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National Lemonade Day

National Lemonade Day is dedicated to the refreshing summer drink. Lemons and sugarcane are both native to India, so it is likely that the modern drink is derived from a drink Indians drank called nimbu pani. Traditional or cloudy lemonade is popular in the United States, and consists of lemons and a sweetener, usually sugar. Pink lemonade adds flavors such as raspberry, strawberry, or other fruits to the mix, and it is rumored it was invented by a man who accidentally dropped cinnamon candies into his lemonade. Another form of lemonade is clear lemonade, which is popular in the United Kingdom, and it is more like a soft drink. It is many times used with beer to make shandy, and as a base for mixed drinks. While lemonade can be healthy because of its vitamin C content, the high level of sweeteners that are used to make it tends to negate its health benefits.

How to Observe

Sit back, relax, and have some lemonade. There are various ways to make your own lemonade, and here is one idea. You could also check around your neighborhood for lemonade stands, as there is a pretty good chance that there will be many set up to celebrate the day. If you have children or grandchildren you could help them set up their own stand. Lemonade Day is a group not directly connected with National Lemonade Day, but they help to get kids involved in starting lemonade stands, with the goal of fostering an entrepreneurial spirit and teaching business acumen. This may be a good day to look into getting your community involved with their programs.

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~Classic incorrect quotes to nourish your soul~

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Florida, grinning: I have a knife!

Gov: Put it down, Florida.

Florida: Make me! *sprints away*

~~~

Louisiana: You know, when I first met you I thought you were a real b*tch.

Alabama: What changed your mind?

Louisiana: Oh, I never changed my mind, you're still a b*tch. Why do you ask?

~~~

S.C.: Hey New York, do you have any hobbies?

New York: Swimming..

S.C.: Really? That’s cool. I never expected you to-

New York: In a pool of self hatred and regret :)

S.C.: Wtf-

~~~

Georgia: Your smile looks forced.

Maryland: That’s because it is.

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S.C.: *makes Louisiana a cup of tea but puts salt in it*

Louisiana: *sips tea*

S.C.:

Louisiana: *finishes tea*

S.C.: Didn't it taste bad?

Louisiana: Yeah, but I didn't want to hurt your feelings so I drank it all.

S.C., tearing up: Oh, okay.

~~~

Louisiana: Massachusetts... Why did you draw a pentagram on the floor?

Massachusetts: Your text told me to satanize the house before you returned.

Louisiana:

Louisiana: I wrote sanitize, Massachusetts.

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Gov: I just heard New York call the dog a “f*cking liar” because he barked like someone was at the door and no one was there.

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Texas: Y'know, I once knew a man who said to me: “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” He also had a pair of sideburns that would cause even Jude Law’s face to weep in forfeit. You put those lemons in a sack and beat your enemies with ‘em! And maybe if you beat ‘em hard enough the bag will split open and lemon juice will spray into their eyes, causing intense burning pains as you crush them into a citrus-y pulp!

Kentucky: Wait, wait, wait, wait. Their heads or the lemons?

Texas: Whatever caves first!

Kentucky: None of the parenting books I've read have prepared me for this sh*t....

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New York: Given the circumstances, I will let you hug me for four to five seconds.

Maryland: Forty five seconds?!?

New York: No! I said four TO five seconds.

Maryland, hugging New York: Too late.

~~~

New York: Are you trying to seduce me?

California: Why, are you seducible?

~~~

New York: Hey guys, I found a spider. Cool little lad. Thanks for eating the mosquitos.

New York: Oh no, where did it go?

