The word cocktail is literally translated from the English word "cocktail". Why does this wine have such a strange name? To this end, there are different opinions. However, every legend is an interesting little story, and there is some truth.
It is said that Xu, a former king, made mixed wine because it was very popular with guests. He was at a loss. I lost the spoon for mixing wine in my hurry. In desperation, Thaksin pulled off the chicken feathers on his hat to make it, hence the name cocktail.
Others say that in a country in western Europe, hunters always bring their own wine when hunting in the mountains. At a meal, everyone mixed the wine and found that the wine tasted good and unusual. Wine of all colors is mixed together, shining in the sun, colorful, as beautiful as a rooster's tail, so people name it cocktail.
It is generally believed that cocktails originated in the United States and were later introduced to Europe. It is pointed out that the technology of making cocktails was introduced to Britain by an American named Jerry Thomas in 1859. What's more, cocktails were born in America.
It is said that there is a remote country hotel in Kentucky, USA, and the owner loves to raise chickens. One day, a beautiful cockfighting was lost. While the owner was sighing anxiously, someone found the chicken and sent it to the door. Cockfighting is regained, but the precious tail is not damaged. Master. I was overjoyed and mixed all kinds of good wine to entertain the chicken gatherers. This wine is called cocktail.
It is also said that 1795, the owner of a pharmacy in New Orleans, USA, made a drink mixed with egg yolk, which was called "Coquetier" by local French speakers. Later, this name was gradually used to refer to various mixed wines. And "Coquetier" is very similar to the English word "chicken tail", so everyone calls it cocktail.
Others say that during the American War of Independence, a group of soldiers won a great victory, and the local people were very excited. A hotel owner specially prepared a colorful and fragrant mixed wine to congratulate them. It happens that this hotel takes the feather tail of a rooster as its trademark, so people call this wine a cocktail.
No matter which legend is true, cocktails have become one of the most popular drinks in America. There are many ways to make cocktails. There are specific rules on how much lemon juice, sugar, ice cubes and spices to put in a glass of wine. Matching a delicious cocktail is also a skill. People who can drink it are as addicted to it as art. Since the advent of cocktails, the variety has been increasing, and there are more than 2,000 kinds so far. Here are some common cocktail recipes:
1. Brandy (2 ounces), bitter wine (1 drop), lemon juice and sugar;
2. Whiskey (2 ounces), printing wine (/kloc-0 ounces) and soda water;
3. Absinthe (2 ounces), gin (/kloc-0 ounces), champagne (2 ounces), lemon slices and sugar;
4. Champagne wine (1 cup), mint wine (half A Liang) and fresh cherries;
5. Jin Jiu (2 Liang), vermouth (1 Liang), bitter wine (1 drop) and onion.
Cocktails are cool and low in alcohol, usually between 10 and 20 degrees. Cocktail party used to entertain guests with cocktails and other drinks, but now it refers to all kinds of cocktail parties. The atmosphere of the cocktail party is very casual. Everyone can talk freely while drinking. It's a good place to socialize. The reception is simple and there is no need for fixed tables and chairs. Most guests eat standing up, sometimes a long table can be set as the main table, and some flowers and bonsai can be arranged under the stage. Several sets of sofas can be placed around for guests to rest, and several small round tables can be placed on which snacks and wine can be placed, and guests can eat at will. Cocktail glasses are traditionally large-capacity goblets.
The reception is held at a fixed time, generally not before noon, unless the National Day is arranged at noon 12. Different places have different time regulations. Generally speaking, cocktail parties are held in hotels and restaurants from 2: 30 pm to 5: 30 pm; The bar is from 2 pm to 5 pm. If you are at home, it will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm or from 5 pm to 7 pm.
According to past etiquette, the host of cocktail parties should send out invitations before the reception. Those who receive the invitation should write a receipt indicating whether they will attend. But at present, this etiquette has been gradually abandoned. Different from other banquets, guests can come and go freely during cocktail parties. Being late is not rude, and it doesn't matter if you leave early.