Who was Bloody Mary? Join us in exploring 10 drinks’ names

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Fancy names for fancy drinks Who was Bloody Mary? Join us in exploring 10 drinks' names 4 min. Nobody thinks twice about the contents of a drink if the name is Gin & Tonic. But what if you never had a Bloody Mary before, and are offered one? According to history, many popular cocktails were created during the Prohibition era when illegal alcohol was not the most palatable drink, and masking its flavor with other ingredients became a necessity. And, since these concoctions needed an appealing name, creative barmen and barwomen came up with many of the denominations we know today. Featured here are 10 of the most popular ones. Have you tried any of these? Read full article

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