Cocktail History

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Cocktail History

Beware the hazards of poorly constructed cocktails! Perhaps a bad encounter with a sloppily-made libation has turned you turned off to gin-and-tonics or Manhattans. But cutting-edge cocktail enthusiasts are working overtime to restore the...

Beware the hazards of poorly constructed cocktails! Perhaps a bad encounter with a sloppily-made libation has turned you turned off to gin-and-tonics or Manhattans. But cutting-edge cocktail enthusiasts are working overtime to restore the integrity of old standards, and concoct new recipes. We dig deep into the history of the cocktail, and explore new recipes that are perfect for cold winter nights.

Guests

Derek Brown

Founder, DC Craft Bartender's Guild; Head bartender at The Gibson (DC)

Phil Greene

Legal Counsel and Treasurer, Museum of the American Cocktail

Related Links

DC Craft Bartender's Guild
The Museum of the American Cocktail
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"Singapore Sling" Recipe (from the Internet Cocktail Database)

Shake in iced cocktail shaker & strain
*1 oz fresh lemon juice (3 cl, 1/4 gills)
*1 1/2 oz gin (4.5 cl, 3/8 gills)
*1 tsp sugar (4 dashes)
*1/2 oz cherry flavored brandy (1.5 cl, 1/8 gills)
*Fill with ice, soda

Serve in a tall glass (10.0 oz)

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