Call Me Old Fashioned
The Origins of Cocktails
Mixing drinks is as old as alcohol itself. Ancient civilizations experimented with blends like Minoan Cretan cocktails, a mix of beer, wine, and mead from 3,000 years ago. Even in Homer's Iliad, slave-girl concoctions made from wine, cheese, honey, and raw onions were common. The First Girl Dinner?The Greeks added honey or seawater to their wine, and in pagan England, wassail—a cider-based drink—was served to celebrate the harvest.
Historical Milestones
The evolution of cocktails continued over centuries. In 1670, Edward Vernon, known as “Old Grog,” was instrumental in popularizing grog, a mix of rum, water, and lime. By the mid-18th century, punch became a popular communal drink, often depicted in art and literature.
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Old Fashioned Recipe
The Old Fashioned remains a staple in the cocktail world, cherished for its timeless appeal. Here's how you can make one:
Ingredients:
2 oz Bourbon
.25 oz sugar syrup
4 dashes aromatic bitters
Instructions:
Stir ingredients in a mixing glass.
Strain over a big rock or rocks.
Garnish with a citrus twist and cherry.
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