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Even though phosphates were closely associated with the soda fountain, the ingredient acid phosphate did crossover to the saloon and made it into a number of cocktail books. The one cocktail that often shows up in these guides is the Angostura Phosphate. This drink was a pick-me-up used to cure hangovers, settle the stomach and clear the head. Many of these drinks haven't been properly made for decades because one of the key ingredients--acid phosphate--has been missing. With a little research and a lot of lab work I've managed to bring this ingredient back to life, and so far I'm really impressed

Soda phosphates are a class of drink the has disappeared from the beverage world. Yes, many places claim to sell “phosphates” but they really aren’t the original article. To be considered a true phosphate the drink must include “acid phosphate” and not citric acid or lemon juice. The problem is acid phosphate stopped being produced decades ago. But, when I was researching Fix the Pumps, I discovered the recipe for this long lost acidulent. With a freshly made bottle of acid phosphate in hand, the once supremely popular Wild Cherry Phosphate was a drink I needed to try.

This past October marked the 4th year I've been posting on Art of Drink, this being the 459th post. Last year I decided that I should do something a little more cohesive, like write a book. Deciding on a drink related topic, that hasn't already been done, can be a bit daunting and writing a cocktail guide was out of the question. I toyed with a couple of ideas but then fate smiled upon me and plopped the topic in my lap, after Chris McMillian asked me a question during Tales of the Cocktail.