On World Cocktail Day, May 13, the expert mixologists at The Lakeside looked into some of the UK’s most favoured cocktails and the history behind some of these beverage staples.
World Cocktail Day is a celebration of all cocktails, from booze-fuelled Long Island Iced Teas to delicate, refreshing mocktails.
Mojito
Legend has it that the Mojito originated in Cuba and was traditionally used as a medicinal drink to curb the diseases on the island. Now one of the most popular cocktails on the market, the original moonshine, rum-type alcohol was mixed with mint, lime and sugar cane to ward of illness. It is now enjoyed as a refreshing drink all year around.
Thursday Is World Cocktail Day, What Drink Is Your Favorite?
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