Connecticut: NEW YORK WHAT THE F*CK?!

~~~

Alaska: I want to be with you for the rest of my life.

Texas: Damn, that sounds like a marriage proposal.

Alaska, getting down on one knee: That's 'cause it is.

Texas: (⁠｡•/⁠/w/⁠/•｡⁠)

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Kentucky Derby Cocktails & Mocktails guide

Are you ready to don your finest hat and indulge in the excitement of the Kentucky Derby?

This prestigious horse race, held annually on the first Saturday in May, is not only a thrilling sporting event but also a celebration of southern charm and hospitality. And what better way to enhance your Derby experience than with a selection of refreshing cocktails and mocktails? Let's dive into our ultimate Kentucky Derby cocktails and mocktails guide.

Classic Mint Julep

No Derby celebration is complete without the iconic Mint Julep. This refreshing bourbon-based cocktail is a timeless favorite. To make a Mint Julep, muddle a few fresh mint leaves with a teaspoon of sugar in a glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice, add two ounces of bourbon, and stir gently. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and enjoy the cool, minty flavors.

Oaks Lily

The Oaks Lily is the official cocktail of the Kentucky Oaks, a race held the day before the Derby. This vibrant and fruity cocktail is perfect for those who prefer a lighter drink. In a glass filled with ice, combine one part vodka, one part cranberry juice, a splash of triple sec, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Stir well and garnish with a skewered blackberry and lemon twist.

Derby Rosé

If you're a fan of bubbly, the Derby Rosé is for you. This sparkling cocktail adds a touch of elegance to your Derby festivities. In a champagne flute, pour three ounces of chilled rosé wine. Add a splash of elderflower liqueur and top it off with chilled sparkling water. Garnish with a strawberry slice and a sprig of fresh thyme for a delightful twist.

Bluegrass Lemonade

For a refreshing non-alcoholic option, the Bluegrass Lemonade hits the spot. In a glass filled with ice, combine equal parts lemonade and ginger ale. Add a splash of blueberry syrup for a burst of flavor. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a few fresh blueberries. This mocktail is a crowd-pleaser that both adults and kids can enjoy.

Southern Sweet Tea

No Kentucky Derby gathering would be complete without the classic Southern Sweet Tea. Brew a strong pot of black tea and let it cool. In a glass filled with ice, combine equal parts sweet tea and lemonade. Stir well and garnish with a lemon wedge or a sprig of fresh mint. Sip on this traditional southern favorite as you cheer on your favorite horse.

Remember to enjoy these cocktails and mocktails responsibly, and never drink and drive. The Kentucky Derby is a time for celebration and camaraderie, so gather your friends and loved ones, place your bets, and raise a glass to the thrill of the race.

Whether you choose the timeless Mint Julep, the fruity Oaks Lily, or any other delightful concoction from our guide, these Kentucky Derby cocktails and mocktails are sure to elevate your Derby experience. So sit back, relax, and let the flavors transport you to the heart of the Bluegrass State. Cheers to the fastest two minutes in sports and the joy of the Kentucky Derby!

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Alcohol-Free Mint Julep You non-drinkers out there can now enjoy the traditional mint julep with a slight twist while watching the Kentucky Derby without having to drink water! 1/2 cup prepared lemonade, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup white sugar, 2 cups crushed ice, Fresh mint sprigs for garnish, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves

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8 Delicious Alcoholic Drinks To Try This Summer In Sydney

If you’re looking to make the most of the summer, then indulging in some delicious alcohol delivery Sydney is a must. With its amazing pubs, bars and restaurants, Sydney's hospitality industry will not disappoint. From classic cocktails to craft beer and ciders, this city has something for every taste. 

This summer, the options for delicious alcoholic drinks in Sydney are endless. From trendy craft beers to classic cocktails, there is something to please even the most discerning palate. 

Here is a list of the best alcoholic drinks to try this summer in Sydney.

The Manhattan

This classic American whiskey-based cocktail has been around since the late 19th century and remains a popular option in bars and restaurants across Sydney. The drink is made with rye or bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth, and Angostura bitters, garnished with a cherry or an orange peel, then stirred and served over ice. The Manhattan's alluring combination of sweet and strong flavors makes it a truly unique and delightful experience. 

Aperol Spritz

Aperol Spritz has become a beloved Italian classic in recent years. This bright orange-hued beverage features Aperol liqueur which is made from rhubarb, gentian root, cinchona bark, marmalade oranges and other herbs, combined with Prosecco sparkling wine, soda water and served over ice with an orange slice on top as garnish. Aperol Spritz may be less potent than some other cocktails but its bright flavor is sure to please anyone looking for a refreshing treat this summer season. 

Old Fashioned

An Old Fashioned is another classic drink that dates back to the 1880s when it was said to have originated at Louisville’s Pendennis Club in Kentucky. This whiskey-based drink consists of sugar cubes and Angostura bitters mixed together in a glass before adding rye or bourbon whiskey along with one large cube of ice. It's topped off by garnishing with an orange peel before serving up this delightfully balanced libation that packs quite the punch! 

Negroni

First crafted in 1919 by Count Camillo Negroni at Caffè Casoni in Florence Italy, this gin-based cocktail has gained immense popularity worldwide over the last several decades due to its rich flavor profile that combines sweet vermouth and Campari liqueur with gin as its base spirit - all stirred together then topped off with an orange twist for garnish before being served neat or on the rocks for extra chillness on those hot summer days! 

Sangria

Nothing says summertime like Sangria! This traditional fruit punch consists of red or white wine combined with citrus juices such as lemonade or limeade along with fresh fruits like apples or oranges before being poured into pitchers over plenty of ice cubes for chilling purposes – perfect for sipping on while enjoying some sun outback during these upcoming balmy days! 

Mojito

A mojito is a Cuban highball cocktail often associated with Havana’s nightlife culture – it contains white rum (or silver rum), simple syrup (or sugar), lime juice, mint leaves muddled together (by crushing them slightly) before being topped off with soda water then served over crushed ice for added refreshment! Truly one of nature’s finest creations!  

Michelada

Probably one of Mexico’s most famous concoctions – Micheladas are beer-based drinks usually prepared by combining light lagers such as Corona Extra or Modelo Especial along other ingredients like lime juice, Worcestershire sauce (or Maggi) plus some chili powder sprinkled over the top for extra spice - it’s then served cold inside chilled glasses rimmed by salt – ideal for those looking for more intense flavors this season! 

Fruit Beer

Craft beer has taken Sydney by storm recently thanks to many innovative brewers setting up shop in our city – so why not indulge yourself into trying out some fruity brews? You can find kegs overflowing with tropical tastes such as pineapple IPA's (India Pale Ale), passionfruit saisons (Farmhouse ales) plus apricot wheat beers among many others available on tap this summertime at your favorite pubs or breweries around town! 

To ensure you get all these delicious drinks just right when making them yourself at home don't forget about quality ingredients & proper techniques required for each recipe - else you might end up ruining everything instead of having fun times ahead drinking great beverages made from scratch all throughout this beautiful Sydney summer season we've been blessed once again here Down Under.

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National Bourbon Day 

Nobody really needs a good excuse to enjoy the odd tipple, but National Bourbon Day gives anyone the perfect reason to dust off a bottle of this fine whiskey and have a glass or two!

Those who are less steeped in the culture of alcoholic beverages may not know the difference between bourbon and whiskey, which is certainly okay! This is the perfect day to learn. National Bourbon Day has been set aside as a day to learn about and appreciate this fine liquor which some people refer to as the “Spirit of America”.

It’s time to celebrate this American ‘Native Spirit’!

History of National Bourbon Day

Legend has it that the date on which National Bourbon Day is celebrated is the anniversary of the very first time this famous drink was distilled, way back in the late 1700s. It may only be a legend but, whatever the truth of this is, National Bourbon Day is surely a day worth celebrating.

