The Pony Express is April 3rd Drink of the Day!!

One of the most historic memories of the Old West is the Pony Express that would deliver mail from St. Joseph, MO., where telegraph service ended, to Sacramento, CA in eight days. Prior to this service, people would have to wait several weeks, even several months to receive letters from the east. On this day, in 1860, the first successful delivery on this route began. Stations on the route were roughly 10 miles apart, so the riders could be fresh for the trip. On this route were several areas of danger, with Indians and robbers always needed to be watched for.

Just a year and a half later, the first telegram line to San Francisco, CA was installed making this service dispensable. It would soon dissolve due to never making a dime. In 1992, the complete trail that was used was preserved and is now part of the National Trails and Parks, with some of it now part of US Routes such as Rte 36 in Missouri

In memory of all the brave riders that rode this trail for the eighteen months of it’s existence, I’d like to introduce to you a drink named after it. Brain MacGregor of San Francisco, California is credited for coming up with this drink.

The Pony Express
1 1/2 oz. Sazerac Rye Whiskey
3/4 oz. Qui White Tea Liqueur
1/2 oz. “B” Grade Maple Syrup
Juice of one lemon
Lemon peal (garnish)

Method: Take all ingredients and place them in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously then strain into a 10oz. bucket glass filled with ice. Twist the peal and rub rim, dropping into the drink.

This day in history:
1860 - The first successful Pony Express run begins in St. Joseph, MO.
1882 - Jesse James was killed by one of his gang members, Robert Ford, in St. Joseph, MO.
1936 - Bruno Hauptmann was electrocuted for the kidnapping and murder of the Lindbergh baby.
1996 - Unabomber Theodore Kaczynski was arrested.

Notable Birthdays;
Jane Goodall, English Zoologist, known for her work with gorillas, was born on this day in 1934.

Notable Quote:
“The greatest danger to our future is apathy.” - Jane Goodall

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