The origin stories of six super classic cocktails "recommended"

Every classic cocktail popular in the world has passed the test of time and people. Below, I will share with you the origin stories of six super classic cocktails. I hope it will be helpful to you!

Martini Cocktail

Speaking of cocktails, barbers all know the popularity of Martini, and bartenders even call Martini the king of cocktails? Because it is widely spread and simple. The Martini cocktail is based on gin mixed with a spirit.

In the second half of the 19th century, gin was added to the martinivermouth produced by the Italian Martini Rossi Company. This cocktail has a clear, light golden color and a dry taste, making it very popular among barbers. Therefore, it is called martini cocktail by bartenders and bartenders.

It is said that the Martini cocktail’s fame in bars is also related to British Prime Minister Churchill. Churchill was famous for his love and strong martini cocktails. He often squinted at the martini vermouth while drinking gin. When the martini cocktail was invented, he became obsessed with it. Maybe it's because of celebrity benefits.

tequilasunrise tequila sunrise cocktail

The most famous cocktail based on tequila is tequilasunrise (tequila sunrise). On the Mexican plains, which are dotted with cacti but are extremely desolate, the bright red sun is rising, and the sunlight shines brightly on the Mexican plains. The strong agave aroma in tequilas sunrise reminds people of the morning glow in Mexico.

Bloodymary Bloody Mary Cocktail

It looks all red and blood-like, which is a bit disturbing, but it tastes like a healthy cocktail with enough tomato juice. Add in seasonings such as pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and chili sauce, and you can enjoy it as a holiday breakfast, just like a salad. In fact, this is exactly the bloody mary (bloody mary cocktail).

In the mid-16th century, Queen Mary I of England came to power. In order to revive Catholicism, she persecuted a large number of Protestants. People called her "Bloody Mary". During the gin era in the United States in the 1920s and 1930s, the bar created this red cocktail and named it after the Bloody Mary.

manhattan Manhattan Cocktail

Since the birth of cocktails, people have been drinking this cocktail and never forget its taste. No matter which bar they are in, this cocktail is always the top choice for guests. Love is therefore called the "Queen of Cocktails", this is Manhattan (Manhattan Cocktail).

It is said that the creation of Manhattan (Manhattan cocktail) is related to Manhattan, New York, USA. Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill's mother, Jeany, is an American with a quarter of Indian ancestry in Brooklyn, New York. She is also a well-known figure in New York social circles. It is said that she invented this cocktail to entertain guests at a banquet at a Manhattan club for a presidential candidate she supported.

Pink Lady (pink lady)

In 1912, a short play called "Pink Lady" was staged in London, England. At the banquet celebrating the first performance of the short play, people specially created a cocktail called Pink Lady for the heroine Hazel Doth. As a result, the pink lady cocktail became popular.

In 1944, in the short play "Happy Birthday" on Broadway in the United States, actress Helen Hathe showed off her dancing skills on the stage after drinking a pink lady cocktail. Since then, the pink lady cocktail has become popular all over the world and has become the key cocktail promoted by every bartender.

Margarita (Margarita) cocktail

In 1949, the United States held a national cocktail competition. Jean Durasa, a Los Angeles bartender, competed. This cocktail is his winner. The reason why it was named Margarita Cocktail was to commemorate his late lover Margarita. In 1926, Jean Durasa went to Mexico and fell in love with Margarita, and Mexico became their romantic place.

However, once when the two went hunting in the wild, Margaret was hit by a stray bullet and finally fell into the arms of her lover Jean Durasa and left forever. Therefore, Jean Durasa used tequila, the national drink of Mexico, as the base liquor of the cocktail, used the sourness of lemon juice to represent the sadness in the heart, and used salt and frost to symbolize the tears of nostalgia. Today, while margarita is popular in bars around the world, it has also become the representative cocktail of tequila. ;