Now we all know that alcohol is a blessing. Period. And a certain manifestation of the world’s favorite liquid carries the name – Cocktail. Cocktails are amazing because well, they are cocktails. But do we all know how they came into being? We dug a little deep to find out. The origins may be debatable, but they sound astounding!
Long Island Iced Tea: Once a bartender in Long Island, Robert “Rosebud” Butt in 1972 claims that he conjured up a mixed drink blending in a lot of liquor including Triple Sec. The origin of this iconic drink’s name has no creative brainstorming history. However, an “Old Man” Bishop claims that in 1920, he invented LIIT with an additional shot of whiskey and maple syrup, just when the Prohibition era kicked in. All we can say is thank god for LIIT.
Martini: Alessandro Martini, founder of Martini & Rossi, is supposed to be the name behind Bond’s favorite drink. (For those who don’t know about Martini & Rossi; they are one of the leading vermouth makers in the world.) The drink came into the market in 1853. But unsurprisingly, there’s another story to this too. In the 1860s, some claim this drink became famous at the Occidental Hotel in San Francisco, where travelers would take a pit stop to have it before they embarked on a ferry to a nearby town named Martinez.
Mojito: An epidemic of dysentery and scurvy took over when English soldiers and sailors, led by a certain Francis Drake, captured the Spanish city of Cartagena de Indias. In came the natives with their remedy – sugarcane juice mixed with lime, mint, and crude rum. Imagine dysentery being treated with Mojito – life could not be any better.
Margarita: Don Carlos, who was a bartender in Ensenada, Mexico, is said to have offered the first sip of this cocktail to Margarita Henkel, daughter of the German Ambassador in 1941. There are other stories too. In fact, the drink became so famous that it gained a glass of its own, and we still use it today.
Bloody Mary: Famous bartender Fernand Petiot claims to have prepared this drink for Soviet foil fencer Vladimir Smirnov in 1921 at the New York Bar in Paris. He claims to have perfected songwriter and actor George Jessel’s original drink. But then Jessel did not live to defend, did he? How can one mispronounce Vladimir as Bloody Mary? Bloody amazing!
FAQs
Is Long Island A Strong Drink?
The Long Island contains four spirits and one liqueur, so it is safe to assume that it is a drink quite high on alcohol levels.
Is Mojito Very Alcoholic?
The mojito isn’t a very alcoholic cocktail. When it is made with 80-proof rum, the alcohol content falls in the 13 percent ABV (26 proof) range, which represents lower alcoholic content.
Is There Beer In A Bloody Mary?
The initial versions of the Bloody Mary, before it got its name, included only tomato juice and beer. However, most modern variations do not include beer.
Which Cocktail Is Best For Beginners?
Cocktails with low alcohol content are suitable for beginners. There’s the classic Mojito, the Moscow Mule, the Piña Colada, the Old Fashioned, and others that can serve as good, beginner-friendly cocktails.
What Makes A Good Martini?
A good martini combines an equal amount of dry vermouth and gin. However, many variations of Martini play with the proportions of dry vermouth and gin.
Can I Drink A Margarita On A Diet?
No, it is not recommended to drink a Margarita when on a diet. Party drinks like Margaritas can be heavy on calories, especially when you don’t make them yourself.
Are Bloody Marys Bad For Your Stomach?
This drink is known for being a good digestive. It contains ample fiber like celery and tomato pulp which can help your body with digestion.
