Wed 5/25 – 4-9:00 PM $5 Sangria special – Pinot Grigio with pear, kiwi, melon – slightly dry and fruity – a perfect early summer-time drink!
Thurs 5/26 – 4-9:00 PM – Jerry Thomas 1862 cocktail specials: The early Colonists felt it was safer to drink alcohol than the typically polluted water. It also served other purposes such as an effective analgesic, gave energy necessary for hard work, as a social lubricant, provided entertainment, facilitated relaxation and contributed to the enjoyment of food; so in general alcohol was thought to enhance the quality of life. There was a great love for the spirits as evidenced by George Washington’s large distillery; Thomas Jefferson treasured French wines; and the quotable Benjamin Franklin freed generations of pious tipplers of guilt when he declared “Wine is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” We have researched early colonial drinks and will be offering five of these hardy cocktails. All appear in the amazing first cocktail book, written and published by Jerry Thomas in 1862. He wrote the seminal work on cocktails, Bar-Tender’s Guide, and displayed creativity and showmanship while preparing drinks and established the image of the bartender as a creative professional. As such he was nicknamed “Professor” Jerry Thomas. Lest Bartenders have lost their way we quote Thomas: “….bartender’s first aim should be to please his customers, paying particular attention to meet the individual wishes of those whose tastes and desires he has already watched and ascertained; and, with those whose peculiarities he has had no opportunity of learning, he should politely in quire how they wish their beverages served, and use his best judgment in endeavoring to fulfill their desires to their entire satisfaction.”
The Real Georgia Mint Julep – Brandy, peach brandy, fresh mint, powered sugar; Brandy Cocktail – Brandy, simple syrup, curacao, bitters; Brandy Sour – Brandy, lemon juice, simple syrup; Morning Glory – Absinthe, brandy, bitters, Curacao, simple syrup; Brandy & Soda – Cognac on ice with soda to top; Worldly flight ½ price