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History and Origin of Alcoholic Cocktails
A cocktail is a beverage made by mixing several ingredients. Some people think that this is exclusively a female beverage. However, it is not so. For instance, a vodka gimlet (known as a Screwdriver) or a Bloody Mary is often consumed by men as well. There is an abundance of cocktail recipes, which may consist...
Why Vodka is 40 Degrees?
Vodka: Special Aspects and Particular Qualities Vodka belongs to the category of strong alcoholic beverages, and from the earliest times, it has been the most popular alcohol among Ukrainians. Even nowadays, when store shelves are overwhelmed with various wines, whiskeys, and other alcoholic beverages, it is hard to imagine a festive table without cool vodka....
Development of Cocktail Culture
Cocktails are rightly considered the tastiest and most exotic alcoholic beverages in the world. The idea to combine strong alcohol with different liqueurs, juices, coffee, sugar, and other ingredients made possible the creation of thousands of flavor combinations, where everybody can find one’s favorite one. The first records about cocktails are dated to the 19th...
Vodka: the Origin of the Name and its History
Vodka can be truly considered one of the most popular and the oldest alcoholic beverage in Europe. Despite the broad variety of alcoholic products in modern hypermarkets and specialized liquor stores, it continues to lead when it comes to the volume of sales. The strong and transparent alcoholic drink has long become a traditional one...