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Thread #45149   Message #667314
Posted By: Liz the Squeak
11-Mar-02 - 07:28 PM
Thread Name: CS:Drop of Nelson's Blood - Rum or Brandy
Subject: RE: CS:Drop of Nelson's Blood - Rum or Brand
Interesting that the site cannot get the Nelson connection right either....

Lime juice to prevent scurvy was a fairly important ingredient in grog, ... from it we get the words 'groggy' meaning intoxicated, staggery, as you would be drinking half a pint of rum a day, whether with water or not... and limey, a American slang word for a British ship or sailor.

And of course, the recipe for Cuba Libras.....

LTS