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Sometimes names get downright strange. We're way fine with that. We just need to know why.

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A lot of work goes into creating an original cocktail. Doesn't matter whether you're a world-renowned bartender or a cocktail enthusiast working your home bar. Hell, some established bartenders try a recipe twenty times to get it right. Then, once you're content with the taste of that new concoction, there's still one question remaining: What are you going to name it?

Cocktail names can be inspired by anything from alcoholic authors to the most important meal of the day, and anything -- and everything -- in between. Sometimes names get downright strange. We're way fine with that. We just need to know why. Don't we all?

What's the weirdest cocktail name you've seen or made up? Tell us in the comments!

10 Really Bizarre Cocktail Names

Fuzzy Navel(01 of10)

Look, we’re not in the business of judging anyone’s grooming habits. But one thing is clear: Not even James Bond could elegantly bark an order for this drink.
Though the name of this two-ingredient cocktail may have your brain thinking of several different hilarious scenarios, the reason behind this moniker is quite pragmatic. The Fuzzy refers to the Peach Schapps (get it?) and the Navel ties to the orange juice. Doesn’t get much simpler than that.
View Recipe: Fuzz Navel

B.A.F(02 of10)

Any Pulp Fiction fan can figure out exactly what these letters stand for. This all-spirit-based Bad-Ass-[insert big ole curse word] cocktail certainly talks the talk with a mix of Aperol, sherry, and Scotch. Who knows? Maybe this cocktail can turn you into a B.A.F yourself. Just please, no long-winded monologues.
View Recipe: B.A.F

A Lonely Island Lost in the Middle of a Foggy Sea(03 of10)

Finding a cocktail with an 11-word name is a rare treat. This cocktail from Chicago-based bartender Paul McGee turns the fun-loving culture of tiki drinking on its head with a deeply somber name.
View Recipe: A Lonely Island Lost in the Middle of a Foggy Sea

Sex on the Beach(04 of10)

What would this list be without mentioning this classic vacation cocktail? Born in Florida, this cocktail has remained a Spring Break staple since its invention in the 1970s.
View Recipe: Sex on the Beach

Redheaded Slut(05 of10)

This shot certainly wins the award for crudeness. Popular among the college crowd, this Jägermeister, peach schnapps and cranberry juice mixture can be found in any bar packed with frat boys and sorority girls. We only hope the origin of this off-color name was inspired by the cranberry juice and not by one person in particular.

Monkey Gland(06 of10)

This cocktail was supposedly created at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris, where other classic cocktails like the Scofflaw and the Bloody Mary were invented. Why the strange name? Apparently, the cocktail was inspired by a surgeon who experimented with monkey organs.

Goat's Delight(07 of10)

Usually, goats and cocktails do not go together. (Or so we hear.) Created before prohibition, it’s still a mystery how this forgotten recipe gained its name. One thing is for sure: Do not give this drink to your goat.

A.M.F(08 of10)

With four different types of liquor involved, this cocktail will no doubt knock you out for the night. Say Adios to the bartender and hello to your hangover.

Fat Like Buddha(09 of10)

Sipping this cocktail won’t make you gain weight but you might find peace with its delicious mixture of rum, Cointreau and Bénédictine. Next time you’re at a bar, order one of these and say it’s only because you’re seeking enlightenment.
View Recipe: Fat Like Buddha

Set the New Year on Fire(10 of10)

It’s not too often that a cocktail name offers a command. This uncommon New Year cocktail takes its name literally, with a flaming lime peel garnish. When the clock tolls midnight, listen to your drink and flame on.
View Recipe: Set the New Year on Fire

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