{"id":114844,"date":"2025-06-23T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-23T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/?p=114844"},"modified":"2025-06-22T21:24:29","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T02:24:29","slug":"sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/","title":{"rendered":"Sip History: The 12 Oldest Cocktails Still on Menus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cocktails carry narratives in their ingredients, reflecting history through taste. Some classic drinks have stood the test of time, still gracing menus today. Each cocktail possesses a unique story and a signature technique that elevates its flavor profile. As we delve into the oldest cocktails, we discover the combination of tradition and craftsmanship in every sip. Let's explore these enduring creations and the practices that ensure their lasting appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Classic Old Fashioned<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Cocktail\"
Ash Edmonds\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Old Fashioned remains a staple of simplicity and elegance. Begin with two ounces of quality bourbon or rye whiskey, which forms the backbone of the drink. Muddle a sugar cube with a few dashes of Angostura bitters until fully dissolved. The key here is to ensure the sugar integrates smoothly, avoiding granules. Add a large ice cube for slow dilution and enhanced cooling, then garnish with a twist of orange zest, gently expressed over the glass. The result is a perfectly balanced drink that highlights the harmony between sweet, bitter, and robust whiskey flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sazerac: A New Orleans Legend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Sazerac\"
Johann Trasch\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Sazerac is a testament to New Orleans' rich cocktail heritage. Start by chilling an old-fashioned glass with ice water. In a separate glass, combine two ounces of rye whiskey and a sugar cube muddled with Peychaud\u2019s bitters. The bitters are essential for their floral and anise notes. Empty the chilled glass and rinse it with a splash of absinthe for a fragrant layer. Strain the whiskey mixture into the prepared glass, topping it with a lemon twist, zested over the drink. This cocktail's complexity lies in its aromatic and robust profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Timeless Whiskey Sour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Whiskey
Andrey Grodz\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Whiskey Sour balances tartness and sweetness with a smooth texture. Blend together two ounces of bourbon, three-quarters of an ounce of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and half an ounce of simple syrup. Shaking with ice is crucial to achieving the velvety froth that characterizes this drink. Fine strain into a chilled glass to remove ice shards, ensuring a crisp finish. For an optional touch, add a few drops of bitters or egg white for enhanced foam and mouthfeel. A cherry garnish offers a classic touch, enhancing both the look and flavor profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

French 75: Elegance in a Glass<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"French
Stephen Harlan\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The French 75 blends gin with the effervescence of champagne, creating a cocktail that epitomizes sophistication. Shake one ounce of gin with half an ounce of fresh lemon juice and half an ounce of simple syrup until chilled. Strain into a flute and top with four ounces of chilled champagne, stirring gently to maintain bubbles. The balance of tart lemon, botanical gin, and crisp champagne provides a refreshing, vibrant experience. Garnish your creation with a twist of lemon peel, offering visual flair and a hint of citrus aroma upon presentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tom Collins: A Refreshing Staple<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Tom
Tom Collins Cocktail. Photo Credit: LOVE & LEMONS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Tom Collins remains a quintessentially refreshing cocktail, celebrated for its clean flavors and simplicity. To craft this classic, you'll need gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda. Start by shaking the gin, lemon juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Strain into a tall Collins glass filled with fresh ice, then top with club soda. Stir gently to combine. For an elevated touch, garnish with a lemon wheel and a cherry. The balance of citrus with botanicals makes this drink a perennial favorite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get the Recipe: Tom Collins Cocktail<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Enigmatic Martinez<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Martinez\"
MuiZur\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Martinez is a complex cocktail, often considered the predecessor to the modern martini. To prepare, gather sweet vermouth, gin, maraschino liqueur, and orange bitters. Stir the ingredients over ice in a mixing glass until well chilled. Strain into a chilled coupe glass. It's crucial to achieve harmony among the herbal vermouth, the juniper-forward gin, and the sweetness of maraschino. A twist of lemon brings a vibrant freshness, while bitters balance the overall profile. This is a sophisticated drink for those who appreciate nuanced flavors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mint Julep: A Southern Tradition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Mint
Adam Jaime\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Steeped in Southern tradition, the Mint Julep is more than just a summer cocktail; it\u2019s a ritual. Begin by muddling fresh mint leaves and a touch of sugar at the base of a julep cup. Add a generous pour of bourbon, then pack the cup tightly with crushed ice. Stir until the cup frosts, ensuring the bourbon mingles with the mint essence. Top with more ice and a sprig of mint for aroma. The key to its refreshing quality is the flecks of mint and perfect dilution from the ice, making each sip crisp and invigorating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Negroni: Italian Perfection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Negroni\"
Nuff .\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Negroni is an impeccably balanced cocktail, beloved for its simple yet potent flavor trio. Combine equal parts gin, Campari, and sweet vermouth in a mixing glass with ice. Stir until chilled, then strain into an old-fashioned glass over fresh ice. A fragrant orange peel twist squeezed over the rim enhances its signature bitterness. The Negroni's charm lies in its symphony of bold characters: the botanical gin, the bitter Campari, and the sweet vermouth. Its minimalism allows each ingredient to shine, making it a staple in cocktail repertoires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pisco Sour: A South American Favorite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Pisco
