COCKTAILS Cocktails form a key part of culture and fun, simply because they offer un- limited possibilities when it comes to combinations and flavours. From the classics to the contemporary, every cocktail has its own story, originali- ty and way to delight lovers of strong drinks. The martini, as the most fa- mous representative of the cocktail world, continues to represent a sym- bol of elegance and perfection in a glass. Jerry Thomas and prohibition Cocktails, as a form of beverage made by mixing alcohol and other ingredi- ents, have a long and interesting his- tory. The first records date back to the early 19 th century in the U.S., while one of the first known recipes was
First Recipe: The first cocktail reci- pe ever printed was for the “Old Fash- ioned” and dates back to 1806. Its in- gredients include alcohol, sugar and bitters. The most popular cocktail ever In a word – Martini! With its elegance and simplicity, the Martini became a symbol of sophistication and style. It appeared in the second half of the 19th century, while its origin is debat- ed. One of the first known versions is the “Martinez”, which appeared in the 1860s and contained gin, vermouth and maraschino liqueur, though it was gradually simplified to become the cocktail that we know today. A traditional Martini is made from gin and dry vermouth, and is garnished with an olive, though there are varia- tions with vodka, which is allowed but isn’t the original.
published in Jerry Thomas’s 1862 book The Bon Vivant's Companion. Thomas, who is known as “the father of American bartending”, played a key role in the popularisation of the cock- tail, though the precise date and place of the creation of the first drink of this kind remains unknown today. During the period of Prohibition) in the U.S., the popularity of the cock- tail continued to grow, with skilled bar- tenders using various ingredients to mask the taste of poor-quality alcohol. Did you know? The term “cocktail”: The origins of the word "cocktail" remain unclear, though numerous theories exist. One suggests the word is derived from the French “coquetier”, which means egg cup, because bartenders used such vessels to serve early versions of cock- tails in New Orleans.
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