Various cocktails
FOOD NEWS
Every Decade's Trendiest Cocktail
By Nicole Quy
1910s: Old Fashioned
The old fashioned was around in the 1800s, but it took off in the 1910s as people began sweetening their drinks to enhance the flavor and mask the harshness.
Posited in an era of change and upheaval, it makes sense why this distinctive and comforting drink that represents timelessness and tradition was so popular during this period.
1920s: Sidecar
Encapsulating the glitz and glamour of the '20s, the sidecar, made with cognac, orange liqueur, and lemon juice, is one of the most iconic Prohibition cocktails.
The sidecar has a sleek and stylish appearance that, combined with its sweet and tangy taste, evoked feelings of pure decadence, making it popular in swanky speakeasies.
1930s: Bloody Mary
A perky alternative to the sweeter drinks that dominated in the '30s, the bloody mary is made with tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and vodka.
The drink was used to combat hangovers and was very popular during the Great Depression, being well suited to daytime drinking and offering good taste with a boozy kick.
1940s: Daiquiri
World War Two rationing made alcohol harder to get, so many drinkers in the '40s turned to rum, which was easier to get as it came from South America.
The daiquiri required only rum, lime juice, and sugar, so it was well suited to a time of limited supply and offered a touch of comfort amidst a period of unrest.
1950s: Tom Collins
The 1950s were a time of post-war optimism and celebration, and the Tom Collins embodied this upbeat spirit with its playful cherry and effortless sleekness.
A Tom Collins combines gin, lemon juice, sugar syrup, and soda. The drink is incredibly easy to make, making it ideal for hosts to serve during gatherings.