Bourbon is a specific category of American whiskey, which is made from a mash that is primarily corn based–at least 51% must be corn in order for it to be classified as bourbon. Other grains in the mash typically include malted barley, rye or wheat.

The mash is then distilled, then aged for at least two years in barrels that are new charred oak barrels, in order to be “straight bourbon whiskey”. Many bourbons are aged longer than 2 years. In fact, one labelling rule states that any bourbon aged for less than 4 years must state as much on the label.

This is a very strong liquor. The corn mash to make the bourbon starts out at 80% alcohol and, through the aging process as well as filtering and bottling processes, the final product can be no less than 40% alcohol by volume.

Bourbon definitely originated in the US state of Kentucky, sometime in the 1700s, before it even had acquired its official name. The name seems to be a nod to the French Bourbon Dynasty, and possibly was in honor of Bourbon County, an area of Kentucky that was known for its corn growing.

While some people think that bourbon must be made in Kentucky (like cognac must be made in a certain region of France) that’s not actually true. It simply needs to be distilled and aged in the state in order to be given the special name, “Kentucky Bourbon”.

Even so, most of this drink is still made in Kentucky and folks from that area would claim that it’s definitely the place where the best bourbon comes from. Some Kentuckians even claim that the limestone in the springwater from the area offers this bourbon a flavor distinguished from the rest.

In 1964, the US Congress recognized bourbon as a “distinctive product of the United States”. In fact, many trade agreements require that, to be called bourbon, a whiskey must be made in the USA.

As bourbon whiskey began to grow in popularity, the tourism around this drink began to increase in Kentucky. At one point, to keep up with demand, some companies were planning to reduce the alcohol content of their products, but backlash from customers forced them to reverse their decision. Some companies have limited their supplies overseas to keep up with demands in the US. That means that Kentucky still probably is the best place to get bourbon!

While it is true that all bourbons are whiskey, not all whiskeys are bourbon. And National Bourbon Day is certainly the best day to find out more about this tasty beverage and enjoy a glass as well.

How to Celebrate National Bourbon Day

Celebrating National Bourbon Day is filled with fun, enjoyment and, of course, access to different bourbons of the world! Try these celebratory ideas for enjoying the day:

Try a Different Kind of Bourbon

Those who are new on the scene, welcome! It’s time to try bourbon of any variety. For those who are enthusiasts and aficionados, National Bourbon Day is the perfect time to try a new brand, flavor or vintage of this special whiskey.

Knob’s Creek. Whether choosing the 9-year, or the more sought-after 15-year, this brand is well known for its small batch varieties that everyone seems to love.

Evan Williams Black Label. A great taste for a newcomer, this affordable brand brings 86 proof whiskey that is aged more than 5 years.

Jim Beam’s Old Grandad. Mid-range price and 114 proof is super spicy and appreciated by those who want to avoid the “hype” of fancier brands.

Join a National Bourbon Day Event

There are plenty of events and options for whiskey lovers and their friends (even those who don’t know much about whiskey) to get in the swing of things and enjoy this special day. Hotels and restaurants often enter into the spirit of the occasion by organizing a dinner in honor of Bourbon.

Hop on the National Bourbon Day website for more information and events.

Visit the Bourbon Capital of the World

Bardstown, Kentucky has been hailed by some to be the “Bourbon Capital of the World”. Because of this, it may just be the perfect place to visit for a National Bourbon Day celebration. With at least 10 different distilleries in the area, Bardstown offers an eclectic array of bourbon options, including: Bardstown Bourbon Company, Maker’s Mark Distillery, Jim Beam American Stillhouse ahd Heaven Hill Distillery.

National Bourbon Day events typically last over two or three days, hosting tastings, demonstrations, and expert discussions. While in town, don’t forget to stop by the Oscar Getz Museum of Whisky History, which is a special place for bourbon enthusiasts.

Those who can’t make it to Kentucky but want to join in from home can access the National Bourbon Day video library for recorded and virtual events.

Try Some New Bourbon Cocktail Recipes

A great idea for celebrating the day is to entertain family and friends by trying out some old or new Bourbon cocktail recipes.

Bourbon Old Fashioned. A classic, of course, but always amazing. This drink includes bourbon, bitters, water, sugar, and a garnish of orange peel.

Bourbon Mint Julep. Another Kentucky favorite known for its attachment to the horse race, the Kentucky Derby, this refreshing drink simply calls for simple syrup, mint sprigs, bourbon and crushed ice.

Bourbon Manhattan. Named after the city that never sleeps, this iconic American drink just begs to make with America’s Native Spirit! Mix bourbon whiskey, sweet vermouth and bitters. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and orange peel.

Bourbon Sidecar. Normally made with cognac, this American-ized version of the drink is just as tasty. Shake together bourbon, triple sec and lemon juice with ice. Garnish with an orange twist.

No matter what the plans are for the day, it’s easy to add a little splash of whiskey to an evening meal to make National Bourbon Day a night to remember!

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random questions lmao

1. Drink: moxie

2. Phone call: momma

3. Text message: ‘dab on the haters’

4. Song you listened to: when i rule the world- liz

5. Time you cried: uhhhhhhhhhh50 min ago

6. Dated somebody twice: nah

7. Kissed someone and regretted it: ye but i was 8

8. Have been cheated on: possibly?

9. Lost someone special: uhhh i dont think i have

10. Been depressed: like 3 days ago

11. Gotten drunk and thrown up: nope

12. Favorite colors to wear: black and white combos

In the last year have you…

15. Made new friends: i remade an old friend?

16. Fallen out of love: boy i hope

17. Laughed until you cried: many times

18. Found out somebody was talking about you: ye

19. Met somebody who changed you: yep

20. Found out who your friends are: yee

21. Kissed somebody on your Facebook list: dont use facebook dab

General

22. How many of your Facebook friends do you know in real life: dab

23. Do you have any pets: a pupper

24. Do you want to change your name: maybe?? gina is kinda ugly but like my parents named me that? idk. if i did change it i’d probably change it to something like brooke or rachel or brittnay

25. What did you do for your last birthday: go laser tagging (yes im 16)

26. What time did you wake up: 11:43

27. What were you doing at midnight: rping

28. Name something you can’t wait for: to have a gf

29. When was the last time you saw your mom: couple hours ago

30. What are you listening to right now: ninetndo switch videos

31. Have you ever talked to someone named Tom: nope

32. Something that gets on your nerves: seeing like a million gay couples in media and then like 10 lesbian couples, straight girls being like ‘id totally make out with _______ if i had to’

33. Most visited website: instagram

34. Hair color: kinda darkish brown

35. Long or short hair: long long lonlglonng, but since my hair is so curly it doesnt really show

36. Do you have a crush on somebody: ye

37. What do you like about yourself: nothing. jk uhhhhh i like my hair and the fact i can kinda write, also im real good at splatoon

38. Piercings: earsies

39. Blood type: maybe o -?

40. Nickname: genes

41. Relationship status: single and desperate to mingle please

42. Zodiac: cancer 

43. Pronouns: she/her

44. Favorite tv shows: mtv scream

45. Tattoos: nope

46. Right or left handed: right

47. Surgery: nope

48. Sports: i did soccer for a year but then the next i found out the girls were bullying each other based on how good they did, and since im real heavyset and bad at soccer i quit

49. Vacation: i wanna go to kentucky to see my bitch

50. Pair of trainers: pretty sure I don’t

51. Eating: nothing rn

52. Favorite drink: pink lemonade 

53. What are you up to: listening to nintendo switch videos while playing botw // rping 

54. Waiting for: love

55. Want: love

56. Get married: please

57. Career: maybe a psyche teacher?

58. Hugs or kisses: both!!!

59. Lips or eyes: eyes

60. Shorter or taller: t a l l e r

61. Older or younger: depending on like, how much, either

62. Nice arms or stomach: cute arms are cute

63. Hook up or relationship: relationship

64. Troublemaker or hesitant: depends on who I’m with

65. Kissed a stranger: probably if i was drunk

66. Drank hard liquor: i had a drink of beer once and it was gross

67. Lost glasses/contact lenses: when havent i

68. Turned someone down: once

69 (lol). Sex on the first date: i probably wouldnt? idk ig it depends

70. Broken someone’s heart: prob not

71. Had your heart broken: yeppers

72. Been arrested: nah im scared of law

73. Cried when someone died: ye

74. Fallen for a friend: ya :(