Lorena Samponi\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Pisco Sour is a staple of South American cocktails, known for its bright citrus notes and silky texture. Combine pisco, fresh lemon or lime juice, simple syrup, and an egg white in a shaker without ice to emulsify. Add ice and shake again, then strain into a chilled coupe glass. A dash of Angostura bitters on top adds aroma and a bit of visual flair. Using fresh citrus and achieving the right frothy texture are keys to crafting this cocktail. Its balance of acidity and sweetness, with the smoothness from the egg white, creates a delightful experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brandy Crusta: A Pre-Prohibition Gem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Brandy
Olena Bohovyk\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Brandy Crusta, a pioneer of refined cocktails, dates back to the mid-19th century. It\u2019s renowned for its balanced complexity and elegant presentation. Begin by selecting a quality brandy, as its rich, warming notes form the backbone of this drink. Combine 2 ounces of brandy with 1\/2 ounce each of maraschino liqueur and fresh lemon juice in a shaker. Add a couple of dashes of aromatic bitters for depth. Strain into a sugar-rimmed glass lined with a large citrus peel, ensuring the drink\u2019s signature flourish. This cocktail\u2019s harmony of sweet, sour, and bitter offers a sophisticated taste reminiscent of its rich heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Corpse Reviver: The Ultimate Cure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Corpse
Jakob Trost\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Renowned as a hair-of-the-dog remedy, the Corpse Reviver is a testament to the art of revival through mixology. Start by measuring equal parts of gin, Cointreau, Lillet Blanc, and freshly squeezed lemon juice (3\/4 ounce each is ideal). Add a dash of absinthe for an aromatic kick that elevates the experience. Shake the ingredients with ice until well-chilled, then fine strain into a chilled coupe. For a finishing touch, garnish with a cherry or a twist of orange. Its invigorating blend of citrus and botanicals serves as the perfect reprisal, offering bright, intricate flavors designed to awaken the palate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Daiquiri: Rum's Classic Cocktail<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\"Daiquiri\"
Maria Georgieva\/Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Daiquiri stands as a timeless emblem of simplicity and elegance in the world of rum cocktails. Opt for a well-aged white rum, which imparts a subtle depth to this otherwise straightforward drink. In a shaker, combine 2 ounces of rum, 1 ounce of fresh lime juice, and 3\/4 ounce of simple syrup. Shake vigorously with ice to ensure proper dilution and chill. Strain the mixture into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. The Daiquiri's allure lies in its perfect balance of tart and sweet, making it a quintessential staple for those seeking a refreshing yet sophisticated rum cocktail.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Explore the origins of classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and Daiquiri, tracing their timeless appeal and historical roots.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":114867,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"MSN_Categories":"Uncategorized","MSN_Publish_Option":false,"MSN_Is_Local_News":false,"MSN_Is_AIAC_Included":"Empty","MSN_Location":"[]","MSN_Add_Feature_Img_On_Top_Of_Post":false,"MSN_Has_Custom_Author":false,"MSN_Custom_Author":"","MSN_Has_Custom_Canonical_Url":false,"MSN_Custom_Canonical_Url":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-name":"","wprm-recipe-roundup-description":"","_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-114844","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nSip History: The 12 Oldest Cocktails Still on Menus • Staging - FoodnService<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"noindex, follow\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Sip History: The 12 Oldest Cocktails Still on Menus • Staging - FoodnService\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Explore the origins of classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and Daiquiri, tracing their timeless appeal and historical roots.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Staging - FoodnService\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"http:\/\/facebook.com\/foodnservice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:author\" content=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/foodnservice\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-06-23T17:30:00+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"2560\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1441\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"David Murphy\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@foodnservice\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@foodnservice\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"David Murphy\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"9 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"David Murphy\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/f9fe3f6643081e90aca10798631bd228\"},\"headline\":\"Sip History: The 12 Oldest Cocktails Still on Menus\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-06-23T17:30:00+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/\"},\"wordCount\":1308,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/\",\"name\":\"Sip History: The 12 Oldest Cocktails Still on Menus • Staging - FoodnService\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-06-23T17:30:00+00:00\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/06\\\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg\",\"width\":2560,\"height\":1441,\"caption\":\"Kobby Mendez\\\/Unsplash\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\\\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Uncategorized\",\"item\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/category\\\/uncategorized\\\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Sip History: The 12 Oldest Cocktails Still on Menus\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/\",\"name\":\"FoodnService\",\"description\":\"Comfort food and family meals made easy and delicious.\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/#organization\",\"name\":\"FoodnService\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/headshot.