What’s in a name? For cocktails, quite a lot. In fact, the name of a cocktail can be almost as important as the ingredients that go into it. After all, it’s the name that often catches people’s attention and encourages them to order a drink.

There are all sorts of ways to name cocktails. Some bartenders simply come up with their own names, while others borrow names from food or other drinks. There are also a few standard cocktail names …