Names for cocktails come in all shapes and sizes. You might hear a drink referred to as a Sour, a Fuzzy Navel, or a Sex on the Beach. But what do these names mean, and where do they come from?

Sours are drinks that are made with citrus juices, such as lemon, lime, or grapefruit. Fuzzy Navels are made with peach nectar, and Sex on the Beach cocktails typically contain vodka, cranberry juice, and orange juice.

Most cocktail names are …