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The Sazerac: The mysterious (and confusing) history of this iconic classic

Australian Bartender

I expected that its story would be quite well documented, with perhaps a squabble over which exact bar in New Orleans had first mixed one, but instead, I opened a can of worms. Meanwhile, another New Orleans based businessman was importing brandy, specifically Sazerac-du-Forge et Fils cognac. How hard could it be?

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How to Make an Expertly Crafted Mojito, According to Bartenders at Havana 1957

Chilled Magazine

The Mojitos origins are said to trace back to the 16th century when Sir Francis Drake and his crew supposedly first created it, initially as a medicinal remedy to combat cholera using local ingredients like cane brandy, mint, sugar, and lime. Mash with the bar spoon harmoniously to integrate all the flavors and temper the cocktail.

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