More than just mixing drinks, mixology is an art form – that combines creativity, skill and a deep understanding of balancing flavours. Its origins date back to ancient civilisations – the likes of the Egyptians, Greeks and Romans – who combined wine with spices, honey and herbs to create flavoursome (and more palatable) drinks.
Mixology, as an art, really took off in the 17th and 18th centuries with the advent of punch – a mix of spirits, sugar, water and spices – which led to increased experimentation with ingredients and preparation. The ‘modern’ cocktail emerged in the following century, when the likes of Jerry Thomas, known as the ‘father of American mixology’, published the Bartender’s Guide in 1862, which included distinct recipes.
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