There’s a lot of U.S. history they don’t teach you in school. Here’s the true story of what led to our early infatuation with the cocktail.
About Ted Haigh
Ted Haigh, a.k.a. Dr. Cocktail, is a graphic designer in the movie industry. He’s been researching cocktails since the ’80s, co-curates CocktailDB.com, and is designer of The Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans.
The Derby Cocktail
Bourbon. Curaçao. Sweet vermouth. Lime. We’re sad we didn’t concoct this comforting little ditty. But we’re glad somebody did.