Although there is evidence of the existence of the cocktail since the Bronze Age, the first recorded use of the word in the United States dates to the 1800s. Cocktails became increasingly popular throughout the 20th century, particularly around the mid-century.
Here are four popular cocktail recipes from the 50s & 60s, perfect for the upcoming warmer months!
Interested in more vintage cocktails? Here are some great reads:
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| Vintage Cocktails - Retro Recipes for the Home Mixologist |
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| Vintage Cocktails |
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| Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails |
Cocktails images and recipes: Mad Men
Book cover images: Amazon
10 comments:
The Zombie, named after the person who drinks several! Wow, so much delicious rum, so many delicious vintage recipes, and all to drink in with the eyes of vintage lovers and beyond! A toast to this post!
Great blog post.....haven't had a screwdriver in many years! A toast to you, Ana :)
It's Friday - Let's Party! Sounds delicious. Thank you.
Memories...my Grandmother loved her Grasshoppers!
Thank YOU Ana!
Is it 5 o'clock yet???
Great post!!
super cute post!! love all the images :)
Feels almost like summer is here!
Yum! I'll take a Blue Hawaiian please :)
Now I'm really looking forward to warmer weather :)
Cheers!!!
Ana, this is awesome!!! Zombie girl, myself. :) Thanks for this fantastic post!! :)
Oh yum! Nice to infuse a bit of the tropics into the day!
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