Drink of the Day: Mariposa

We are getting so close to the pool season here in the Midwest. To help you get in the mood, here is a cocktail that will help you do so.

A rum and brandy combination with some notes of citrus, then sweetened with some grenadine, you will be sure to get in the right mindset and have yourself a cocktail to get good at preparing when the season finally arrives.

Have a great day and enjoy this pre-season treat. Cheers!

 

Mariposa

1 oz. Rum

1 oz. Brandy

Juice of 1/2 Lemon

1/2 oz. Orange Juice

Splash of Grenadine

 

Method: Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Cap with a tin and shake well. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange wheel on the rim of the glass.

 

This Day in History:

1789 - The most famous mutiny in maritime history actually occurred on this date when Fletcher Christian led a group of sailors on-board the HMS Bounty and took the ship over from Captain William Bligh.

1945 - Italian dictator, Benito Mussolini was executed.

1967 - Heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali refused to be drafted in the Army.

2001 - Dennis Tito became the first space tourist.

 

Notable Birthday:

Talk show host and comedian, Jay Leno was born on this date in 1950.

Notable Quote:

“If God had wanted us to vote, he would have given us candidates.” - Jay Leno

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