Eighty-Nine years ago today, the tomb of King Tutankhamen was opened. What they found inside was a nicely preserved mummy of this young leader. It still is one of the most preserved mummys found.

To celebrate this in style, here’s a cocktail that will be having you walking like an Egyptian in no time. This drink was first made up by Mike Astins from the Fairmont Royal York Hotel.

Tut - tini
1 oz. Vodka
1/2 oz. Goldschlager
1 oz. Butter Ripple Liqueur
Splash of Cranberry Juice

Method: Place all ingredients but the cranberry juice into a shaker full of ice. Shake well then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add the cranberry juice.

This day in history:
1923 - The tomb of King Tutankhamen, discovered a year ealier, was opened.
1937 - Nylon was patented.
1959 - Fidel Castro declares himself Cuba’s premier after overthrowing Batista.
1968 - The first 911 phone system in the US went into service in Haleyville , Alabama.

Notable Birthday:
Sonny Bono, songwriter/entertainer/Mayor of Palm Springs, was born on this date in 1935.

Notable Quote:
“Failure is not fatal, but failure to change might be.” - John Wooden