English Learning for Curious Minds | A More Interesting Way To Learn English #350 | The Unusual Names of Cocktails
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Mar 16, 2023 AI Snips
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Long History of Flavoring Alcohol
- People have long added spices and other ingredients to alcohol to mask the unpleasant taste of alcohol itself.
- This practice dates back to ancient times and across many cultures worldwide.
Frederick Tudor the Ice King
- Frederick Tudor, the Ice King, developed methods to transport ice worldwide before refrigeration existed.
- His work made cocktails possible by providing ice, essential in modern cocktail culture.
Multiple Origins of Margarita
- The margarita's origin has multiple stories including an accidental creation and a dedicated dancer's allergy.
- It's possibly a variant of the daisy cocktail, with tequila replacing brandy.