Drink of the Day: The Brenda

With the rain pouring down outside as I sit here typing the blog this morning, I get the sudden urge to do nothing else but open the window and listen to the water making it’s majestic sounds as it hits the many things on my patio. Nothing like nature’s orchestra delighting us with its harmonic beat as I sip on my coffee. If it was later in the day, I would definitely have a cocktail that I will be sharing as today’s Drink of the Day.

Last year, I had the pleasure of serving a true novice of fine rye whiskey, and they were looking for something that would work well in cocktail form. She didn’t want an Old Fashioned or Manhattan, but something unique that would take some of the bite of the spirit, yet bring out the rye notes of the whiskey. This is what I came up with. Since she was the one who enticed me to concoct this, I named it after her.

If you feel like dressing this up, I suggest using a twist of orange and maybe a maraschino cherry. However, this is not necessary. You may also want to try this as an “up” beverage, shaking everything but the ginger ale and straining it into a nicely chilled cocktail glass. Add the splash of ginger ale to the combination once it is in it’s finished setting.

I wish you all a wonderful Thursday. Only one day away from the weekend kickoff. However, we still have this day to enjoy! Cheers!

 

The Brenda

1 1/2 oz. Rye Whiskey

1/2 oz. Tawny Port

Orange Juice

Splash of Ginger Ale

2 - 3 Dashes of Aromatic Bitters

 

Method: Build this in a highball glass with ice by first pouring in the first two ingredients to measure. Add orange juice to about an inch from the rim of the glass. Add a splash of ginger ale. Top off with Aromatic Bitters. Stir and serve.

 

This Day in History:

1914 - The first full color film, “The World, the Flesh, and the Devil”, was shown for the first time in London.

1939 - After being denied performing at Constitution Hall in Washington D.C., African-American contralto Marian Anderson performed at Lincoln Memorial.

1959 - NASA announced the selection of the United States’ first astronauts.

1963 - Winston Churchill became the first honorary US citizen.

 

Notable Birthday:

Photographer Eadweard Muybridge was born on this date in 1830.

Notable Quote:

“I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out that there isn’t, than live as if there isn’t and find out that there is.” - Albert Camus

 

 

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