Do you believe in…

75. Yourself: maybe a lil

76. Miracles: yeah

77. Love at first sight: ye

78. Santa Claus: notta

79. Kiss on the first date: maybe. depends. like if u were friends first and it went to dating then yes. but if u just met them then prob not?

80. Angels: kinda

Other…

81. Current best friends names: dylan, erin.

82. Eyecolor: dark brown

83. Favorite movie: uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh scary movie 2

im not tagging anyone since im scared of people but if u wanna do it u can tag me as ur source!!

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Oranges and Lemons Day

Oranges  and Lemons Day is annually commemorated on the third Thursday of March,  even when Easter or St. Patrick's Day is interjected, at St Clement  Danes Church in London.

History of Oranges and Lemons Day

The London rhyme is well known but what may be less known is that  since 1920 it has been commemorated at the first mentioned church, St  Clement Danes in the Strand, London.

This custom is related to Reverend William Pennington-Bickford, who  restored church bells so they could play the tune of the rhyme. On the  day they were blessed, they were also dressed in garlands of orange and  lemon. He decided that all the parades on the day the bells were fully  restored, March 31, 1920, a special service would be arranged and at the  end each child would receive an orange and a lemon from the community.  The city's Danish coin was distributed with Danish children dressed in  their national colors.

Since 1923, there were a lot of rhymes that were sung with music were  the child of Pennington-Bickford and his wife. The following year, the  broadcast became nationally known as it was broadcast nationally and  singing became a regular program.

In 1941 the church and its bells were damaged in a bomb explosion.  However, despite this, the tradition continued and in 1944, despite the  rations, 26 children received only one orange in the middle of the  ruined building.

Oranges are not the only fruit

The only time I attended a service was in 1994, when I went to church  and was greeted warmly. One of the teachers said that the best place to  watch the ceremony was on the balcony and from there I watched the  well-dressed children getting ready. At the start of the service, a  group of parishioners played the tune on the bells again and the  ceremony began.

Honestly, I can't remember much about the actual service but I do  remember the kids taking part in a presentation. Sadly, it will be a  special year in 2020 - its 100th anniversary.

How to celebrate Oranges and Lemons Day

Oranges originated around 2500 BC in Asia. In ancient Europe, oranges  were grown mainly for medicinal purposes. As you know, Vitamin C is  still considered a great cold remedy to this day.

Did you know that lemon is actually a cross between citrus and sour  orange? Christopher Columbus is credited for carrying lemon and orange  seeds on his travels, thus introducing them throughout the New World.  Today, both lemons and oranges grow especially well in California and  Florida. Both of these fruits grow quite nicely in Arizona. Oranges here  have more seasons, grow well during the winter months and early spring,  and lemons can grow well year-round. In order to honor these fruits,  how about taking a look at some facts about each fruit.

Oranges:

Orange is a sweet, juicy citrus fruit. There are actually about 600  varieties of oranges, some of the most popular being Blood Orange, Navel  and Valencia.

Oranges are not known in the wild. Orange is a hybrid between mandarin and grapefruit.

Orange juice is the most popular juice in America, and oranges themselves are the fourth most popular fruit.

Brazil grows about a third of the world's oranges, with an output of 17.8 million tons per year.

About 85% of all oranges produced are used to make juice.

You can sprinkle orange peels on your vegetable garden as an effective slug repellent.

During their years of exploring the world, sailors planted orange  trees along their trade routes to prevent scurvy which disease will be  developed because there is a lack of vitamin C.

Orange is the third most loved flavor in the world, after chocolate and vanilla.

Warm weather can cause the skin of an orange to reabsorb the  chlorophyll, making it green again. However, don't let this stop you  from eating them, they still taste that great.

Oranges are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize the  effects of free radicals in your body, which are believed to be  responsible for disease and aging. Therefore, why do not eat oranges to  be young and healthy!

Only one orange contains vitamin C for two days in fact.

Fruit comes out before color. It wasn't until 1542 that "orange" was first used as a name for a color.

Bitter oranges are used to make marmalade.

A larger navel produces a sweeter orange.

You can store oranges in the refrigerator with the room temperature.

Lemon:

Lemon trees will bear fruit all year round. Each tree can give us 500  to 600 pounds of lemons during a year. The most popular lemon varieties  include Eureka, Lisbon, and Meyer.

Lemon juice contains about 5-6% citric acid, which gives them a sour taste.

Arizona and California produce 95% of the entire US lemon crop.

Many years ago, kings used to give lemons to each other because they were once very rare.

Add the juice of one lemon to an equal amount of hot water to gargle against bacteria the next time you have a sore throat.

The grated rind, also known as the lemon zest, is used for flavoring in many recipes and other dishes.

The leaves of the lemon tree can be used to make tea and prepare cooked meat dishes.

Lemon can be used for cleaning due to its highly acidic nature. Two  halves of a lemon dipped in baking powder or salt can be used to clean  kitchenware and shine bronze.

Cattle will choose lemons over grapefruits, peaches, oranges, and  even apples. It's most likely because the citric acid in lemons aids  their digestion.

Lemon juice has a low pH, making it a good disinfectant. It can also dissolve grease and eliminate odors.

Lemon essential oil is frequently used in non-toxic insecticides.

Lemon juice is also an interesting choice in preserving foods like avocados, apples, or bananas.

A cup of warm water with a leaf of lemon before breakfast is a great thing for your constipation.

One lemon can provide 50% of the daily need for vitamin C.

Preserving the lemons in a plastic bag then put it in the  refrigerator after watering to keep the lemons tasting fresh. When being  frozen, lemons can keep for a month.

Temperature changes cause lemons to go from green to yellow, not  ripe, so green patches are fine, but it's best to avoid fruit with brown  spots, a sign of rot.

As you can see, lemons have more uses than that lemon jar! And,  although orange juice is our most popular juice, oranges can be made  into many other things too! To celebrate their special day, check out  some of the lemon and orange recipes we've collected, you might discover  a new favorite orange or lemon recipe.

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Oranges and Lemons Day

Oranges  and Lemons Day is annually commemorated on the third Thursday of March,  even when Easter or St. Patrick's Day is interjected, at St Clement  Danes Church in London.

History of Oranges and Lemons Day

The London rhyme is well known but what may be less known is that  since 1920 it has been commemorated at the first mentioned church, St  Clement Danes in the Strand, London.

This custom is related to Reverend William Pennington-Bickford, who  restored church bells so they could play the tune of the rhyme. On the  day they were blessed, they were also dressed in garlands of orange and  lemon. He decided that all the parades on the day the bells were fully  restored, March 31, 1920, a special service would be arranged and at the  end each child would receive an orange and a lemon from the community.  The city's Danish coin was distributed with Danish children dressed in  their national colors.

Since 1923, there were a lot of rhymes that were sung with music were  the child of Pennington-Bickford and his wife. The following year, the  broadcast became nationally known as it was broadcast nationally and  singing became a regular program.

In 1941 the church and its bells were damaged in a bomb explosion.  However, despite this, the tradition continued and in 1944, despite the  rations, 26 children received only one orange in the middle of the  ruined building.

Oranges are not the only fruit

The only time I attended a service was in 1994, when I went to church  and was greeted warmly. One of the teachers said that the best place to  watch the ceremony was on the balcony and from there I watched the  well-dressed children getting ready. At the start of the service, a  group of parishioners played the tune on the bells again and the  ceremony began.

Honestly, I can't remember much about the actual service but I do  remember the kids taking part in a presentation. Sadly, it will be a  special year in 2020 - its 100th anniversary.

How to celebrate Oranges and Lemons Day

Oranges originated around 2500 BC in Asia. In ancient Europe, oranges  were grown mainly for medicinal purposes. As you know, Vitamin C is  still considered a great cold remedy to this day.

