More iconic cocktails from the past, don’t you love the names? And of course each one has an interesting derivation.
Screwdriver – Technically a highball – but such an interesting one that it transcends the category. Like many vodka drinks, it is relatively recent, dating back to just the 1950’s. According to popular lore, this drink owes its name to an American oilman in Iran. When he found himself without a swizzle stick, he did the job with a screwdriver. The catchy name catapulted the drink to mass popularity, making it a brunchtime and lunchtime favorite with all those who prefer a little nourishment with their o.j. taken from Vintage Cocktails.
Screwdriver
Sidecar – Riding around in a sidecar can be a chilling experience! There’s a lively dispute as to whether it was Harry’s or the Ritz in Paris as the place that a certain World War I officer ducked into and asked for a warming drink. Over the years, this lovely cocktail has been corrupted by various bartenders who substituted Triple Sec for Cointreau and lime juice for lemon. This one needs to stay pure to be fully appreciated. taken from Vintage Cocktails.
Sidecar Cocktail
Singapore Sling – There are slings and then there are slings…so many recipes and no one seems to be able to agree on a single formula. The most famous and certainly one of the earliest was created in 1915 by Ngiam Tong Boon, barman at the famous Raffles Hotel in Singapore. The recipe, now nearly 100 years old is still spectacular. taken from Vintage Cocktails.
The Singapore Sling
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