditional drink in th...  read more

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