Houston – Cocktail historian Elizabeth Pearce is back in Studio B to share the fascinating stories behind some of the world’s most iconic drinks, including the Sazerac, Negroni, and Vieux Carré. Known for blending history with hospitality, Elizabeth brings these cocktails to life by connecting them to the people, places, and events that inspired their creation. Plus, we got plenty of fun facts you’ll want to share at your next happy hour.

The stories behind the cocktail

Sazerac Est. 1842

The Official Cocktail of New Orleans. It features Peychaud’s Bitters, which were invented in New Orleans and originally served medicinally. The original recipe used cognac, but in the 1880s, there was a terrible disease in France that wiped out the grapes, which also made cognac hard to get (and expe

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