The Orange Blossom is February 3rd Drink of the Day!
If you like gin, you will surely find this drink will satisfy every taste bud. The Orange Blossom dates back to the 1930s and is found in “The Old Waldorf - Astoria Bar Book” published in 1935. It was invented, the author adds, by someone who wanted something a little different for their wedding reception or stag party. Trying this myself, I was amazed how smooth it went down, especially with the amount of sweet vermouth that went into it.
Orange Blossom
3/4 oz. Gin (London Dry)
3/4 oz. Sweet Vermouth
3/4 oz. Orange Juice
Method: Put all ingredients into a shaker full of ice. Shake well and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
This day in history:
1870 - The 15th Amendment was passed. which says that no citizen of the United States, can be denied the right to vote based on race, color, or previous servitude.
1913 - The 16th Amendment, establishing a Federal Income Tax, was ratified.
1959 - Rock performers Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper died in a plane crash near Mason City, Iowa.
1995 - Col. Eileen Collins became the first woman to pilot the Space Shuttle, (Discovery).
Notable Birthday:
Norman Rockwell, artist best known for capturing Americana in his cover art for The Saturday Evening Post, was born on this day in 1894.
Notable Quote:
“Health - What my friends are always drinking to before they fall down.” - Phyllis Diller
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