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INTRODUCTION
Many will ask what Is the origin of Cocktails.
In compiling this book on the art of mixing drinks I have
recently had the occasion to investigate the origin of the name
"Cocktails The inventor of this boon to mankind will
perhaps always remain unknown.
But, in going through some old documents, I find the following
story, which, authentic or not, may please many :
In 1779, Betsy Flanagan set up a "Tavern" near Yorktown
where the American and French officers of the Revolutionary
Army metand enjoyed a new sort of drink compounded by Betsy
which became very popular and was called a "Bracer".
In the neighbourhood an Englishman kept splendid poultry
imported from his mother-country. Betsy Flanagan was fiercely
hostile to this gentleman and was always promising to feed the
American and French officers with a fine fowl that was In the
loyalist's grounds. From time to time they would tease her
about the delay in carrying her promises into effect. One
night, when there was an unusual attendance of these officers
at the tavern,she invited them into her dining room where was
spread a bountiful feast of chicken. The Englishman's chicken
coop had been raided.
When the chicken banquet was over, Betsy invited the guests
into the bar, and with great pride pointed to the chicken tails
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