The Queen Mother’s Cocktail

The Queen Mother’s Cocktail From Malaria Tonic for French Legionnaires to Royal Approval In 1846, Joseph Dubonnet, a French chemist, crafted a delightful concoction that would forever change the world of aperitifs. This creation, a sweet and aromatic wine-based...

The Drink of Nobility

The Drink of Nobility Likör, An Aristocratic Elixir Likör, or liqueurs, stand as historical symbols of prestige and opulence, once exclusively savored by the elite and nobility of Europe. The rich and intricate history of these spiced and sweetened spirits is...

The Smoking Bishop

The Smoking Bishop Victorian England’s Christmas Drink The Smoking Bishop gained widespread popularity during the Victorian era in England, akin to the well-known “mulled wine.” This delightful concoction is crafted from red wine, spices, fruits, and...

1894 Milwaukee Brandy Revolution

1894 Milwaukee Brandy Revolution Brandy & The Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1893 The Brandy Revolution took root in Milwaukee during the World’s Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893. This global event drew many Wisconsinites, and amidst the various...

The Nick & Nora Cocktail

The Nick & Nora Cocktail Pioneers of Cocktail Culture on the Silver Screen In 1934, Nick & Nora brought Cocktail Drinking to the big screen and made it famous. The drinking glamour couple Nick Charles (played by William Powell) and his rich wife Nora (Myrna...