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Quiz about Cock tales
Quiz about Cock tales

Cock - tales Trivia Quiz

No one knows for sure how the word cocktail came into existence but there are a million stories regarding its origin.

A multiple-choice quiz by ace_sodium. Estimated time: 7 mins.
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Author
ace_sodium
Time
7 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
126,675
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
4 / 10
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2220
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Question 1 of 10
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) Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. By far, one of the most accepted and popular stories concerns a former U.S president. Which one? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
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?
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Question 4 of 10
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 _________________? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
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? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
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?
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Question 7 of 10
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?
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Question 8 of 10
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?
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Question 9 of 10
9. A popular and credible story states that the word 'cocktail' was a mispronunciation of the French word 'Coquetier'. What is a coquetier? Hint


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Question 10 of 10
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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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
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)

Answer: Betsy's Bracers

 Betsy supposedly served at a tavern near Hall's Corners, New York. The story goes like this - American soldiers stole male pheasants from their British counterparts and celebrated this at the Tavern. It is said at the time of the toast, one of the American soldiers was heard saying, "Here's to the divine liquor which is as delicious to the palate, as the cock's tails are beautiful to the eye." This was followed by the French reply, "Viva le cocktail!"
2. By far, one of the most accepted and popular stories concerns a former U.S president. Which one?

Answer: George Washington

 According to About.com, Washington and his men frequented a tavern where the drink glass used to be decorated by tying a tail feather (cock's) on the outside of the glass. Ironically Washington wore feathers in his hat and the cocktail originated when a fellow officer toasted to the "Cock's tail."
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?

Answer: Cock's Ale

 This drink was made by fermenting ale along with chicken (or cocks), raisins, brown sugar etc for about 9 to 12 days.
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 _________________?

Answer: Horses

 According to About.com, horses of superb quality, but of mixed origins would have their tails docked to identify them. This was termed as "cocktails." After making the drink, Dr. Johnson (already familiar with this term) said, "to mix spirits to wine smacks of our alcoholic hyperbole. It would be a veritable cocktail of a drink."
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?

Answer: Second Regiment of the Royal Sussex Fusiliers

 Supposedly these officers had a tradition of mixing their drinks a lot and were called " the cocktails" by other regiments!
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?

Answer: Peggy

 The story says that at the time of the marriage, the sailor had a fighting cock by the name of Lightning. During their first night, Lightning crowed and shook loose a feather, upon which Peggy took the feather and placed it in the drink she made and said to her husband, "Lightning names this drink! Drink this cocktail, sir, to your success with my father, and as a pledge of our future happiness."
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?

Answer: The Girl

 Seeing their dilemma, the girl Coctel, drank from the cup herself. The word cocktail is said to be a modification of her name.
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?

Answer: Bottom of the barrel

 According to About.com, it is said that one Colonel Carter was served a bad quality 'cock tail', who then proclaimed that that he will, thereafter, make cocktails by brewing it himself!
9. A popular and credible story states that the word 'cocktail' was a mispronunciation of the French word 'Coquetier'. What is a coquetier?

Answer: Egg Cup

 This story is based on the life of Antoine Peychaud (creator of the Sazerac cocktail and Peychaud bitters). It is said after he opened his drug store at New Orleans, he would serve his bitters in an egg cup!
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?

Answer: Cock of the Walk

 At the end of all this, all the men would get together for a drink, where the glass resembled a cock's breast and the stirrer looked a cock's tail feather. Most of the tales mentioned here are from about.com and the books issued by the International Bartenders Association and 'An Encyclopedia to Wine, Beer and Spirits'. Most of the stories are humourous and ridiculous (most times) and could be the result of a drunkard's imagination working overtime!
Source: Author ace_sodium

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