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Cocktails were first introduced in America more than one humdred yearsa ago but their exact origins are more of a mystery.Many stories have been told but below is the story more generally accepted The squire of a little country inn was very proud of his daughter and was equally proud of his magnificent prize fighting cock. The bird suddenly disappeared and couldnt be found. Weary of searching the country he swore and told everybody in the village that the man who brought the cock back alive would be allowed to marry his daughter. Many days passed until one summer morning a young cavalry officer rode into the village, stopped in front of him and handed the cock back to his owner. The squire full of joy, produced drinks that all might toast the tail of the cock who had not lost a single feather. His daughter either by accident or from excitementat the sight of herfuture husband mixed whisky, vermouth, bitters and ice together. Everybody liked this delicious concoction so much that is was christenedon the spot "Cocktail" The officer introduced the " cocktail " amongst his fellow officers and it soon became known to the entire American army. Gradually its reputation grew and the cocktail because famous worldwide |