Did you know that lemon is actually a cross between citrus and sour  orange? Christopher Columbus is credited for carrying lemon and orange  seeds on his travels, thus introducing them throughout the New World.  Today, both lemons and oranges grow especially well in California and  Florida. Both of these fruits grow quite nicely in Arizona. Oranges here  have more seasons, grow well during the winter months and early spring,  and lemons can grow well year-round. In order to honor these fruits,  how about taking a look at some facts about each fruit.

Oranges

Orange is a sweet, juicy citrus fruit. There are actually about 600  varieties of oranges, some of the most popular being Blood Orange, Navel  and Valencia.

Oranges are not known in the wild. Orange is a hybrid between mandarin and grapefruit.

Orange juice is the most popular juice in America, and oranges themselves are the fourth most popular fruit.

Brazil grows about a third of the world's oranges, with an output of 17.8 million tons per year.

About 85% of all oranges produced are used to make juice.

You can sprinkle orange peels on your vegetable garden as an effective slug repellent.

During their years of exploring the world, sailors planted orange  trees along their trade routes to prevent scurvy which disease will be  developed because there is a lack of vitamin C.

Orange is the third most loved flavor in the world, after chocolate and vanilla.

Warm weather can cause the skin of an orange to reabsorb the  chlorophyll, making it green again. However, don't let this stop you  from eating them, they still taste that great.

Oranges are rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants neutralize the  effects of free radicals in your body, which are believed to be  responsible for disease and aging. Therefore, why do not eat oranges to  be young and healthy!

Only one orange contains vitamin C for two days in fact.

Fruit comes out before color. It wasn't until 1542 that "orange" was first used as a name for a color.

Bitter oranges are used to make marmalade.

A larger navel produces a sweeter orange.

You can store oranges in the refrigerator with the room temperature.

Lemon

Lemon trees will bear fruit all year round. Each tree can give us 500  to 600 pounds of lemons during a year. The most popular lemon varieties  include Eureka, Lisbon, and Meyer.

Lemon juice contains about 5-6% citric acid, which gives them a sour taste.

Arizona and California produce 95% of the entire US lemon crop.

Many years ago, kings used to give lemons to each other because they were once very rare.

Add the juice of one lemon to an equal amount of hot water to gargle against bacteria the next time you have a sore throat.

The grated rind, also known as the lemon zest, is used for flavoring in many recipes and other dishes.

The leaves of the lemon tree can be used to make tea and prepare cooked meat dishes.

Lemon can be used for cleaning due to its highly acidic nature. Two  halves of a lemon dipped in baking powder or salt can be used to clean  kitchenware and shine bronze.

Cattle will choose lemons over grapefruits, peaches, oranges, and  even apples. It's most likely because the citric acid in lemons aids  their digestion.

Lemon juice has a low pH, making it a good disinfectant. It can also dissolve grease and eliminate odors.

Lemon essential oil is frequently used in non-toxic insecticides.

Lemon juice is also an interesting choice in preserving foods like avocados, apples, or bananas.

A cup of warm water with a leaf of lemon before breakfast is a great thing for your constipation.

One lemon can provide 50% of the daily need for vitamin C.

Preserving the lemons in a plastic bag then put it in the  refrigerator after watering to keep the lemons tasting fresh. When being  frozen, lemons can keep for a month.

Temperature changes cause lemons to go from green to yellow, not  ripe, so green patches are fine, but it's best to avoid fruit with brown  spots, a sign of rot.

As you can see, lemons have more uses than that lemon jar! And,  although orange juice is our most popular juice, oranges can be made  into many other things too! To celebrate their special day, check out  some of the lemon and orange recipes we've collected, you might discover  a new favorite orange or lemon recipe.

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National Lemon Juice Day

As the old saying goes, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Lemons have been used for a variety of purposes over the years, but none more delicious than lemon juice! It can be used in people’s favorite drinks, wellness products, and even some of the tastiest dishes out there.

Lemons are now one of the main ingredients in a whole range of things, and the juice is the tastiest part, so it is what is used to make up these items. The options are quite literally endless when you think about all the things lemon juice can do, from enhancing flavors in food to giving your hair a lighter color.

Lemon Juice Day is celebrated once per year, and gives everyone in the world a chance to experience the wonders that lemon juice can do. While this is available every day of the year, there isn’t anything quite like having one whole day dedicated to a product for everyone to get their hands on it and use it in a variety of different ways. Well, it’s not exactly common to wash your hair with lemon juice, but on Lemon Juice Day, why not?

One of the biggest benefits of this day is that people start to see that there are more to lemons than just lemonade. We have gone through a few of the uses above, but most people don’t know about these and just think of lemon juice as something to put on your pancakes or use in your food.

History of Lemon Juice Day

Lemons have become more and more popular since 1493 when Christopher Columbus first bought lemons to the New World. Since then, they have been a sign of wealth, a common name for children and became known for their bitter taste.

However, lemon juice has so many uses, it seemed appropriate to dedicate an entire day of the year to it, and thus, Lemon Juice Day was born. It has been celebrated for many years, although it is hard to say exactly how many take part.

How to celebrate Lemon Juice Day

Well, what can’t someone do? As long as it involves lemon juice in some way, this counts! In fact, why not set up a lemonade stand to involve as many people as possible in celebrating the day? Or, use it to make something great such as a lemon cake or a chicken dish that will knock the socks off anyone who eats it. Something interesting to try would be to have an entire meal that includes lemon juice in some way.

For example, the main, as well as the dessert, are lemon flavored in the same way! Perhaps even go one step further and plan a trip to France to take part in the French Riviera’s Annual Lemon Festival. Okay, so maybe this one is a little too far, but it would be a nice trip!

So, if Lemon Juice Day sounds like something to take part in, get the lemonade stand ready and the baking equipment out. Or, add it into a wellness routine to add that little extra something.

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National Lemon Juice Day

As the old saying goes, when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. Lemons have been used for a variety of purposes over the years, but none more delicious than lemon juice! It can be used in people’s favorite drinks, wellness products, and even some of the tastiest dishes out there.

Lemons are now one of the main ingredients in a whole range of things, and the juice is the tastiest part, so it is what is used to make up these items. The options are quite literally endless when you think about all the things lemon juice can do, from enhancing flavors in food to giving your hair a lighter color.

Lemon Juice Day is celebrated once per year, and gives everyone in the world a chance to experience the wonders that lemon juice can do. While this is available every day of the year, there isn’t anything quite like having one whole day dedicated to a product for everyone to get their hands on it and use it in a variety of different ways. Well, it’s not exactly common to wash your hair with lemon juice, but on Lemon Juice Day, why not?

One of the biggest benefits of this day is that people start to see that there are more to lemons than just lemonade. We have gone through a few of the uses above, but most people don’t know about these and just think of lemon juice as something to put on your pancakes or use in your food.

History of Lemon Juice Day

Lemons have become more and more popular since 1493 when Christopher Columbus first bought lemons to the New World. Since then, they have been a sign of wealth, a common name for children and became known for their bitter taste.

However, lemon juice has so many uses, it seemed appropriate to dedicate an entire day of the year to it, and thus, Lemon Juice Day was born. It has been celebrated for many years, although it is hard to say exactly how many take part.

How to celebrate Lemon Juice Day

Well, what can’t someone do? As long as it involves lemon juice in some way, this counts! In fact, why not set up a lemonade stand to involve as many people as possible in celebrating the day? Or, use it to make something great such as a lemon cake or a chicken dish that will knock the socks off anyone who eats it. Something interesting to try would be to have an entire meal that includes lemon juice in some way.

