cocktails | smithsonianmag.comhttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/cocktails/RSS feed for cocktailsenTue, 02 Jun 2026 14:23:56 +0000The Gin and Tonic Is a Cocktail With a Storied History. Don't Overlook Scotland's Connection to the Classichttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/gin-and-tonic-is-a-cocktail-with-a-storied-history-dont-overlook-scotlands-connection-to-the-classic-180988875/The country’s scientists, doctors, merchants and distillers all played significant roles in transforming the simple combination that packs a complicated mythologyTue, 02 Jun 2026 14:23:56 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/gin-and-tonic-is-a-cocktail-with-a-storied-history-dont-overlook-scotlands-connection-to-the-classic-180988875/Cold Weather and Apples Were Two Things the American Colonies Had. Industrious Scottish Immigrants Turned Them Into a Favorite Spirithttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/cold-weather-apples-american-colonies-industrious-scottish-immigrants-turned-them-into-favorite-drink-180987466/Applejack is not quite whiskey, but it’s stronger than cider, and it was treasured by some of the Founding Fathers. It’s still around and makes an appealing cocktailTue, 21 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/cold-weather-apples-american-colonies-industrious-scottish-immigrants-turned-them-into-favorite-drink-180987466/The Story Behind Bermuda’s Rum Swizzle (Recipe)https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/story-behind-bermudas-rum-swizzle-cocktail-180971701/While the Dark ‘n’ Stormy may get all the attention by visitors, the swizzle is what locals drink Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:10:47 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/story-behind-bermudas-rum-swizzle-cocktail-180971701/The Uniquely Texan Origins of the Frozen Margaritahttps://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/uniquely-texas-origins-frozen-margarita-180969339/A Dallas restaurant owner blended tequila, ice and automation. America has been hungover ever sinceWed, 27 Jun 2018 11:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/uniquely-texas-origins-frozen-margarita-180969339/There's More to Classic Tiki Than Just Kitsch https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/theres-more-to-classic-tiki-than-just-kitsch-180964473/Bartender Martin Cate reveals eight fun facts about the past, present and future of tiki cultureMon, 21 Aug 2017 10:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/theres-more-to-classic-tiki-than-just-kitsch-180964473/