A cocktail is a drink that typically contains alcohol, sugar, water, and bitters. The word “cocktail” is derived from the French word “coquetier”, meaning “glass for a small drink”.

There are many theories as to why cocktails are called cocktails. One theory is that the drink was originally named after the coquetier, the French name for a small glass used for serving a drink. Another theory is that the drink was originally named after the cock, the male bird that …