Cuba Libre – The Story of a Myth
The Cuba Libre is one of the best-known mixed drinks in the world. We take a closer look at the myth that formed around its origin.
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COCKTAIL STORIES
ORIGINS, HISTORY & CONTEXT
Calm, well-founded insights into bar culture, iconic drinks and the people behind them.
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Every mix has a story: we highlight the places, eras and craft techniques that shaped classic drinks.
Moscow Mule – An American Story
Who invented the Moscow Mule—and when? We explain the origin, history, and recipe of this popular cocktail and its key ingredients.
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Sex on the Beach – Does It Have to Be?
The name isn’t for everyone—but the drink still has plenty of fans.
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Gin Basil Smash – A Success Story and Its Origin
The Gin Basil Smash is the shooting star of modern cocktail history. Created in 2008 by Jörg Meyer (Le Lion, Hamburg)[^1], it quickly spread around the world—and it has become a long-time favorite on our mobile cocktail bar menu, too.
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COCKTAIL – HISTORY & TERM EXPLAINED
In everyday language, the word “cocktail” is often used as a catch-all term for mixed drinks of all kinds.
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PLANTER’S PUNCH – A (VERY) LONG HISTORY
Planter’s Punch has been with us since we first got into cocktails and was already on bar menus during our training years.
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