BYCU
Gin and tonic season is upon us. Even manly men will occasionally succumb and drink one on a hot day.
I googled it and found this interesting piece at About.com. From the intro:
Gin was created by Dr. Franciscus Sylvus, a Dutch chemist, in the 16th century as an attempt to cleanse the blood of those suffering from kidney disorders. Sylvus named his creation genièvre, French for juniper. Mass production of gin in England soon followed as King William III used his grudge against France to ban expensive liquor imports from that country and made gin affordable for the masses.
Aside: I've had a Tom Collins on a few occasions this year. I recommend it.
