The rare history of a 100-year-old vodka cocktail
In short: Discover the origins of one of the earliest vodka-based mixed drinks. This video explores a specific recipe from an incredibly rare historical publication, tracing how European bartenders first began to innovate with vodka during the early 20th century.
The featured drink is sourced from the 'Coronation Edition' of the 1937 Cafe Royal Cocktail Book. This publication is a rarity; it is claimed that only 25 copies were ever printed in its original form, though paperback reprints emerged in the 1980s.
The recipe marks a significant moment in mixology as part of the dawn of vodka cocktails. While gin was often the primary spirit for complex mixes, European bartenders began experimenting with vodka's versatility during this era.
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