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Can you guess Romanians' favorite food in 2024? Or what cuisine topped the list for Valentine's Day? Find out in this video from DevTalksRomania #Bolt #BoltFood

🍹 The Origins of the Cocktail: A Toast to History When we raise a glass to toast, we might not realize we’re partaking in a tradition that stretches back centuries. The origin of the cocktail is a fascinating tale with roots entwined in both American innovation and European influence. 🍸 The First Cocktail: The Sazerac 🍋 Accounts of the first cocktail differ, but a majority of experts point to the Sazerac as the pioneer. This iconic blend of whiskey, absinthe, bitters, and sugar emerged in New Orleans in the mid-1800s. The Sazerac remains a beloved classic, demonstrating the staying power of early mixology. #Sazerac #ClassicCocktail A Blend of New Ingredients 🍊 With the advent of new ingredients such as sugar and various spices, people began crafting drinks that were far more palatable, whether for medicinal purposes or simply to enjoy the effects of alcohol. The original cocktail formula—mixing spirits, sugar, water, and bitters—set the stage for countless variations and adventurous concoctions. #Mixology #Ingredients The British Influence: Punches 🍍 While cocktails are traditionally viewed as an American innovation, they were at least partly inspired by British punches. In the 18th century, punch houses in Britain served large bowls of spirits mixed with fruit juice, spices, and other flavors. These communal beverages were the precursors to the more individualized cocktails that would later gain popularity in America. #BritishPunch #PunchHouses The Etymology of "Cocktail" 🍷 Where did the word "cocktail" originate? The most common explanation involves a bit of linguistic confusion. According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the term may derive from a mispronunciation of the French word "coquetier" (pronounced "cocktay" in English), which means "egg cup." The story goes that a French bartender served bitters in an egg cup to his English-speaking patrons, who misunderstood the term and began calling the drink a "cocktail." #Etymology #CocktailHistory So, the next time you enjoy a cocktail, take a moment to appreciate the centuries of tradition and the delightful twists of fate that brought this beloved beverage to your glass. #CocktailCulture #Cheers #MixologyMagic #Bostocap #BottleStoppers

The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion: How to Select, Collect & Savor Agave Spirits - A Cocktail Book

The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion: How to Select, Collect & Savor Agave Spirits - A Cocktail Book

The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion: How to Select, Collect & Savor Agave Spirits - A Cocktail Book

When we go big and delicate at the same time. Those are our rare moments in #finewine, when we can open a mathusalem type of bottle and share it with family and friends. Admittedly it’s isn’t easy to pour and if it’s a top bottle that needs decanting, we better be extra careful when serving. A situation I personally love for at least 3 reasons: 1. The #ritual: opening a grand top #bottle is something rare and a process which is artistic on its own. The weight, the cork size, the endless wine flowing from it, it’s all special. 2. It usually means there’s a big group of people we love or a special event, a party, a birthday, a wedding, something to celebrate and justify opening a very large bottle. But we can also do it for our enjoyment of life and good wine of course, and that also gives us a good reason to rejoice. 3. In most cases a large format is better for aging a great wine, and enables to age it longer, unveiling secondary aromas over time. And when we collected it since a while, there’s a high chance we only have one of those and kept it for a long time to open it at the right moment. That liberation of the wait is part of our process of discovery and enjoying it. It’s the ultimate wine sharing experience, and a lot of fun. Not a bad way to start our weekend, isn’t it? WineChain

Cheers to classic cocktails for classy folks! 🍸✨ Sip back and enjoy the timeless flavors that never go out of style. Comment below with your favorite cocktail recipe – let's toast to good taste and great vibes! #ClassicCocktails #CheersToGoodTimes

It seems to be quite trendy to use cocktails as a centerpiece for LinkedIn content so 🤷♂️ I'll totally jump on the bandwagon to appease the engagement gods. This is a Last Word. It's a pre-prohibition era cocktail that was forgotten for more than half a century, rediscovered in the early days of the modern craft cocktail renaissance, and is now a common site on cocktail menus all over the place. It's a great equal parts cocktail using gin, green chartreuse, maraschino, and lime juice. This Last Word was special though because it is the LAST Last Word, as it used up the last 3/4 of an ounce of my last bottle of Green Chartreuse. Cocktail nerds will know why that's a big deal but if you don't go look it up because it's actually a really interesting story. I had been hanging onto that last little bit of Chartreuse for a while because I knew once it was gone I'd not likely be replacing it anytime soon. Then I got to thinking. Why? What am I holding onto it FOR? So last night I just made the damn drink and it was super tasty and now it's gone. Know what? I'm actually fine with it. We're all holding onto things in our lives that maybe we don't need to be. Could be a car, a job, some kind of relationship, or just that last shot from a really special bottle. You know what though? Letting go is hard, but moving on really isn't. So get on with it. Cheers! 🍸 #thoughts #selfreflection #random #cocktails

From tart cranberries to sweet quince and classic Brussels sprouts, we’ve got everything you need to bring those cosy, seasonal flavours to your table. Check out our top picks this Wednesday! What’s on your list? 🍂 #AutumnProduce #SeasonalFlavours