“historical cocktail recipes”
6 cocktails found
Black Velvet
Created in 1861 to mourn Prince Albert's death. A striking layered drink.
Champagne Cocktail
One of the oldest cocktails, dating to the mid-1800s.
Cuba Libre (Original)
The original 1900 recipe reportedly celebrating Cuban independence from Spain.
Hemingway Daiquiri
Created for Ernest Hemingway at El Floridita in Havana. No sugar, extra rum was his preference.
Martinez
The ancestor of the martini. A sweeter, more complex precursor from the 1880s.
Singapore Sling (Original)
The original 1915 recipe by Ngiam Tong Boon at Raffles Hotel, simpler than modern versions.