The Many Disputed Origins of the Term ‘Cocktail’
VinePair
FEBRUARY 2, 2025
Although cocktail is the catchall term for any alcoholic mixed drink, its 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 roosters tail it doesnt really clear anything up, either. Although the term first appeared in print in 1798, it wasnt until 1806 that cocktail shared the definition it bears today.
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