No one knows exactly why the Arsenic and Old Lace cocktail shares its name with Joseph Kesselring’s dark comedy play....
It has the sparkle of Champagne and a bitter twist from quinine: its name is Alfonso, and it’s a cocktail...
The Martini is one of the world’s most iconic cocktails, and it naturally boasts countless twists. One of the most...
The tale of the Moral Suasion is wrapped in irony, political drama, and more than a few missing details. It’s...
Tracing the origins of the Martinez is like unravelling the mystery of the colony of albino crocodiles that was said...
The Brandy Smash is a true old-school legend—one of those cocktails that shaped the golden age of mixology. It’s been...
The story of the El Capitán cocktail is one of migration and cultural encounter—specifically, between Italy and Peru. Its two...
The story of Fine à l’eau is difficult—if not impossible—to trace with accuracy. But one thing is certain: after World...
With a history steeped in elegance, storied labels, and poster legends like Toulouse-Lautrec, Champagne has always been more than a...
The Garrick Club Punch is the stuff of London legends—equal parts high society, hard drinking, and timeless cocktail lore. This...
In Rome, water is more than just a resource — it’s art, history, and identity. Few people realize that the...
Despite its name, El Diablo isn’t as fiery as it sounds—at least not in terms of alcohol content. However, its...
