The term "cocktail" first appeared in print in 1806 in The Balance and Columbian Repository , which defined it as "a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters." It is widely believed that the word originated from the practice of docking a horse’s tail (a "cock-tailed" horse, denoting a mix of breeds), metaphorically applied to a mixed-breed drink.
in the United States. Women, particularly "flappers," wore these extravagant rings to clandestine speakeasies as a symbol of rebellion and independence. They were traditionally worn on the right hand cocktail
: Popularized in the 1880s, it is a staple whiskey cocktail combining rye or bourbon, sweet vermouth, and bitters. The Gin and Tonic The term "cocktail" first appeared in print in
To truly appreciate a , you need to understand its anatomy. Almost every drink follows the same structure: They were traditionally worn on the right hand
If you want to build a home bar, you don’t need 50 bottles. You need the recipes for these five :