Monthly Archives: May 2010
The Champagne of the North
In 1809, as Bonaparte’s troops occupied Berlin, they described a wonderful local potable: spritzy, tart, light in alcohol, and thirst-quenching, dubbing it “The Champagne of the North.” This brew was none other than Berliner Weiße, the German capital city’s take … Continue reading
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The Mint Julep
The Mint Julep, a distinctive Southern drink and the official pour of the Kentucky Derby, popular in the antebellum South right up through modern times, is a mixture of water, sugar, mint leaves and, above all, bourbon whiskey. While it … Continue reading
