The Stories Behind Your Favorite Cocktails

Where Your Favorite Cocktails Came From
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A good cocktail offers more than just a tasty combination of liquor and mixers but also a great story.

From the Martini and the Cosmopolitan to the Black Russian, some of the most famous drinks have fascinating histories that involve everything from Cold War politics and celebrities to even presidents.

Read on for the back stories of eight classic concoctions.

The Bloody Mary

The Stories Behind Your Favorite Cocktails

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