Invented in 1850s New Orleans by Joseph Santini, the Brandy Crusta pairs cognac, orange curaçao, maraschino, lemon, and bitters in one of cocktail history’s most influential drinks.

Ice wasn't always easy to come by, especially in America during the 1800s. So we wanted to see what drinking was really like ...

While often eclipsed by spirits like gin or whiskey, brandy can provide a delicious boozy base, too. Distilled since the Middle Ages — an early favorite of American colonists — the spirit appeared in ...

Cocktail Queries is a Paste series that examines and answers basic, common questions that drinkers may have about mixed drinks, cocktails and spirits. Check out every entry in the series to date. At ...