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The Golden Age Of Cocktails: When Americans Learned To Love Mixed Drinks
The Manhattan, the daiquiri, the martini. These classic cocktails were all born between the 1860s and Prohibition, an era when American bartending got inventive — and theatrical.
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I wonder why the author dismisses the Mojito as "modern-day" when it is actually as old or older than the drinks she suggests we go back to. Odd.
Decent article anyway, and as a Manhattan drinker (well, to be honest I drink almost anything but if I were to choose one that is "my drink" it would have to be a Manhattan) I appreciate that she specifies Rye as the correct whiskey. I find 9 out of 10 bartenders reach for Bourbon when I order a Manhattan, and while still an enjoyable drink it's not quite right. If I want Bourbon, I'll take it simply on the rocks.
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Very interesting article. I feel we are starting to get back to the cocktail age. We jave a local distillary here that allows you to try their liquor through high - end cocktails. I'll definitely have to try the original daiquiri though.