Ginger beer has been around a lot longer than the grocery store shelf. Mrs. Beeton published her recipe in 1861, in her famous Book of Household Management. The book sold two million copies by 1868. That's not a minor footnote. That's the Victorian equivalent of going … [Read more...] about Before the Fizz Came From a Can
Drinks
Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Lemonade
Isabella Beeton, best known as Mrs. Beeton, the Victorian Domestic Goddess. Her cookbook Mrs. Beeton’s Book of Household Management was published in 1861 when she was only 23. It was an instant success, selling 2 million copies in 1868. Her lemonade recipe is a classic. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Beeton’s Classic Lemonade
Calming Old Fashioned Lavender Lemonade
Romans believed that lavender had medicinal properties, and used it for everything from indigestion to sore throats. In WWI lavender was used to reduce infection and relieve pain. If you haven't tried lavender lemonade it is cool, refreshing and may help with your headache or … [Read more...] about Calming Old Fashioned Lavender Lemonade
Cool and Refreshing Pimm’s Punch
In the 1840s, James Pimm invented Pimm's, the iconic English gin based drink. It was first touted as a health tonic, now it serves as refreshing addition to many summer cocktails. Pimm's Punch is delightful colorful and fruity drink which is a great addition to garden party and … [Read more...] about Cool and Refreshing Pimm’s Punch
