HISTORY WITH A SPLASH OF MYSTERY:
The Story of New Orleans and Its Cocktails By Kimmie Tubre
Today, we know the cocktail to be a spirit mixed with other ingredients. These ingredients can include anything from bitters to juices to sodas to a blend of other spirits. Usually, the cocktail is graced with a garnish and, if done correctly, it should be aesthetically pleasing. Originally, the cocktail only referred to a specific blend that included alcohol, bitters, sugar, and water—a drink that we know today as an “Old Fashioned.” The history of the cocktail is one filled with mystery. And as we all enjoy a variety of cocktails today, it has been hard for researchers to pinpoint when and where cocktails were created. Nevertheless, one thing is for sure: New Orleans is a part of that history and has played a major role in creating some of the most popular cocktails around.
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