Ochsenblut (ox blood) is a
champagne and
burgundy
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cocktail from
Königsberg.
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The name "Ochsenblut" came from both the deep red colour of the drink, reminiscent of the colour oxblood, and the name of the Blutgericht pub ("blood court" – the pub being located under the regional court in Königsberg Castle) where it was served.
Literature
*Robert Albinus: ''Königsberg-Lexikon. Stadt und Umgebung.'' Special edition. Flechsig, Würzburg 2002, .
*Jürgen Manthey: ''Königsberg. Geschichte einer Weltbürgerrepublik.'' Hanser, Wien et al. 2005, .
*Gunnar Strunz: ''Königsberg entdecken. Unterwegs zwischen Memel und Haff.'' Trescher, Berlin 2006, (''Trescher-Reihe Reisen'').
See also
* List of cocktails
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References
Cocktails with Champagne
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