International Women’s Day: 6 cocktails named after iconic women
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Bloody Mary
Bloody Mary cocktail is named after Queen Mary of England. It is made using vodka, tomato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and various other spices, making it flavourful.
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Shirley Temple
Shirley Temple is a non-alcoholic drink. It was named after the famous child actress Shirley Temple. It is prepared using ginger ale and grenadine.
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Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford cocktail is made with white rum, pineapple juice, grenadine, and maraschino liqueur. It was named after the renowned silent film actress Mary Pickford.
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Margherita
The origins of Margherita drink are debated. A story suggests that a woman named Margherita enjoyed tequila mixed with lime juice and triple sec, after whom the drink was named.
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Pink Lady
Pink Lady cocktail was named after a popular song from the 1920s. It consists of gin, grenadine, and lemon juice.
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The Audrey
‘The Audrey’ is inspired by the iconic Hollywood actress Audrey Hepburn. This cocktail is made with St Germain elderflower, lemon juice, and cucumber slices.