For example, the main, as well as the dessert, are lemon flavored in the same way! Perhaps even go one step further and plan a trip to France to take part in the French Riviera’s Annual Lemon Festival. Okay, so maybe this one is a little too far, but it would be a nice trip!

So, if Lemon Juice Day sounds like something to take part in, get the lemonade stand ready and the baking equipment out. Or, add it into a wellness routine to add that little extra something.

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World Whisky Day

Mix up a whisky sour, or pour your favorite whisky over some ice and enjoy. Gather some friends together to try out different brands and  cocktails.

If you’re friends with Jack and Jim and spend your weekends with Jameson and Johnnie, then World Whisky Day is going to hold a special  significance for you.

Whisky is one of the iconic drinks of true lovers of alcohol and is  the foundation of some of the most wonderful drinks known to man. But honestly, who needs an excuse to imbibe in these wonderful libations? If  you need one, World Whisky Day is it!

History of World Whisky Day

One of the most common forms of whisky that is sought after is Irish Whisky, and perhaps appropriately so. The origins of the word Whisky can  be found in the Gaelic Language.

Uisce Beatha was the original name of whiskey in classical Gaelic, which ultimately became Uisce Beatha in Ireland and Uisge Beatha in Scotland. Both of these names mean “Water of Life” and tells us just how  important and vital this particular distillation was to the Gaels.

It was later shortened to just Uisce/Uisge, and then anglicized to Whisky. So now you know, when someone is concerned about your whisky  consumption, you can just tell them you’re drinking the water of life!

So what, exactly, is whisky? Whisky is what happens when you create take rich flavorful grains and ferment them into a mash, and then take  that mash and distil it down into a pure delicious spirit.

Distillation takes place in a still, a device whose whole purpose is  the purification of the alcohol from the fermented mash. One of the most important secrets of distillation is that it must take place in a  copper (Or copper lined) still, as the copper removes the sulfur from  the drink that would make this otherwise diving beverage decidedly unpleasant to drink.

Astonishing facts about whisky

You may enjoy a delicious glass of whisky, but did you know the following…?

Let’s start with a worrying fact, which is that whisky could  have been banned. If it was not because of a medical loophole in the  Prohibition period, this drink would have been banned altogether.  However, because there was a law that enabled doctors to prescribe  whisky as medicine, it survived.

The word whisky actually means ‘water of life.’ this is because it comes from a Gaelic word that reads ‘uisge beathe.’

There  are some expensive bottles of whisky around the world. However, the  most expensive is the Macallan ‘M’ whisky. This Lalique decanter of  whisky was auctioned in Hong Kong for £393,109. The luxury decanter  features six liters of whisky, which was drawn from casks made of  Spanish oak sherry, dating from the ‘40s until the ‘90s.

The  oldest whisky is more than 150-years-old. The Guinness World Record for  the World’s Oldest Whisky currently goes to a bottle of 400ml Glenavon  Special Liqueur Whisky. It was owned by a family from Ireland. However,  it fetched an incredible £14,850 at auction when it was sold to Bonhams  in London. It is believed to have been packaged sometime between the  years of 1851 and 1858.

The spelling of whisky is interesting.  You may have seen it written as whiskey. The version without the ‘e’ is used for Canadian and Scottish whisky. However, for other types of the  drink, you opt for the whiskey spelling.

Last but not least,  whisky starts life as a beer! This is because it is made with wort,  which is a form of beer that gets distilled. In fact, the wort is  created using all of the ingredients that yare enjoyed in a pint of  delicious beer, i.e. malts, yeast, and water.

How To Celebrate World Whisky Day

World Whisky Day reminds us that there is an incredibly broad range of whisky out there to try, and its unlikely that we’ve managed to try all of it. Whisky can be made from barley, corn, rye, and wheat, just to  name a few, and those grains are often mixed in different proportions  before fermenting and distilling.

The results are then aged in casks, with both the cask and the time inside changing the flavor. Needless to say, you may need more than one  day to sample every kind available to you! World Whisky Day is a great  opportunity for you to expand your palette, and share your experiences  with your friends.

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World Cocktail Day

Host or attend a cocktail party and try out some new flavors, or perfect your hand at mixing any number of drinks, from a White Russian to a classic Cosmo.

“No party is complete without cocktails! My friends all have different tastes when it comes to their drink of choice, so I like to maintain a well-stocked bar with different kinds of alcohol to keep everyone happy.” ~Khloe Kardashian

One of the best ways people get together and bond over life is through drinking. For a fun night out, cocktails provide a wide arrangement of scents and flavors to keep everything exciting and have a long history of becoming a steady staple in people’s lives. So, let us dive right in and see what World Cocktail Day is all about.

History of World Cocktail Day

In 1806, The Balance and Columbian Repository coined the term “cocktail” as a stimulating liquor with a wide variety of sweets, waters, and bitters. Originally, the Oxford English Dictionary defined the term with a different set of connotations, describing it as a horse with a tail like a cock’s, with its tail cocked up instead of hung down.

Cocktails as a drink, however, started as a British invention in the 19th century and has since become an American innovation when a Connecticut-born bartender Jerry Thomas wrote the book “The Bartender’s Guide.” The Bartender’s Guide basically broadcasted an encyclopedia of how to mix drinks and recipes on some of the best combinations of drinks and flavors.

During the 1920s American prohibition, many cocktails were mixed into existence that remain firm favorites today. With not much high-quality alcohol available, cocktails were the perfect way to make that smuggled rum, gin or whiskey just a little bit more drinkable. Enter the cocktail; rum mojitos, the Sidecar, and the Tom Collins all flourished at a time when recreational alcohol wasn’t legal.

The ‘Bee’s Knees’ cocktail was actually created to mask and sweeten the taste of illegally brewed bathtub gin. The roaring twenties took the cocktail and shook it up into some of our most popular modern-day cocktails. Drinking didn’t stop during the prohibition, people simply went underground. Many illegal speakeasies popped up, serving cocktails in jazz-style locales.

Post-prohibition saw the invention of drinks that still grace the pages of your favorite cocktail bar menus. 1954 saw the mixing of the Pina Colada in Puerto Rico when Ramon Marrero created the delicious pineapple treat at the Caribe Hilton hotel. 1988 saw the much-loved Cosmopolitan enter our lives, thanks to Toby Cecchini and his desire to share a drink with his fellow bartenders in San Francisco.

A constant throughout the cocktail era in America was the Rainbow Room. Opened after the prohibition in 1934, the Rainbow Room was a high-end club where New York A-listers could celebrate in style with post-prohibition cocktails. The Rainbow Room was revived and renovated in different forms over the years, being closed during WWII and for various restorations.

The 1987 reopening saw emerging mixologist Dale DeGroff create a pre-prohibition list of cocktails that revived some firm favorites and spearheaded the modern cocktail mixing revolution that made the cocktail bar increasingly popular.

The holiday itself is held annually by Drinkaware, a United Kingdom-based charity that brings awareness to the effects of drinking and aims to reduce the harm that drinking can have on people and families. The website provides facts and information about drinking, alcohol poisoning, and alcohol abuse. The World Cocktail Day page that Drinkaware hosts have events all over the world that you can partake in, a blog you can follow about your favorite recipes, and how you can drink safely while also having fun.

How to Celebrate World Cocktail Day

If you’re up for a night of fun drinking, then host a party at your place and mix up some of your favorite drinks for your friends. If you want to spice things up, check out a new recipe on some of your favorite blogs or newsletters, and make your kitchen or bar into an experiment place for you and your friends.

If you’re feeling confident, you could create your own home bar and serve some of your favorite fizz-fuelled cocktails, or make your own cocktail creations with a fresh twist. Give your bar a theme and add your own unique names to your new mixers. Treat yourself to a cocktail bible and teach yourself how to make the perfect passionfruit martini or rope in your own bartender friend for some mixology advice.

