
138 - 5-Minute English: How to Order a Cocktail in English
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The Three Most Popular Cocktails
The margarita, martinis and old-fashioneds are the three most popular cocktails in the US. The traditional recipe is 45 milliliters of bourbon, or rye whiskey, one sugar cube, a few dashes of angostura bitters, and a few dashing of water. Typically, they're served in an old-fashioned glass on ice with an orange peel or orange zest as garnish. Both Louisville, Kentucky, and New York City claim to be the birthplace of the old-fashioned.
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