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In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository in upstate New York published what would become known as the original definition of a cocktail: “C**k-tail is a stimulating liquor, composed of spirits of any kind, sugar, water, and bitters.” Breaux in 2012. They also shine in seafood dishes such as stuffed clams, fried oysters, and gumbo.
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