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Cocktail Collection (#6)

Step back in time and indulge in the allure of the cocktail, a timeless symbol of sophistication and indulgence




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Step back in time and indulge in the allure of the cocktail, a timeless symbol of sophistication and indulgence. From Edgar Degas' captivating painting "At the Cafe, or The Absinthe Drinker, " to Sobranie cigarettes' alluring 1963 advertisement, these glimpses into history transport us to an era where cocktails reigned supreme. Imagine yourself seated at a glamorous bar in the roaring twenties, surrounded by flapper girls exuding confidence and charm. As you sip on your favorite concoction from a Huntley and Palmers Cocktail biscuit tin lid-turned-glass, you can't help but feel like part of a secret society that embraces pleasure without inhibition. The mystique deepens as you encounter Booths Dry Gin's seductive advertisement at the Gargoyle club. The illustration by Gebrauchsgrafik in 1928 captures the essence of this hidden world, where gin flows freely amidst dimly lit corners and whispered conversations. Transporting ourselves further through time, we find Diana Dors enchanting audiences with her beauty in Maurice Elveys' film "My Wife's Lodger" from 1952. Her presence evokes images of elegant parties filled with laughter and clinking glasses. In Havana Vieja, row upon row of glasses glisten on a bar as a skilled bartender prepares mojito cocktails with precision. This scene embodies both tradition and innovation—a testament to how cocktails have evolved over time while retaining their timeless appeal. Gordon's Gimlet Cocktail advertisement beckons us closer with its promise of refreshment—an invitation to escape reality for just one moment. And who could resist Alfred Leete's whimsical artwork titled "The Cocktail Girl. "? It encapsulates the spirit of fun and adventure that accompanies every sip taken from those enticing glasses.