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The Mamie Taylor is a highball cocktail made with Scotch whisky, ginger beer, and fresh lime juice. It is generally associated with the late nineteenth- and early twentieth-century American bar tradition and is named after the singer Mamie Taylor. The drink is served over ice, with the whisky providing the base and the ginger beer and lime contributing sweetness, spice, and acidity.
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What ingredients are in a Mamie Taylor cocktail?
A Mamie Taylor combines Scotch whisky, ginger beer, and fresh lime juice. It is served over ice as a highball.
Why is the Mamie Taylor called a highball?
It is a tall mixed drink built with a spirit and a larger amount of mixer. In this case, Scotch whisky is lengthened with ginger beer and balanced with lime.
Who was Mamie Taylor?
The cocktail is named after the singer Mamie Taylor. It is associated with American bar culture from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
What is the difference between a Mamie Taylor and a Scotch and soda?
A Mamie Taylor uses ginger beer and fresh lime juice, giving it a spicy and citrus flavor. Scotch and soda uses soda water instead, so it is less sweet and less gingery.
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