Let's raise a toast to the fabulous women who have left their mark on the world in such a way that they have been immortalized as cocktails. Yes, you read that right. From sweet sips and tangy notes to spicy flavors and unique ingredients, there are some amazing cocktails across the globe that are named after women as a tribute to their power and elegance. Let's check them out!
Margarita is a classic tequila sour cocktail, which, according to a popular tale, is named after Peggy Lee. The story states that in the 1940s, a head bartender at the Balinese Room in Galveston, Santos Cruz, created the drink for jazz singer Peggy Lee. She requested something neat, simple, and Santos created this tequila classic. Peggy is a nickname for Margaret, and hence, her husband named the drink Margarita after her name.
Bloody Mary is one of the most popular brunch cocktails of all the cocktails named after women. The drink is complex as it has a tomato juice and vodka base, and hence is a savory, spicy cocktail. It is believed that American entertainer George Jessel named this drink after his friend Mary Gerathy. She spilled the drink on her dress and jokingly said that now she could be called Bloody Mary.
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Ada Lovelace is a cocktail dedicated to the world’s first computer programmer and pioneer in technology, Ada Lovelace. This floral, elegant drink is a celebration of her innovative spirit and brilliance. This sophisticated citrusy drink has lavender bitters, elderflower liqueurs, and sparkling wine, making it a complex one. It generally features Ada Lovelace Gin, which is a specially crafted gin created to honor influential women.
Josephine Baker is a dessert-style cocktail, also known to be an egg flip cocktail, as it contains a whole raw egg. It is named after American-born dancer, singer, and actress Josephine Baker, who was also a French Resistance agent and civil rights activist. It was created at Bar Florida in Cuba, which is known for its creative cocktails. The drink honors her legacy and vibrant personality.
Yes, you guessed that right, the Cleopatra cocktail is named after the legendary Queen of Egypt, Cleopatra VII. She was well-known for her dramatic displays of power and wealth, beauty, and intelligence. The original drink included a pearl dissolved in vinegar, giving it all the luxurious and exotic touch, just like Cleopatra's things. The modern versions include various ingredients to capture the essence of the original one.
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Audrey is a classic, typically crisp and citrus-forward cocktail, named after the beautiful, iconic actress Audrey Hepburn. Who has not ever been in love with her? Her elegance and timeless charm cannot be ever described in words. It makes the perfect brunch cocktail option with a light and refreshing flavor profile that embodies grace and elegance in a glass.
In a world where women are shattering glass ceilings and breaking stereotypes, take a moment and sip on some amazing cocktails that are named after women, and also, do not forget to appreciate them!
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