Why is it called a 'cocktail'?

What began as simple mixtures such as early punches made from spirits, citrus, and sugar has evolved into a nearly infinite category of drinks limited only by imagination and the ingredients available.

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A Brief and Intoxicating History of the Cocktail

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W hat began as simple mixtures such as early punches made from spirits, citrus, and sugar has evolved into a nearly infinite category of drinks limited only by imagination and the ingredients available.

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