Friday, October 8, 2010

The Dustbin of History

The Dustbin of History

One could say that the American slings (including juleps, cobblers and true cocktails) have been left in the dustbin of history, having mounted an historic but temporary challenge to punch’s title as the all-time greatest form of mixed drink.  Think about the sour element in most of today’s celebrated new drinks.  Punch is King again (even though many of his loyal subjects insist on calling him "Cocktail").

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