Ordinary run-of-the-mill idiot, Tomas Curras, is the owner and primary author of Vintage American Cocktails. During his brief moments of clarity, he plays video games and researches tasty beverages.
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Pepsi-Cola: Original 1893 Recipe
Pepsi Vs. Coca Cola Flavor I will be comparing the original recipes, so they may differ from those sold today, but the original Pepsi and Coca-Cola recipes are almost EXACTLY the same. The essential oil flavoring is nearly the same proportions. The only difference between Pepsi and Coca-Cola’s base cola flavors is that Pepsi has…
Root Beer – 1876 US Centennial World’s Fair Recipe
Why Is It Called Root Beer? Root beer is called root beer because sassafras oil is extracted from the bark of the sassafras tree’s roots. The name describes the source of the drink’s flavor. Thats it. Plain and simple. The two dominant methods of making root beer were either by fermentation or by making soda…
Absinthe Frappé – Original 1870s Recipe
What Does The Absinthe Frappé Taste Like? It tastes like a very strong absinthe soda. It’s good, but the star anise/absinthe flavor is as strong as a traditional absinthe drip. The drink is packed with ice, which helps soften the flavor a little. But, if you’re not an absinthe lover, this may not be your…
Easy Classic Lemonade – Recipe
Fresh Squeezed Lemon Juice Vs. Store Bought Lemon Juice Fresh squeezed is always better than store-bought. Hands down. I’ve tried to find a store bought I like, I really have, and they all are too bitter or overly sour without being flavorful. The bitter ones taste like the whole fruit was ground up and strained.…
Jägerbomb – Classic Recipe & History
History Of The Jägerbomb The Jägerbomb is a caffeinated alcoholic cocktail. Think of it as the precursor to drinks like Four Locos or Sparks. Red Bull was invented in 1987 in Austria and marketed as a premium energy sold at ski resorts. Before Red Bull, energy drinks were mainly seen as a working men’s drinks…
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