We love a great cocktail as much as Hemingway loved to fight. And there's something magical about the greats—they're steeped in history and intrigue, and when prepared properly, are transformative works of art.
Below, we've taken a closer look at five of our favorites. Read on to learn how ol' Hemingway nearly ruined the daiquiri, why martinis should never be shaken, and to find out which cocktail was invented by royalty.
If the word "daiquiri" makes you think of plastic cups and pink slush, you're already on the wrong track. A traditional daiquiri is actually much more elegant than that, and according to this writer, when done right it "is a revelation".
Did you know that shaking a martini can both over-dilute and over-aerate the alcohol? Neither did James Bond. Here's why you should order it stirred, dry, and with gin, always gin. (Sorry, vodka.)
DId you know the negroni was invented by an Italian count? Which makes drinking one the fastest way to be fancy. Click through to learn more about this bartender favorite.
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Neither did James Bond. Here's why you should order it stirred, dry, and with gin, always gin. (Sorry, vodka.)</em></p>\n<h2><a href=\"/articles/old-fashioned-cocktail\">Everything You Need to Know About Old-Fashioneds</a></h2>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/old-fashioned-cocktail\"><img src=\"//img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/arF1RkJ3imniGHZHy2HndK/what-is-an-old-fashioned-600x390\" alt=\"what is an old fashioned\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" /></a></p>\n<p><em>Put down the muddler. Step away from the orange slices. You'd be doing this drink a disservice by making it any harder to, well, make, than necessary.</em></p>\n<h2><a href=\"/articles/what-is-a-negroni\">On Negronis</a></h2>\n<p><a href=\"/articles/what-is-a-negroni\"><img src=\"//img.grouponcdn.com/seocms/5N2vy8fBsujdRu5kNuEhv7/what-is-a-negroni-600x390\" alt=\"what is a negroni\" width=\"600\" height=\"390\" /></a></p>\n<p><em>DId you know the negroni was invented by an Italian count? 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