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2015\\\/07\\\/headshot.jpg\",\"width\":931,\"height\":960,\"caption\":\"FoodnService\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/logo\\\/image\\\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"http:\\\/\\\/facebook.com\\\/foodnservice\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/foodnservice\",\"https:\\\/\\\/instagram.com\\\/notageek4u\",\"https:\\\/\\\/facebook.com\\\/foodnservice\",\"https:\\\/\\\/www.youtube.com\\\/c\\\/DavidMurphy74\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/#\\\/schema\\\/person\\\/f9fe3f6643081e90aca10798631bd228\",\"name\":\"David Murphy\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/cc6eae2d0cd6ea858668031d7d7203420fe467b8c34d2850d65b252189355c46?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/cc6eae2d0cd6ea858668031d7d7203420fe467b8c34d2850d65b252189355c46?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\\\/\\\/secure.gravatar.com\\\/avatar\\\/cc6eae2d0cd6ea858668031d7d7203420fe467b8c34d2850d65b252189355c46?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"David Murphy\"},\"description\":\"David Murphy is the recipe developer behind FoodnService.com, a website dedicated to easy comfort food, slow cooker meals, Instant Pot recipes, and practical dinners for home cooks. With over 30 years of restaurant experience, he shares approachable recipes designed to work in real kitchens.\",\"sameAs\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/foodnservice.com\\\/staging\\\/meet-david\\\/\",\"https:\\\/\\\/facebook.com\\\/foodnservice\",\"https:\\\/\\\/instagram.com\\\/notageek4u\",\"https:\\\/\\\/pinterest.com\\\/foodnservice\",\"https:\\\/\\\/x.com\\\/foodnservice\"]}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Sip History: The 12 Oldest Cocktails Still on Menus • Staging - FoodnService","robots":{"index":"noindex","follow":"follow"},"og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Sip History: The 12 Oldest Cocktails Still on Menus • Staging - FoodnService","og_description":"Explore the origins of classic cocktails like the Old Fashioned and Daiquiri, tracing their timeless appeal and historical roots.","og_url":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/","og_site_name":"Staging - FoodnService","article_publisher":"http:\/\/facebook.com\/foodnservice","article_author":"https:\/\/facebook.com\/foodnservice","article_published_time":"2025-06-23T17:30:00+00:00","og_image":[{"width":2560,"height":1441,"url":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"David Murphy","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@foodnservice","twitter_site":"@foodnservice","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"David Murphy","Est. reading time":"9 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/"},"author":{"name":"David Murphy","@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/#\/schema\/person\/f9fe3f6643081e90aca10798631bd228"},"headline":"Sip History: The 12 Oldest Cocktails Still on Menus","datePublished":"2025-06-23T17:30:00+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/"},"wordCount":1308,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/","url":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/","name":"Sip History: The 12 Oldest Cocktails Still on Menus • Staging - FoodnService","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg","datePublished":"2025-06-23T17:30:00+00:00","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg","width":2560,"height":1441,"caption":"Kobby Mendez\/Unsplash"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/sip-history-the-12-oldest-cocktails-still-on-menus\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Uncategorized","item":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/category\/uncategorized\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Sip History: The 12 Oldest Cocktails Still on Menus"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/#website","url":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/","name":"FoodnService","description":"Comfort food and family meals made easy and delicious.","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/#organization","name":"FoodnService","url":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/headshot.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/headshot.jpg","width":931,"height":960,"caption":"FoodnService"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["http:\/\/facebook.com\/foodnservice","https:\/\/x.com\/foodnservice","https:\/\/instagram.com\/notageek4u","https:\/\/facebook.com\/foodnservice","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/DavidMurphy74"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/#\/schema\/person\/f9fe3f6643081e90aca10798631bd228","name":"David Murphy","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cc6eae2d0cd6ea858668031d7d7203420fe467b8c34d2850d65b252189355c46?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cc6eae2d0cd6ea858668031d7d7203420fe467b8c34d2850d65b252189355c46?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/cc6eae2d0cd6ea858668031d7d7203420fe467b8c34d2850d65b252189355c46?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"David Murphy"},"description":"David Murphy is the recipe developer behind FoodnService.com, a website dedicated to easy comfort food, slow cooker meals, Instant Pot recipes, and practical dinners for home cooks. With over 30 years of restaurant experience, he shares approachable recipes designed to work in real kitchens.","sameAs":["https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/meet-david\/","https:\/\/facebook.com\/foodnservice","https:\/\/instagram.com\/notageek4u","https:\/\/pinterest.com\/foodnservice","https:\/\/x.com\/foodnservice"]}]}},"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":1,"label":"Uncategorized"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/kobby-mendez-xBFTjrMIC0c-unsplash-1-1024x577.jpg",1024,577,true],"author_info":{"display_name":"David Murphy","author_link":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/about\/"},"comment_info":0,"category_info":[{"term_id":1,"name":"Uncategorized","slug":"uncategorized","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":1,"taxonomy":"category","description":"","parent":0,"count":3841,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":1,"category_count":3841,"category_description":"","cat_name":"Uncategorized","category_nicename":"uncategorized","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114844","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=114844"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114844\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/114867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=114844"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=114844"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foodnservice.com\/staging\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=114844"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}