The Heat Wave Cocktail is July 10th Drink of the Day!!

We’ve had a very hot and sticky summer so far here in the Midwest, with record breaking temperatures and unusually dry weather reeking havoc across the middle part of the United States. However, there was a day in Death Valley, California on this day, back in 1913 that was so hot that it actually melted thermostats. The temperature hit 134F in this region, still the hottest day on record in the Continental United States.

I found a drink that they could have helped keep themselves somewhat quenched on this day. Plus, the name of the drink goes along with what most of us have been through the last month. Enjoy it while hanging out at the pool, or quite possibly inside in the Air Conditioning.

The Heat Wave Cocktail
1 1/2 oz. Coconut Rum
3/4 oz. Peach Schnapps
Apple Juice
Orange Juice
Splash of Grenadine

Method: In a parfait glass filled half-way with ice, pour in the coconut rum and peach schnapps. Top off to about a 1/2″ from the top with equal parts of apple juice and orange juice. Finish it off by slowly pouring the Grenadine on top of the cocktail. Garnish with an orange wheel and cherry.

This day in history:
1890 - Wyoming became the 44th State of the United States.
1900 - “His Master’s Voice” trademark showing a picture of Nipper the Dog looking into the horn of a gramophone maching, was registered with the US Patent Office. This trademark/logo, used by Victor Talking Machine Company which would later become RCA Victor, is one of the most recognized trademarks in the world.
1913 - The hottest temperature ever recorded in the Continental United States happened on this day in Death Valley, California, where the temperature reached 134F.
1985 - After many customer complaints about the new formulation, Coca-Cola announced that the original formulation would be going back on the market as Classic Coke.

Notable Birthday:
Arthur Ashe, the first African-American male to win the singles tennis title at Wimbleton, was born on this day in 1943.

Notable Quote:
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” - Zig Ziglar

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