In May 1917, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reported that Mrs. Julius S. Walsh, Jr. hosted the world's first cocktail party at her home on a Sunday afternoon from noon until one o'clock.
It was an instant hit and shortly after became a St. Louis (and American) institution.
Here's what Mrs. Walsh served:
Mrs. Walsh, we at BnB raise our glass to you.
Here's what Mrs. Walsh served:
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| Bronx cocktail |
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| Clover Leaf |
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| Gin Fizz |
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| Mint Julep |
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| Sazerac |
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| Martini |
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| Manhattan |
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