Drink of the Day: Midnight Express
A good Monday morning to you all! Amazing how that hour jump affects your mornings, doesn’t it? On my second cup of coffee and still trying to get it all together. I think I may have a cocktail for you that will put you in the right state of mind after work. In fact, it may help you go to bed early enough to accept that hour difference and get you going in the right direction tomorrow.
This dark rum beverage is assisted with an orange liqueur and fresh citrus; a perfect sipper to enjoy anytime. Just be sure you are done with your daily duties before indulging.
Again, I am going to introduce Borducan Orange Italian liqueur in place of the Cointreau I used in the video. Since I had the opportunity to try this last year, there really is no comparison to it’s flavor and how it compliments the flavors of the other ingredients. The true orange flavor you get from it is second to none. Cointreau is good. However, if you have the opportunity to add Borducan to your liqueur cabinet, I highly recommend it.
I also have to mention that though you do not see the video when you read this from your email, if you open the link and actually go to my site, the first thing that comes up is the video, so if you have time, be sure to open up the link from the email and check out the video.
Have a great and fun day! Hope the beginning of your week is constructive and eventful. Enjoy and cheers!
Midnight Express
1 1/2 oz. Dark Rum
3/4 oz. Borducan Orange Italian Liqueur
Juice of one Lime or 3/4 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
Juice of 1/2 Lemon
Method: In a mixing glass filled with ice, pour in the first two ingredients. Squeeze in the juices from the lime and lemon, discarding the remnants after doing so. Stir. Optional: Add a lime wedge to the side of glass for garnish.
This Day in History:
1796 - Napoleon Bonaparte married Josephine de Beauharnais.
1841 - The US Supreme Court ruled that the Amistad slaves were free.
1862 - The first battle between two ironclad ships, the Monitor (Union) and Merrimack (Confederate), occurred. It revolutionized naval warfare.
1990 - Dr. Antonia Novello became the first woman and first Hispanic to become US Surgeon General.
Notable Birthday:
Chess champion Bobby Fischer was born on this date in 1943.
Notable Quote:
“No one saves us but ourselves. No one can and no one may. We ourselves must walk the path.” - Buddha
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