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The Nevada Cocktail is March 19th Drink of the Day!!

March 18, 2012 | By Shaun the Bartender | Add a Comment

It’s hard to believe it’s been less than 100 years since they established gambling in Nevada, but that’s the case. On this day, in 1931, the Nevada Legislature legalized gambling, opening up the doors for places such as Reno and Lake Tahoe to prosper. It also brought into existance the city of Las Vegas. Ah, yes, the sound of the bells ringing and the showgirls dancing the night away wouldn’t have happened if it wasn’t for this. And let’s not forget the many couples who’ve been married (and divorced) here.

To recognize this big part of history, I’d like to introduce a drink named after the state that’s given us our adult get-away. This drink is a combination of sweet and sour. The citrus edge with the sugar and rum, as you will find out, is a great combination.

Nevada Cocktail
2 oz. Light Rum
2 oz. Grapefruit Juice
Juice of one lime
2 tsp. sugar
Dash Angostura Bitters

Method: Pour ingredients into a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously then strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

This day in history:
1831 - The first bank robbery in the US was reported at the City Bank in New York City. Over $245 Thousand dollars was taken.
1931 - Nevada Legislature legalized gambling.
1953 - The Acadamy Awards was televised for the first time.
2003 - Operation Iraqi Freedom began with airstrikes on Baghdad.

Notable Birthday:
Wyatt Earp, Frontiersman/Lawman/Gunfigher, was born on this day in 1848.

Notable Quote:
“Fast is fine, but accuracy is everything.” - Wyatt Earp