Why are cocktails called cocktails? Is it because the consumption of them leads to the pursuit of cocks and tails??? Just wondering.
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Cocktails
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Bgrits Said:
on March 9, 2010 at 3:12 pm
You crack me up but I agree.
But here is the wikipedia definition:
A tavern near Elmsford, New York was popular with the officers of the Revolutionary soldiers of Washington and Lafayette. The American troops preferred whiskey or gin, the French preferred wine or vermouth. All enjoyed a bit of brandy or rum. Sometimes late in the evenings, in a spirit of camaraderie, the spirits were mixed from one cup to another during toasts. A soldier stole a rooster from the tavern owner’s neighbor, who was believed to be a Tory supporter of George III of the United Kingdom. The rooster was promptly cooked and served to the customers, with the tail feathers used to adorn the accompanying drinks. The toasts accompanying this meal were “vive le cocktail” and the mixed drinks were so called ever after.[8]
Another etymology is that the term is derived from coquetier, a French double-ended egg-cup which was used to serve the beverage in New Orleans in the early 19th century.[9]
V Renee Said:
on March 9, 2010 at 3:44 pm
Lmao!! Well you learn something new everyday. Next time I do a toast, I’m totally yelling out “vive le cocktail”!! It has a nice ring to it! Lol