EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 3 MIN
#5: Daiquiri
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Explore the true origins of the daiquiri, a cocktail far older and more elegant than popular belief suggests. Created in Cuba around 1898 by American mining engineer Jennings Cox, the daiquiri invented the sour formula that every citrus cocktail owes rent to. Discover how this classic drink came from a simple mix of white rum, lime juice, and sugar.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | The Why of Words (daily etymology) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com
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Explore the true origins of the daiquiri, a cocktail far older and more elegant than popular belief suggests. Created in Cuba around 1898 by American mining engineer Jennings Cox, the daiquiri invented the sour formula that every citrus cocktail owes rent to. Discover how this classic drink came from a simple mix of white rum, lime juice, and sugar. --- More from Sticky Note Podcasts: Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | The Why of Words (daily etymology) | Photography Knowledge (daily ph...
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#5: Daiquiri
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