Abraham Lincoln, our 16th President and known in his day as the Great Emancipator, was born on this day. To show our gratitude for this great man, we will be introducing a drink named after him that was first introduced to the world in San Francisco’s Pacific Wine and Spirit Review on November 30, 1900.

President Lincoln was not a popular President in his day. There were many things he did that would rub some people the wrong way. However, because of his strong will and clear focus, he was able to end the Civil War. The Emancipation Proclaimation, which promoted the Constitutions Amendment 13 abolishing slavery in the United States, many feel, caused the assassination of him at Ford Theater in 1865.

Here’s to the man who made living in this country free for all! Cheers and Happy Birthday!

President Lincoln’s Cocktail
1 1/2 oz. Bourbon Whiskey
3 Dashes Simple Syrup
2 Dashes Orange Curacao
2 Dashes Orange Bitters
1 Dash Absinthe
Club Soda

Method: Pour all ingredients, except club soda into a glass full of ice. Stir well and strain into an Old Fashioned glass, (no ice). Top glass off with club soda.

This day in history:
1754 - Lady Jane Grey, Queen of England for only nine days, was beheaded for High Treason at the age of 15.
1909 - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) was founded.
1964 - The Beatles had their first New York City concert at Carnagie Hall.
1973 - The first release of American Prisoners of War from the Vietnam War took place.

Notable Birthday:
Abraham Lincoln, the 16th President of the United States, was born on this day in 1809.

Notable Quote:
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” - Abraham Lincoln