Flashcards not included.
The origins of the word"cocktail" are lost to history, but the first definition we find in print comes from an 1806 newspaper from upstate New York. A cocktail is called"a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters..." Over the course of the 19th century, the cocktail picked up a number of additions and refinements: liqueurs, fortified wines, various bits of garnish, et cetera.
If you want to experience the ur-cocktail, or if you just enjoy deliciousness, the Old Fashioned is the drink for you. Note that the original definition called for spirits of any kind. You can make a tasty Old Fashioned from whiskey, of course, but also from tequila, mezcal, brandy, rum, genever, and to a lesser extent, aquavit or gin. I have even been desperate enough to attempt a vodka old fashioned, but I can't say I enjoyed it. Stick with more robustly flavored spirits.
Singapore Latest News, Singapore Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
25 Non-QB Grad Transfers To Know As College Football Season BeginsGraduate transfer quarterbacks like Jalen Hurts and Kelly Bryant were the talk of college football's offseason. However, there are plenty of non-QB grad transfers who will make significant impacts this fall. Here are 25 candidates to do so, including a Florida Gator who has already made a mark.
Read more »
25 celebrity moms on the worst parts of pregnancyThat's right—even celebrities know the pregnancystruggle is real. These celeb moms get quite candid about the worst parts of pregnancy.
Read more »
I Eloped at 25, Divorced at 26, and Dated My Way Across Europe All SummerBut the right guy may have been waiting for me back home the whole time.
Read more »
25 NYC Instagram Captions That Will Make You Want to Visit the Big Apple25 NYC Instagram Captions That Are Perfect for the Big Apple
Read more »