The Many Disputed Origins of the Term ‘Cocktail’
Although “cocktail” is the catchall term for any alcoholic mixed drink, it’s truly a rather strange, nonsensical descriptor for such concoctions. There are no Latin roots that offer an explanation, and when considering the name at face value — a rooster’s tail — it doesn’t really clear anything up, either. Although the term first appeared …
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