Drink of the Day: Fort Lauderdale Cocktail

I was getting up out of bed this morning, thinking about the weather. I am looking forward to this coming season, with baseball, warmer weather, and the blooming of all living things. As much as I complain about the snow and cold, I do look forward to the change of seasons. That’s what keeps me here.

I do admit, however, that these past two winters have been a test to my psyche, and I have contemplated moving to the warmer climates, at least part time, to get away from the below zero weather and the mounds of snow that linger for what seems an eternity when it’s here. One place that I would probably select to move to, if I was to do it, is where this cocktail is named after.

This is an interesting combination. It is a rum beverage that is joined with sweet vermouth to give you an interesting blend, that is helped along with lime juice and orange juice. All ingredients do well in playing their part and give you a finished masterpiece I’m sure you will be revisiting time and again. A perfect rum sipper for any type of weather. I hope you enjoy.

Enjoy your Thursday. May you have a fun and eventful day! Cheers!

 

Fort Lauderdale

1 1/2 oz. Light Rum

1/2 oz. Sweet Vermouth

1 oz. Orange Juice

Splash of Lime Juice

 

Method: Build this in an old fashioned glass with ice by pouring the ingredients in to measure. Stir. Add a half wheel of orange on the rim of the glass to garnish.

 

This Day in History:

1770 - In a pre-Revolutionary riot in Boston, five anti-British rioters were killed. It would become known as the Boston Massacre.

1836 - Samuel Colt manufactures his first pistol - a 36 caliber “Texas” model.

1963 - The Hula-Hoop was patented.

1922 - “Nosferatu” premiers in Berlin, Germany.

 

Notable Birthday:

Inventor of instant noodles and cup noodles, Momofuku Ando was born on this date in 1910.

Notable Quote:

“Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” - George Bernard Shaw

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