top of page

The extraordinary origin stories of ordinary drinks

Aug 13, 20215 min read

First ice wine

Ice wine (Eiswein in German) is a type of dessert wine that can only be produced in teeth-chatteringly cold climates

FEATURED POST

Jan 108 min read

The margarita has become the world's second most popular cocktail, but who first perfected the recipe and achieved margarita immortality?

6 views0 comments

Dec 18, 20249 min read

Eggnog is an under-appreciated Christmas cocktail, a kind of sweet dairy-based punch spiked with your favourite booze and enjoyed cold.

8 views0 comments

Nov 18, 20249 min read

Who knew the bottle of Angostura aromatic bitters, with its oversized label, had such a dramatic and tempestuous history?

12 views0 comments

Oct 25, 20245 min read

Pink champagne has always been a rare and refined treat, oozing sophistication and glamour. But who was the first to invent it and why?

16 views0 comments

Sep 13, 20247 min read

The cappuccino is one of the most famous styles of Italian coffee in the world. With an espresso at its base, it’s crafted from equal...

21 views0 comments

Aug 17, 20245 min read

The world’s first official whiskey licence was granted to Sir Thomas Phillips for the production of aqua vitae (Gaelic for whiskey)

41 views0 comments

Jul 20, 20247 min read

Canned beer wasn’t publicly or commercially available until 24th January 1935, a surprisingly late invention for such an ancient drink.

70 views0 comments

I'm a writer, historian, researcher, booze hound and all round curious cat with a passion for delving deep into drinks and their origin stories.

Make sure you read my 'favourite first' story this month - it's a cracking yarn.

Contact

bottom of page