- Glossary
- Cocktails - the world of mixed drinks
Cocktails - the world of mixed drinks
A cocktail is a mixed drink prepared by combining spirits, liqueurs, fruit juices, and syrups. They are divided into short drinks (stronger, smaller volume), long drinks (refreshing, larger volume), and shots. The art of preparation is called mixology. The most famous cocktails include Mojito, Margarita, Cosmopolitan, Old Fashioned, and Piña Colada.
- The oldest known cocktail recipe dates back to 1806.
- The word cocktail first appeared in American press in 1803.
- Mojito was the favorite drink of writer Ernest Hemingway.
- The cocktail shaker was patented in 1872.
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