The Dark n’ Stormy is September 17th Drink of the Day!!
I couldn’t really find a drink to match with the history of the day, so I figured I would introduce one to you that has been around for a while, but not really heard about in the United States. It is common in other areas of the world, such as Burmuda and Australia. Once you get a taste of it, it will surely become a favorite for you.
The change of seasons is right on us, so we will be seeing many nights where we will probably want to stay inside. This mixture will be sure to relax you as you’re riding out the bad weather. Why not a Dark n’ Stormy during a dark and stormy night….right?
Dark n’ Stormy
Ginger Beer
2 oz. Dark Rum
1 Wedge of Lime for Garnish
Method: Begin by filling a highball glass with ice. Pour ginger beer to about an one and one half inches from the rim. Top off with dark rum. Garnish by squeezing in a wedge of lime, then drop it into the drink. Straw and serve.
This day in history:
1787 - The US Constitution was completed and signed by the majority of the delagates during the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia.
1908 - Lt. Thomas Selfridge became the first airplane fatality when a plane piloted by Orville Wright, with him as a passenger, hit a bracing wire which caused the plane to go out of control in Fort Myer, VA. The wreck would also seriously injure Wright.
1939 - Taisto Maki became the first person to run 10,000 meters under thirty minutes, (29:52).
1976 - The first Space Shuttle, Enterprise, was introduced by NASA.
Notable Birthday:
John Rutledge, the second appointed Chief of Justice of the United States, was born on this day in 1739.
Notable Quote:
“I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn’t, than to life my life as if there isn’t and die to find out that there is.” - Albert Camus
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