100 Most Popular American Foods & Beverages
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Jack Daniel's
Jack Daniel’s is a top-selling American whiskey produced by the Jack Daniel Distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee. The mash is made with 80% corn, 12% rye, and 8% malted barley. The distillate is filtered through sugar maple charcoal and is then left to age in charred oak barrels.
The distillery was founded and created by Jasper Newton Daniel in 1866. Jasper, commonly known as Jack, was taken in by a reverend Dan Call. He lived with the Call family, and eventually learned the art of distilling from an enslaved man Nathan “Nearest” Green.
Mai Tai
Mai Tai is a popular rum-based cocktail originating from Oakland in 1944. Its name means good in Tahitian. In addition to rum, which can be both spiced and coconut flavored, the cocktail contains lime juice, orgeat syrup, and orange liqueur, typically curaçao, but in some versions it can include grapefruit juice, bitters, or grenadine.
All ingredients should be vigorously shaken with ice for a few minutes before the cocktail is strained into an old-fashioned glass. Before serving, Mai Tai is traditionally garnished with fruits such as pineapple, orange, and cherries. It became a trendy cocktail in the 1950s, when Elvis Presley promoted it in his movie, and since then it is heavily associated with Tiki culture and Polynesian-style settings. Read More…