If you are creating your own home bar and are jumping in as a novice bartender, you could start with a classy cosmopolitan or cheeky sex on the beach. Why not take a theme to a whole new level and take your new bar theme to a party level. Whether you’re making a sneaky speakeasy or a chic cocktail bar, making it your own is the perfect way to celebrate World Cocktail Day.

You could even avoid doing the work yourself and enroll in a cocktail class for you and your friends. Learn from the best shakers and master mixologists. Don’t want to leave the house? Why not use an online video or order a beginner’s pack right to your door. Or splash out on an inhouse mixing masterclass (calling all bartender friends again).

You might be more of a cocktail connoisseur than a master mixologist. Why not get some of the good stuff mixed for you, so you can sample some delightful cocktails without having to actually make them yourself. Put on a cocktail-themed film, sip your mojito and feel like you’re in the summer sun.

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National Lemonade Day

Warm weather means lots of good things—but it also means more thirst! Quench it with one of the world’s most refreshing drinks, the  ever-popular lemonade.

A tall, icy glass of yellow (or pink!) lemonade is refreshing and  terrific no matter what time of year. However, it does have particular  benefits when consumed on a super hot, super sticky summer day.

National Lemonade Day celebrates the long-standing tradition of  drinking lemonade and opening lemonade stands. It encourages others to  celebrate too, by supporting these children in their business. Whether  it’s for a charity cause or for that very special thing that child wants  to earn for themselves, National Lemonade Day is all about drinking  lemonade and having a good time.

Sweet but tart, and perfectly refreshing, National Lemonade Day celebrates everything wonderful about this delicious beverage!

History of National Lemonade Day

Lemonade stands have been a traditional American pastime, but when  did this tradition start? Lemonade has always been a popular beverage  since its invention, and children benefit from lemonade stands by  learning many things about how to open and fun a business.

But it would probably be wise to go back further and start at the  beginning with the well-known fruit itself, the lemon! Lemons were  originally discovered around 1st century AD when the Romans and Greeks  established routes to India, where this yellow, tart citrus fruit is  believed to have first originated.

After its discovery in India, the cultivation of lemons began to  spread to the Middle East and throughout Southern Europe, where the  climate was still hospitable for growing the lemon trees. During this  time, lemons were considered a bit of a luxury item in cooking as well  as in decoration.

The activity of squeezing the juice from the lemon to make ‘lemonade’  probably happened in the Mediterranean region during the 13th century  and was considered medicinal. And it probably didn’t taste sweet the way  we expect it today! However, because lemons are so filled with Vitamin C  and other healthy nutrients, it is easy to see why it would have been  used for its important health benefits.

Lemonade is believed to have been introduced to America by European  settlers in the 17th century. It wasn’t until the beginning of the  industrial revolution that lemonade stands would become a popular way of  teaching children about leadership and money.

National Lemonade Day was founded by Lisa and Michael Holthouse in  2007 to honor the way lemonade stands are a useful tool to teach  children about running a business. The tagline says it all: Teaching  Kids the Power of Entrepreneurship.

Lisa Holthouse was inspired to create this holiday by a time in her  childhood when she wanted a pet turtle. Her father helped her set up a  lemonade stand to raise money to buy the animal herself. Since then,  over 250,000 children take part in this fun celebration each and every  year!

How to Celebrate National Lemonade Day

The celebration of National Lemonade Day can come in all shapes and  sizes–from kids to adults! Try these ideas for enjoying the day:

Visit a Lemonade Stand  

Support children everywhere by purchasing lemonade from their stands! Purchasing a lemonade can help build the confidence of a child, helping  them understand the value of money and even learn lessons about being  in a small business.

By purchasing a lemonade, this simple act can potentially inspire future business leaders.

Whether the money is for the child or for a charity, lemonade stands  can be a great way to give back to your community. When they experience  success children can become inspired to be amazing people. Share this  holiday with your friends and family and spread the love for lemonade!

Help a Child Set Up a Lemonade Stand  

Throughout the day, children learn valuable lessons about  responsibility, finances, and setting goals and the importance of  teamwork. People in their local communities support these children by  getting a delicious drink in hand.

If you have a child, this might be a great day to help them set up a  lemonade stand to teach them about business and money. But people  without children can get involved too!

Whether encouraging a family member or neighbor kid, helping a child  set up and run a lemonade stand teaches children planning skills, the  value of money, patience (when waiting for customers to come!) and the  enjoyment of interacting with the public.

Participation in this holiday is free and can be registered through the National Lemonade Day website.  Children in cities all throughout US territories and Canada  participate, from up north in Alaska to all the way down to Puerto Rico!  Kids can add their stand to the map so they can be found by local  people in order to drive their business.

After the day, success stories about kids who have made and met goals  can be shared on the website for encouragement and inspiration!

Enjoy a Cool Glass of Lemonade  

Even if there are no children or lemonade stands nearby, that doesn’t  mean National Lemonade Day needs to go unnoticed or uncelebrated!  Whether hand squeezing some lemons and adding sugar and water to create a  freshly squeezed glass of goodness, or grabbing a lemonade at a local  restaurant, participating with an enjoyable beverage is a great way to  honor the day!

Some restaurants even offer discounted or free lemonade on the day,  often combining the effort with donations to various charities.

Louisiana-based Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers is appreciated for  their sweet but tart lemonade, and they have been known to hold charity  events related to National Lemonade Day in the past. Red Robin is  another American restaurant chain that has celebrated by offering free  lemonade samples and giving money to charity.

National Lemonade Day is a great day to enjoy a tall glass of lemonade and do something good for someone else!

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International Whisk(e)y Day

Whiskey has a long and venerable history as one of the most recognizable forms of distilled spirits in the world.

The name for Whisk(e)y comes from the Gaelic language, where it was referred to as Uisce na Beatha, which means ‘The Water of Life’. It wasn’t long before the name was shortened to Uisce (Merely “Water”) and then the pronunciation slowly changed over time from Ish-Key, to Whiskey. And that pronunciation has remained ever since.

Now, it’s time to enjoy, share, and celebrate this day that is all about Whiskey!

History of International Whisk(e)y Day

The history of International Whiskey day is intrinsically tied to the history of the beverage, so that seems like a good place to begin. Whiskey is the result of a distillation process, a chemical/alchemical process known as far back in history as Babylon. While no one quite knows if they created a beverage quite as wonderful as modern-day whiskey, historians have confirmed that the process was available to them.

All whiskey starts with a ‘mash’, which is a mixture of grain and water that is slowly heated in order to break down the starch into sugars. The kind of grain that the maker uses will determine what kind of whiskey comes out as the end result. The result of this process is then known as wort and is just the beginning of this amazing drink’s life journey.

Aging in a barrel is usually part of the process as well. But the amount of time spent in the aging process is certainly worth it!

Here’s a quick rundown on the different types of grains that result in all of these unique types of whiskey beverages:

Bourbon starts from a mash that is 51% or more corn base, though it becomes a Corn Whiskey once it reaches 81%.

Malt whiskey is made from 51% malted barley.

Rye is 51% plain rye.

Wheat Whiskey, as one might suspect, is made from Wheat.

So where did International Whiskey Day come from? Well, it was first announced in 2008, and subsequently celebrated in 2009 at the Whiskey Festival in the Northern Netherlands.

