Category Archive for grenadine
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The Rise of the Escalator and "the Iron Pier Swizzle"
This week back in 1859, a Massachusetts man Nathan Ames patented the idea of a "revolving stairway." Let us walk you through the ensuing history of the escalator... then ascend to giddy heights with this custom cocktail. Read more...
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The Strike
This week back in 1827, a chemist based in Stockton-on-Tees, England, made a striking discovery. Learn about John Walker's accidental invention of the friction match, and then light up your night with these brilliant matchstick cocktails. Read more...
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Under the Desk
This week back in 1835, the fledgling newspaper The Sun started publishing a sensational series of stories about the discovery of life... on the moon. Hear about how New Yorkers bought outright lies about lunar unicorns and man-bats, then reach for this liquid tribute to reckless journalism. Read more...
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La Belle Rebelle
This week back in 1862, Isabelle Maria Boyd was captured by the Union Army for the first time. And why would the Union want to incarcerate a fun-loving teenaged debutante? Read more...
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Tybee Bomb
This week in 1958, the U.S. military lost an H-bomb. It's still lost... possibly somewhere off the coast of Tybee Island, Georgia. Read more...
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Fish House Punch
The cornerstone of what would later be known as The White House was laid this week back in 1792. It's first resident? John Adams, who favored this oddly-named colonial-era cocktail. Read more...
