![]() There is almost a mythology associated with mixology, the art of mixing drinks, and the very origin of such concoctions can, without firm evidence, be the stuff of legend. The origin of the term cocktail is disputed. Either way, the evolution of the cocktail as an iconic part of our shared culture is a fascinating one. ![]() There is a surprisingly long, hazy (well we are talking cocktails here!) and intriguing history when it comes to cocktails, from fermenting jars of honey and spiced concoctions, to cock & bull tales and Cock Ales in 16th Century Britain. ![]() Are you a purist scientifically measuring and decanting, carefully studying the recipe? Or are you more relaxed guesstimating a slug and hoping for the best? Or do you pretend to be ‘Bond, James Bond stipulating the well-documented procedure behind your chosen tipple? Whichever you are, few can resist the old-fashioned charm of a stylish cocktail shaker, complete with measuring jigger and iconic martini glass, taking you back to the silver screen glamour of early 20th Century Hollywood. ![]()
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