Where Did The Term Cocktail Come From?

There are many theories about where the term cocktail originated. One theory is that the term was first used in a 1806 publication called The Balance and Columbian Repository. The publication was written by a man named John Jameson and it includes a recipe for a drink called a cocktail.

Another theory is that the term cocktail was first used in a 1803 publication called The Farmer’s Cabinet. The publication was written by …