Description
As The usa transformed from fledgling nation to world power, one element remained constant: alcohol. The eighteenth century saw the Father of His Country distilling whiskey in his backyard. The nineteenth century witnessed the lavish expenses on wine by the Sage of Monticello, Honest Abe’s inclination toward temperance, and the slurred speech of the first president to be impeached. Fast forward to the twentieth century and acquaint yourself with Woodrow Wilson’s namesake whisky, FDR’s affinity for rum swizzles, and Ike’s bathtub gin. What concoctions may also be found in the White House as of late? Talk over with the first lady’s beehives to find out!
In Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt, you’ll learn:
Which Founding Fathers had distilleries in their backyards
The teetotalers as opposed to the car-totalers
Whose expensive tastes in vintages led to bankruptcy
Which commanders in chief preferred whiskey to whisky
The 4 C’s: Cointreau, claret, Campari, and cocktails
The first ladies who heralded the hair of the dog” and those that vehemently opposed it
The most well liked stemware: snifter or stein?
Which presidents and body of workers members abstained, imbibed, or overindulged all over Prohibition
Recipes through the ages: favorites including the Bermuda Rum Swizzle, Missouri Mule, and Obama’s White House Honey Ale
So seize a cocktail and turn the pages of Mint Juleps with Teddy Roosevelt for a unique and entertaining look into the liquor cabinets and the beer refrigerators of the White House. Cheers!