#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 21 - The Margarita
Tequila was a later addition to the bartender's tool kit. Classic cocktails made with tequila are barely a handful, but one of them is royalty. The Margarita may not have a distinct origin story, but it does have a distinct flavor that makes it a staple in any bar you go to. #100DaysOfCocktails looks at one of the descendants of the Daisy (Day 10).
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 20 - Pina Colada
It was not until the invention of Coco Lopez, a commercially made sweet coconut cream, that the Pina Colada could be created. The Puerto Rican agricultural professor who created it did not know what he unleashed; it has spawned many other similar products and became part of the cocktail culture of the 1970's. #100DaysOfCocktails recognizes a classic in any form.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 19 - The Shandy
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 18 - Mississippi Punch
Not for the faint of liver, the Mississippi Punch is an amazingly smooth sipper with one hell of a kick. It is also typical of cocktails in the 19th century that were heavy on the liquor and lighter on the mixers. #100DaysOfCocktails celebrated a little on National Punch Day with a single serving powerhouse.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 17 - The Radler
Need something light and refreshing for a summer day? The Radler, or Shandy, is a great option. Half lemonade (sparkling or otherwise), half light lager, it was invented for a group of thirsty riders by a tavern keeper running out of beer. #100DaysOfCocktails looks at a rare bird in the cocktail kingdom: the beer cocktail.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 16 - The Sidecar
Orange curacao was relatively new in the mid to late 19th century. It became a popular sweetener as bartenders were fleeing the country before Prohibition. Harry MacElhone created a delightful cocktail, the Sidecar, in his New York Bar during that dry time. #100DaysOfCocktails take a look at this incredibly well balanced drink.
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 15 - The Kangaroo
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 14 - The Martini
#100DaysOfCocktails - Day 13 - The Martinez
From the success of the Manhattan sprang other cocktails with sweet vermouth. While many of the details changed, the formula was a simple one: equal parts vermouth and spirit, something sweet, and bitters. The Martinez was the next big hit that came out of this formula. Gin shows up again in #100DaysOfCocktails.