This was all done in honor of a whiskey (and beer) connoisseur and writer, Michael Jackson. (No, not the King of Pop.) He was a man who was well known for his writings on Whiskey and who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease. His whiskey-loving friends wanted to not only celebrate his love for whiskey but also help find a cure for this difficult disease. Since Michael’s birthday was March 27, the date is a nod to him.

So, the purpose of Whiskey Day isn’t just the raising of awareness of whiskey and its charms, although that is certainly a great reason. The purpose is also to spread awareness for Parkinson’s, a disease that whiskey aficionado, Michael Jackon, suffered from in his later years.

How to Celebrate International Whisk(e)y Day

The most obvious and practical way to celebrate this holiday is to either imbibe a favorite variety of Whiskey or to try a new one! Check out these ideas for celebrating Whisk(e)y Day:

Try a New Kind of Whiskey

Even better, get together with friends and introduce each other to your favorites, and maybe check out a few new vintages or styles. Look into these, for example:

Irish Whiskey. Smooth, made from a mash of malt, caramel-colored, and must be distilled for at least 3 years in a wooden cask.

Scotch Whisky (also called ‘Scotch’). Made with either malt or grain, must age in an oak barrel for 3 years.

Canadian Whisky. Light and smooth with a high amount of corn, must be aged in a barrel for 3 years.

Bourbon Whiskey. Made from at least 51% corn, aged in a new oak barrel, and must be 80 proof or higher. (Tennessee Whiskey is a sub-type of bourbon with special filtering step.)

Japanese Whisky. Methods and taste are similar to Scotch, often used with mixed drinks.

Learn How to Spell Whisk(e)y

It seems strange, but there are actually two correct ways to spell this word, depending on the context. Originally, Irish Whiskey included the ‘e’ and Scottish Whisky did not. Ultimately that carried out so that Americans adopted the ‘e’ version for their whiskey, but Canadians and Japanese Whisky makers did not! Thus, the correct, inclusive spelling is: International Whisk(e)y Day!

Grab a Whiskey at a Pub or Bar

Many different bars and pubs have gotten on board with celebrating Whisk(e)y Day. They’ll often provide drink specials, food specials, and possibly even opportunities to win door prizes–such as a special bottle of whiskey. So grab a friend and head over to the pub for a drink of whiskey (or beer will do just as well)!

Introduce Whisk(e)y to a Newbie

What could be more fun than opening up the world (and a bottle) to someone who has never tried whiskey before? Although it might be hard to imagine, many people are out there who are new to whiskey and have no idea how to enjoy it. Grab one of them, open a bottle, and reveal to them the myriad of reasons why Whisk(e)y Day is absolutely worth celebrating!

Donate to a Parkinson’s Disease Charity

Don’t forget to make a donation to your favorite Parkinson’s charity while you’re at it! Team Fox, the charity created by actor Michael J. Fox, who lives with early-onset Parkinson’s Disease, often teams up with various Whiskey Day folks to build momentum for celebrating the day and raising funds for the charity.

While you’re at it, be sure that everyone gets home safely. The best way to celebrate International Whiskey Day is drinking responsibly, and making sure everyone can talk about it again tomorrow!

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National Cocktail Day

National Cocktail Day on March 24 each year celebrates the tasty alcoholic drinks we have come to know and love.

Cocktails remind us of vacations on sandy beaches, relaxing pool-side lounges, or just Friday night out with the girls. Speaking of, did you know that even though cocktails are now often referred to as ‘girly drinks,’ it used to be frowned upon for women to drink them?

On National Cocktail Day, we celebrate the unique concoctions that remind us of good times.

History of National Cocktail Day

National Cocktail Day was created by holidaymaker Jace Shoemaker-Galloway as a fun day to celebrate a fun drink.

Cocktails were traditionally a mixture of spirits, sugar, water, and bitters, and some mixed drinks today still conform to this, such as the Old Fashioned Whiskey cocktail, the Sazerac cocktail, and the Manhattan cocktail. Many people believe that cocktails originated in the U.S. While this is partly true, cocktails were actually inspired by British punches from the 18th century. British punches were big bowls of spirits mixed with fruit juice, spice, and other flavors.

No one is exactly sure who first created cocktails, but the world is more than grateful to them. What is known is that by the 1860s, it started gaining popularity. Cocktails became especially popular after alcohol was prohibited in the United States from 1920 to 1933 ironically.

Speakeasies began to sell inferior liquor because it was easier to produce illicitly. Then they started adding honey, fruit juice, and other flavorings to mask the foul taste of this liquor, enabling customers to drink faster, which was very important in case of a raid.

The Industrial Age made a major contribution to the evolution of cocktails with the production of ice. Before the Industrial Age, there was no effective way to make ice blocks and keep them from melting. In the 90s, a group of bartenders at New York’s famous Rainbow Room brought back classic cocktail culture and followed strict quality standards. Today, there is a substantive cocktail culture in the art of mixology, which draws on traditional cocktails, but uses novel ingredients and complex flavors.

National Cocktail Day timeline

1803 ‘Cocktail’ Appears in Written History

The first written mention of a cocktail as a beverage appears in a magazine, “The Famer’s Cabinet.”

1806 The Cocktail is Defined

The cocktail was first defined as an alcoholic beverage in a newspaper, “The Balance, and Columbian Repository” in Hudson, New York.

1862 10 cocktail recipes

Jerry Thomas, the father of American mixology, shares 10 cocktail recipes in his bartenders’ guide, “How to Mix Drinks; or, The Bon Vivant’s Companion.”

1917 Cocktail parties bring in the fun

In Missouri, Clara Bell Walsh (or Mrs. Julius Walsh) invites 50 friends to her house on Sunday at high noon and coins it as a ‘cocktail party.’

National Cocktail Day FAQs

Is there a National Drink Day?

While there is not a single National Drink Day, there are many holidays celebrating drinks. Some examples are National Drink Beer Day, National Rum Day, National Wine Day, National Irish Coffee Day, National Vodka Day, and National Cocktail Day, among many others.

What is the most popular cocktail in the U.S.?

The most popular cocktail in the U.S. is the Margarita. It ranks top in Boston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Tampa. However, in Chicago, the Old Fashioned tops the list. The Margarita is most popular in the afternoon and evening.

Does the U.S. have a national cocktail?

While the U.S. does not have a national cocktail as Canada does, it has a national spirit. Bourbon whiskey was proclaimed the U.S. National Spirit by an act of Congress in 1964.

National Cocktail Day Activities

Make a cocktail

Throw a cocktail party

Appreciate a bartender

On National Cocktail Day, you can create your cocktail from any of the hundreds of recipes available online. Even better, you can test your creativity by coming up with your very own cocktail recipe.

Gather some of your closest friends and throw the most fabulous cocktail party. Cocktail parties are notoriously great for feel-good times with friends.

We can’t all be master mixologists. On National Cocktail Day, take the time to appreciate your favorite bartender. You could write them a thoughtful note, get them a nice gift, or leave them an extra big tip.

5 Crazy Facts About Cocktails

Ernest Hemingway had a recipe

There’s one with a toe

Stirred, not shaken

Drink a cocktail, get some Chinese wisdom

A drug or a drink?

Hemingway invented his cocktail called ‘Absinthe and Champagne’ or ‘Death in The Afternoon.’

The Sourtoe Cocktail, which can be found in Yukon, Canada, reputably has a real human toe in it.

Martini cocktails are traditionally stirred, not shaken, despite how James Bond likes to take his.

Cocktail umbrellas traditionally contain hidden scrolls of Chinese newspapers, which you can read like fortune cookies.

Some cocktails can help heal or ease certain diseases, like the Atomic Cocktail, which can cure minor fevers, headaches, and depression.

Why We Love National Cocktail Day

We love the tasty buzz

It lets us get our party on

Variety is the spice of life

Alcohol is notoriously bitter, but cocktails break the mold. You can have all kinds of fruity wonderfulness when you get your buzz on with a cocktail. Cocktails make you feel good with drinks that taste good.

On National Cocktail Day, every hour is cocktail hour (don’t tell the boss). National Cocktail Day is all about having good times with wonderful people. When you have a cocktail in your hand, you can let your hair down and truly have fun.

One of the greatest things about cocktails is that there are so many choices. Although the International Bartender Association only recognizes 77 cocktails, there are at least 300 different cocktail recipes in the world. With cocktails, there are so many options to choose from and you can enjoy the true joy of variety in life.

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