1936 The Artistry of Mixing Drinks by Frank Meier

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INTRODUCTION

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Many will ask what Is the origin of Cocktails. In compiling this book on the art of mixing drinks I have recently had the occasion to investigate the origin of the name "Cocktails The inventor of this boon to mankind will perhaps always remain unknown. But, in going through some old documents, I find the following story, which, authentic or not, may please many : In 1779, Betsy Flanagan set up a "Tavern" near Yorktown where the American and French officers of the Revolutionary Army metand enjoyed a new sort of drink compounded by Betsy which became very popular and was called a "Bracer". In the neighbourhood an Englishman kept splendid poultry imported from his mother-country. Betsy Flanagan was fiercely hostile to this gentleman and was always promising to feed the American and French officers with a fine fowl that was In the loyalist's grounds. From time to time they would tease her about the delay in carrying her promises into effect. One night, when there was an unusual attendance of these officers at the tavern,she invited them into her dining room where was spread a bountiful feast of chicken. The Englishman's chicken coop had been raided. When the chicken banquet was over, Betsy invited the guests into the bar, and with great pride pointed to the chicken tails

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