Cocktail historian Elizabeth Pearce spills the tea: Stories behind your favorite holiday cocktails
HOUSTON – Did you know that in the late 1800s eggnog was originally served to sick people as a medicinal elixir? It was rich in calories plus the added booze created a calming effect.
“It was like drinking Ensure but without the booze,” says Elizabeth Pearce , a cocktail expert and historian based in New Orleans.
Elizabeth leads cocktail tours and events that are not only tasty, they’re also educational. From the history of Prohibition to the reason spices are used in so many holiday drinks, she’s your guide to all things alcohol.
Visit Elizabeth’s website to learn more.
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