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The Bikini Cocktail is July 5th Drink of the Day!!

July 5, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

Though there have been fashions somewhat like this for many years prior, the true modern-day bikini design was first seen at a Paris Fashion Show on this date in 1946. Louis Reard, a French Engineer, is responsible for the design and name of this new fasion. Mr. Reard thought he would cause a stir to show more midsection and navel. Just a few days ealier, atomic bomb testing took place at the Bikini Atoll. He felt that the excitement of this new fashion would be just as explosive as the bombing itself, hence the name this new fashion was given. It would take a couple decades for this two-piece bikini to be accepted by the majority. Now, the many styles of bikinis have annual sales of over $800 Million.

To put emphasis to this new fashion design, I have found a drink that shares its name. Another great summertime cocktail to share with some friends.

The Bikini Cocktail
2 oz. Vodka
1 oz. Light Rum
1/2 oz. Milk
Juice from 1/2 a Lemon
1 Tsp. Sugar

Method: Put all ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake well, then strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with a twist of lemon.

This day in history:
1811 - Venezuela became the first South American country to declare independence from Spain.
1865 - William Booth founded the Salvation Army in London, England.
1946 - The modern-day bikini swimsuit premiered at a Paris fashion show.
1975 - Arther Ashe became the first black man to win a singles title at Wimbleton, beating Jimmy Conners.
1996 - Dolly, the first sheep cloned from adult cells, was born.

Notable Birthday:
PT (Phineas Taylor) Barnum, best known for founding the Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey Circus, was born on this day in 1810.

Notable Quote:
“Everyone has a fair turn to be as great as he or she pleases.” - Jeremy Collier