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1. One of the more popular rumours states that a barmaid, by the name of Betsy, used to serve a mixed drink during the Revolutionary War. Her tavern was frequented by the American and French soldiers, the latter coining the term cocktail after a humourous anecdote. What was the name of the mixed drink served by Betsy? (Note: this has nothing to with the Betsy Flanagan story)
2. By far, one of the most accepted and popular stories concerns a former U.S president. Which one?
3. Yet another story states that a particular type of drink used to be served during cock fights. The word Cocktail is said to have originated from the name of this drink. What was this drink called?
4. The English can't shy away from claiming credit either. One story tells the tale of one Dr. Johnson who made his friend Boswell a mix of gin and wine. He coined the term cocktail of this mixture. The inspiration for using this word came from _________________?
5. Another English story claims that the name "cocktail" came from the nickname given to a particular regiment whose officers drinking habits were, at best, notorious! Which was the name of the regiment?
6. Another tavern story from New York - the tavern keeper's daughter used to make a powerful drink whose recipe was known only to her. The name 'cocktail' is claimed to originate after she fell in love with a sailor and the incidents afterwards. What was the name of the daughter?
7. Yet another story states that the name originated when King Axoloti VII of Mexico was discussing a peace treaty with an American general. After the meeting, a beautiful girl bought a drink in a cup adorned with jewels to them - the problem was that there was only one cup and both didn't know who should drink first! Who drank from the cup in the end?
8. During the late 1700's and early 1800's, the tap from which ale was poured out of the keg used to be called a 'cock'. The usage of the term cocktail for mixed drinks is said to have originated from the name 'cock tail' which was used to refer to the ale from a particular section of the barrel. Which section?
9. A popular and credible story states that the word 'cocktail' was a mispronunciation of the French word 'Coquetier'. What is a coquetier?
10. This story owes its origins in Mississippi. Fights (let's call it amateur wrestling) were common amongst the men in the 18th century and the winner of a brawl was given a red cock's feather, which he would, then, put in his cap. He was also called a what?
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