First Guinness
Like the stout itself, this is a rich and deliciously moreish tale recounting the incredible history of the world's first Guinness beer
Feb 2812 min read
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First margarita cocktail
The margarita has become the world's second most popular cocktail, but who first perfected the recipe and achieved margarita immortality?
Jan 108 min read
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First eggnog
Eggnog is an under-appreciated Christmas cocktail, a kind of sweet dairy-based punch spiked with your favourite booze and enjoyed cold.
Dec 18, 20249 min read
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First Angostura bitters
Who knew the bottle of Angostura aromatic bitters, with its oversized label, had such a dramatic and tempestuous history?
Nov 18, 20249 min read
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First pink champagne
Pink champagne has always been a rare and refined treat, oozing sophistication and glamour. But who was the first to invent it and why?
Oct 25, 20245 min read
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First cappuccino
The cappuccino is one of the most famous styles of Italian coffee in the world. With an espresso at its base, it’s crafted from equal...
Sep 13, 20247 min read
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First whiskey distilling licence
The world’s first official whiskey licence was granted to Sir Thomas Phillips for the production of aqua vitae (Gaelic for whiskey)
Aug 17, 20245 min read
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