First tonic water
The fascinating history of the first tonic water, from 17th century medicine to today's G&T essential (via colonialism, malaria and Victorian entrepreneurship)
4 hours ago15 min read
First Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper is a genuine drinks enigma. It’s one of the most popular soft drinks in the world yet literally no one can agree on what it actually tastes like. Discover how, who and where it was first invented.
Aug 1410 min read
First oat milk
Surely Oatly - a barista's best friend - wasn't the first oat milk in the world? Turns out we've been extracting 'milk' from one of our favourite cereal crops for 1000s of years...
Jun 299 min read
First Prosecco
Prosecco is an Italian sparkling wine that has been made for millennia. But where did it originate? And who first wrote about Prosecco?
May 259 min read
First Red Bull
The astonishing, rags-to-riches story of the first Red Bull, from a humble homemade Thai tonic to one of the world's most powerful lifestyle brands.
Apr 2610 min read
First chelada & michelada
Ever heard of a chelada? It's a refreshing Mexican beer cocktail served with ice and spiced with salt and lime. Think margarita but with light beer. And a michelada is like a chelada on steroids, pimped up and packed with extra ingredients.
Mar 315 min read
First mezcal worm
The story of the first mezcal worm, or how a humble, plant-boring insect has been worming its way into popular drinks mythology for generations.
Feb 155 min read
