The Swimming Pool Cocktail has strong similarities to the “German” version of the Piña Colada, as this is often made with cream in this country. The main difference is that Swimming Pool uses rum AND vodka. It gets its color from a dash of Blue Curaçao.
The Mai-Tai is probably one of the most popular rum cocktails in the world. There are various legends surrounding its name and origin. In what is probably the best known story, Victor Bergeron (Tader Vic) is said to have invented it for two Tahitian friends in 1944. The latter were so delighted by the taste of the cocktail that they proclaimed Mai Tai Roa Ae, which loosely translated means: “The best, not of this world!”
Defused variants of the drink Due to its popularity, countless variants of the zombie now exist. They often contain a much lower percentage of alcohol
The history of the daiquiri As with many historical cocktails, the history of the Daiquiri’s origins cannot be traced beyond doubt. It is known that
The history of Long Island Ice Tea As with many cocktails, Long Island Ice Tea has a whole strand of myths surrounding its recipe and
The history of the long drink The drink originated sometime around the beginning of the 19th century, at the end of the Spanish-American War. It
The origin of the Piña Colada: legends and stories The origin of the Piña Colada is surrounded by rumors and allegations. Two bars and a
Origin and development of the American eggnog Eggnog has become an integral part of the winter and especially the Christmas season in many cultures. However,
German eggnog history Eggnog originated in medieval Europe, where it was known as “posset”. This drink consisted of milk heated with wine or beer and
The history of the Mojito cocktail The history of the mojito dates back to the 16th century and is often associated with Sir Francis Drake,