Message 22831 of 39188 in General Discussion

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I think that a lot of inspiration comes from other recipes, and the fact that 
we have a much larger range of products to play with. Also, if you scan those 
old books you'll see that a lot of "original drinks" aren't really that 
oringal. For example what's the difference between an Income Tax Cocktail & 
The Bronx? A dash of bitters. This happenswith a lot with old drinks. I mean, 
what really is the difference between a Rikey, a Collins & a Fizz? Glassware, 
ice, build or shake, lemon or lime. If this process was continued today my 
Manhattan would be called something different to Roberts. He likes Bourbon, i 
like Rye. 

I think there's nothing wrong with borrowing peoples ideas. I saw a drink the 
other day called a Jasmine with gin, cointreau, campari & lemon served up. I 
liked the idea put swapped the Campari for Aperol and the Lemon for Grapefruit 
(oh, and chucked in a dash of orange bitters too!) 

That's how everything works. A Bramble, as we all know, is a gin sour with 
mure, a Mojito is a rum Julep with lime & a Side Car is a brandy/lemon 
margarita.

Happy mixing & creating!

Nidal.