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Embracing Tradition: Engaging Cocktail History Books to Explore
Looking at the backstory of cocktails gives us a peek into the art of mixing drinks and the concoctions we savor today. Two big themes in this tale are the trailblazing bartenders and the twists and t... read more
Unraveling Cocktail History: A Timeline of Origins and Innovations
Ready for a sip through time? The tale of cocktails is as flavorful as the drinks themselves, meandering through olden days and across centuries. Unraveling this timeline can truly amp up one's love f... read more
Who Invented the Sidecar Cocktail?
An irresistible combination of cognac, triple sec, and lemon juice, the Sidecar has been a classic cocktail at the top of every good mixologist’s repertoire since the end of the First World War. So wh... read more
The History of the Mary Pickford Cocktail
A very fancy cocktail with an extremely glamorous namesake, the Mary Pickford cocktail was created during the era of Prohibition and is saved for only the classiest of establishments. Mary Pickford wa... read more
The History of the Long Island Ice Tea
Not every bartender is comfortable with serving up this classic cocktail. A potent blend of spirits topped with cola, it is not afforded the same respect as many of the other classics. Perhaps this is... read more
The History of the El Presidente Cocktail
National Rum Day is quite possibly one of the very best reasons to drink rum. Our classic cocktail of the month is the El Presidente cocktail, because it is my favourite way to incorporate rum into my... read more
The Story of the Seelbach
All the best cocktails have a long and fascinating history behind them, and the Seelbach cocktail is no exception. A delicious combination of bourbon, Cointreau, Champagne, Angostura bitters and Peych... read more
The History of the Manhattan
The history of the Manhattan cocktail is a good deal more complicated than most legends would have one believe. The most popular version of the story makes sense when one considers the fact that the d... read more
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