• Today in History - 1819

    From Dave Drum@1:3634/12 to All on Friday, August 12, 2022 17:18:00
    13 August 1918 - US MARINES ENLIST THEIR FIRST FEMALE RECRUIT: Her
    country embroiled in World War I, 39-year-old Opha Johnson is first in
    line to enlist at the US Marine Corps Reserves, becoming the first
    female Marine in history. More than 300 other women will follow
    Johnson's lead and serve as Marines during the war, paving the way
    for future women in the US military.

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    Title: Gay Marine
    Categories: Beverage, Booze, Fruits, Citrus
    Yield: 1 Shooter

    1 1/2 oz Mount Gay Barbados rum
    1/2 oz Grand Marnier orange liqueur
    5 Lime wedges
    3 Mint sprigs
    1 tb Sugar
    2 oz Apple juice; as needed

    Muddle the mint leaves and lime wedges with cane sugar
    and Grand Marnier orange liqueur in a cocktail shaker.
    Add crushed ice and pour in the Mount Gay Barbados rum.
    Using a swizzle stick, stir the ingredients together
    so that the rum, lime and mint layers through the drink.
    Top up with apple juice.

    Serve with a mint garnish.

    From: http://www.recipesource.com

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