English Learning for Curious Minds

#350 | The Unusual Names of Cocktails

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Mar 16, 2023

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INSIGHT

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.

ANECDOTE

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.

ANECDOTE

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.

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