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    Liquid History: The Epic Journey of Cocktails

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    From ancient mixed drinks to molecular mixology, explore how cocktails evolved from practical necessity to cultural phenomenon, shaping civilizations and social connections across millennia.

    Liquid History: The Epic Journey of Cocktails

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    The Epic History Of Cocktails: From Classic Taverns To Modern Mixology
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    World of Drinks: From Orchard to Cup
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    World of Drinks: From Orchard to Cup

    4 h 34 m•4 Episodi
    The World of Drinks: From Orchard to Cup
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    The World of Drinks: From Orchard to Cup

    5 h 39 m•4 Episodi
    Whiskey history & nuances 101
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    Whiskey history & nuances 101

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    Punti chiave

    1

    Opening & Welcome to the World of Cocktails

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    2

    Setting the Stage: Our Liquid Time Machine

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    3

    Ancient Foundations: When Mixing First Began

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    4

    The Golden Age: When Bartending Became an Art

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    Prohibition's Paradox: How Banning Booze Spread Cocktail Culture

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    Post-War Evolution: Tiki Culture and Changing Tastes

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    Global Cocktail Culture: How the World Embraced Mixed Drinks

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    The Craft Cocktail Renaissance: Bringing Back the Art

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    The Science of Social Drinking: Why Cocktails Matter

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    Modern Techniques and Tools: The Art Meets Science

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    Practical Applications: Bringing Cocktail Culture Home

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    Wrapping Up: The Enduring Legacy of Liquid Culture

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