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Raise a glass and celebrate National Cocktail Day on March 24! This special day has been around since the early 1980s when it was created to honor one of the world's oldest drinks. From daiquiris, margaritas, martinis and more, cocktails have come a long way over time. Today we can enjoy any number of unique blends from classics to modern-day concoctions that are sure to please even the most discerning palates.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Origin of Cocktails</div><div class='timeline-text'>The term "cocktail" started appearing in publications and personal correspondence across the United States in the 19th Century, referring to a mix of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1862</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bartender's Guide Publication</div><div class='timeline-text'>Jerry Thomas publishes "The Bartender's Guide," the first known book to list recipes for cocktails.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1919</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Prohibition Era Begins</div><div class='timeline-text'>On January 16, the 18th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution took effect, initiating the Prohibition era and ironically spurring a rise in cocktail culture as Americans sought to improve the taste of bootlegged spirits.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1933</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>End of Prohibition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Prohibition is repealed by the 21st Amendment on December 5, leading to a boom in bar openings and cocktail creation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1970s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Cocktail Renaissance</div><div class='timeline-text'>The craft cocktail movement begins, emphasizing fresh ingredients, mixology skills, and creative flavor profiles, updating classic recipes and inspiring entirely new concoctions.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1980s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Cocktail Day Establishment</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Cocktail Day is established to pay homage to the rich history of cocktails, encouraging enthusiasts to appreciate the craft and enjoy their favorite blends.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a cocktail party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite your friends over and create some delicious cocktails for everyone to enjoy. Have a signature drink that your guests can enjoy throughout the evening.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a cocktail recipe book</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Collect all of your favorite cocktail recipes, or even create your own unique drinks, and compile them into a book. Give it to friends as a gift or keep it for yourself as a guide to make sure you always have something to impress when hosting a party.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a distillery</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take a tour of a local distillery and learn more about the ingredients that go into making great cocktails, as well as tips on creating the perfect mix.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go on a cocktail crawl</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Explore different bars in your city and sample different cocktails from each establishment. Make sure you bring along some friends so you can all share the experience.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make an at home bar</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Stock up on essential liquors, mixers, and other ingredients, so you can whip up amazing cocktails right in your own home each time you want one.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Cocktails are delicious</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Cocktails can be sweet and fruity, sour and tart or spicy and complex. There's nothing quite like the taste a well-made drink, especially when it's made with quality ingredients. Whether you're a fan of classic cocktails like the Martini or Manhattan, or prefer something more modern such as an Aperol Spritz, there's no denying that cocktails are absolutely delicious!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Cocktails bring people together</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Having a cocktail is always a great way to catch up with friends or celebrate special occasions. It's almost like an unspoken language that everyone understands - when you all gather around for drinks you know it will be an entertaining evening! So why not make National Cocktail Day a regular event?</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Cocktails are fun to experiment with</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Making cocktails at home can be a lot of fun - and you don't need to be an expert mixologist to do it! Experimenting with flavors is half the fun – so feel free to play around with different types of spirits and mixers until you find what works best.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The origin of the word "cocktail" is a mystery</h3><p class='facts-content'>There are several theories about the origin of the word, including one that suggests it comes from the practice of using a rooster's tail (cocktail) to stir drinks, while another theory posits that it comes from the French term "coquetel," a mixed drink served to French soldiers during the American Revolution.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The oldest known cocktail recipe book dates back to 1862</h3><p class='facts-content'>Jerry Thomas, a bartender and mixologist, published the first known cocktail recipe book, titled "How to Mix Drinks or The Bon Vivant's Companion." This groundbreaking book introduced classic cocktails like the Martinez and the Tom Collins.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The first-ever cocktail party was held in 1917</h3><p class='facts-content'>A wealthy St. Louis socialite named Mrs. Julius S. Walsh Jr. hosted the first documented cocktail party, which she called a "cocktail party hour." The event was a small gathering of 50 guests, and it set the stage for the popularization of cocktail parties in the decades to follow.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Prohibition led to the creation of many classic cocktails</h3><p class='facts-content'>During the Prohibition era in the United States (1920-1933), when alcohol was illegal, bartenders had to get creative with their recipes to mask the taste of low-quality spirits. This period saw the creation of many classic cocktails, such as the Sidecar, Bee's Knees, and Mary Pickford.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>The world's most expensive cocktail was priced at $12,040</h3><p class='facts-content'>The "Winston," created by Australian bartender Joel Heffernan in 2013, holds the record for the world's most expensive cocktail. The drink was named after Winston Churchill and contained a mix of high-end spirits, including a 1858-vintage Croizet Cognac that, on its own, was worth around $6,000 per shot.</p></div></div>
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