Drink Recipes Archives (2024)

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What is the oldest mixed drink ever recorded? ›

Accounts differ, but most experts agree that the first co*cktail was the Sazerac, a blend of whisky, absinthe, bitters and sugar. Created in New Orleans in the mid-1800s, this is one of the first co*cktails recognisable by name and remains a favourite to this day.

Chemical analyses recently confirmed that the earliest alcoholic beverage in the world was a mixed fermented drink of rice, honey, and hawthorn fruit and/or grape. The residues of the beverage, dated ca. 7000–6600 BCE, were recovered from early pottery from Jiahu, a Neolithic village in the Yellow River Valley.

The Sazerac may very well be America's oldest co*cktail. It's also the official co*cktail of New Orleans—a fitting designation, since it was invented there in 1838!

1. Margarita. The classic Margarita co*cktail has been one of the most popular co*cktails in America for years and still remains on top. While there are many variations, the traditional recipe consists of tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice.

What was the most popular drink in 1970? While households in the 1970 were obsessing over drinks trollies and fondue sets, their favorite co*cktail was the White Russian. It's a dreamy, creamy coffee co*cktail that's still just as popular today.

In 2022, bottled water accounted for roughly 25 percent of beverage consumption in the United States, making it the most consumed type of beverage that year. Value-added water and energy drinks were among the least favorite beverages that year.

Water is the world's most consumed drink, however, 97% of water on Earth is non-drinkable salt water.

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Classic daiquiris

Despite the ultra-sweet evolution of the daiquiri, the original isn't that sweet, or even fruity. The co*cktail is rather subtle and has more tartness than anything else. With just three simple ingredients — rum, lime juice, and simple syrup —this co*cktail is a bartender's dream.

Remnants of alcoholic beverages were found in 9000-year-old pottery jars in the Neolithic village of Jiahu, in Henan province, Northern China. Archaeological data reveals that the beverage consisted of wild grapes, honey and rice, so-called wine–mead–sake, which is the oldest record of any alcohol-containing beverage.

For a drink widely considered “America's First co*cktail,” it's no surprise the mighty Sazerac is bold, complex and sophisticated – special in every way. Even watching one being made is an “experience” not to be missed.

Nobody knows exactly when humans began to create fermented beverages. The earliest known evidence comes from 7,000 BCE in China, where residue in clay pots has revealed that people were making an alcoholic beverage from fermented rice, millet, grapes, and honey.

From Ancient Roman times to its vibrant resurgence in modern America, cider has a fascinating history that's weaved into cultures all over the world. As the oldest drink in the US, its production methods and cultural significance have evolved since the first American settlements.