The cosmopolitan cocktail is one with a shaky origin story. Some argue that it is from the 1930s, while others, early 1900s (1903 to be specific). The most recognized version, however, is that the Cosmopolitan Cocktail was invented by Toby Cecchini of The Odeon in Manhattan in 1987.
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Due to the porous nature of the oak barrels, about 2% of the total volume evaporates during the critical aging process. It is this evaporated volume that is presumably savoured by the guardian angels who watch over the precious liquid as it ages.
Mojitos or mocktails, originally from Cuba, are some of the most popular cocktails in the world. They have been around since early 19th Century and are widely loved for the freshness of the ingredients used in making them.
Whether you are having a birthday party or a simple get together with friends, and you wish to raise the tempo in a more fun way, then some motivation is always welcome. Below are some few drinking games you can always try with your friends at home. What you need: Drinks (beer or whiskey), party […]
Even though there is no real one-and-done cure for a hangover, here are some simple home remedies that can help you through the dreaded H-word:
The very thought of adding egg white in a drink is scary and you are allowed to get nervous. But think of it this way; whiskey sour is one very strong cocktail, right up there with old-fashioned, so, it may be comforting know that the high alcohol concentration isn’t favorable for any traces of salmonella. More like […]
The story behind the origin of the Long Island Cocktail is one of many variations; almost as many as the number of ingredients combined to make it. But the mystery behind its origin is what makes it even much interesting, and therefore, worth trying. The recipes vary from one mixologist to the next. Below are […]
Old-fashioned Whiskey Cocktail is not a new discovery. Whisky lovers have been enjoying this cocktail for more than a century. As it happens, people in the 1800’s were artistic with their alcoholic beverages. The first use of old-fashioned whiskey cocktail can be traced back to as early as the 1800s when it was made as […]
The Gimlet, Martini and Bumble Bee; all have one thing in common: gin. Gin is literally the sauce to most cocktails as a sauce is a gin to pasta. Well, this is mostly attributed to its ability to mix with different kinds of mixers. Here are the top cocktails that you can make with gin […]
