8 Bizarre Cocktails Companies Actually Thought People Would Drink

Though often tone deaf, sexist and generally ill-conceived, vintage booze ads can also be strangely endearing—and often hilarious, especially when it comes to their cocktail recommendations. Take a look back at eight of the most eyebrow-raising cocktails ever featured in old liquor ads—and then mix up something entirely different.

Care for some piping hot Dr Pepper? Just add lemon and rum!


Normally we’d rather have a cocktail than eat our mixed greens, but this Midori Parfait is pushing its luck.

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There’s nothing quite like murky brown liqueur topped with neon green liqueur.

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Step 1: Make a perfectly balanced Martini or Manhattan. Step 2: Water it down with ginger ale!

Instant Pussycat Mix was a thing that existed.


So was Tomcat Mix!

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SoCo and crème de menthe, anyone?

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This milk, maple syrup and vodka drink does not deserve any cowbell.

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