ORIGIN STORY The history of the cocktail is filled with many interesting and amusing stories, as well as some conspicuous theories and colorful legends. Though the origin of mixed drinks can be traced back to the 17th century, it wasn’t clear where who, and how the “original” cocktail was created. As cocktails made their way into becoming a social badge of honor during the Shakespearean times, developments in the mood-altering effects of booze turned mixed drinks and bartending into big news. These alcoholic beverages made using spirits blended with other ingredients have been around since the 1800s, and there have been many changes to them since then. While there were documented uses of the word ‘cocktail’ in publications from 1798 and 1803, it was on 13 May 1806 that the first known documented definition of the term was published, Cocktails were initially inspired by British punches, which contained spirits, fruit juices, and spices in big bowls. The first known guide to cocktail mak...
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