and a delicious Pink G&T is calming and prescriptive. My liquid therapy, or Pink Gin & Tonic drink features a nuanced flavor profile with premium Juniper-forward Gin, Angostura aromatic bitters, Juniper berries, Lime and Fever-tree Tonic water.
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Angostura Bitters were a well-regarded digestive, and a wedge of lime staved off scurvy, (and gave the British the well-known moniker of ‘Limeys’).
Quinine was extracted from the bark of the Cinchona tree in the early 1800’s, and used as an anti- malaria drug. In 1858 Quinine was added to tonic water, to mask the bitterness of the prophylaxis.
Note to self: Angostura, Lime, Quinine… This Pink Gin Cocktail is practically a super-food!
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Where did Mummies start?It is believed that the first mummified persons started around 5050BC with the Chinchorro culture of southern Peru and Northern Chile. In the Chinchorro culture, the remains were not Royalty, but everyday people. They were preserved in a mummification process that changed over 4000 years. The most common Chinchorro mummies included black mummies and red mummies.
The organs were removed, and the body cavities were dried. The bodies were then stuffed with reeds and sticks to fill out the body shape. Manganese paint covered the black mummies, while Ochre paint covered the red bodies. Clay covered the faces, and wigs adorned the heads. These mummies definitely have issues- as they have had little attention or research funding- so little is known. In fact, mummies have been found on all continents of the world.
Well known Egyptian Mummies started at least 2000 years after the Chinchorros (around 2600 BC). Eventually Mummification faded out when Christianity came to Egypt, but mummies are still being found -with one of the latest examples found near Cairo in January of 2023.
The Egyptians preserved their Royal leaders for almost 2000 years, and believed preserved bodies were necessary for the Ka (soul essence) to return to. In fact, it was believed that if the soul did not have a properly preserved body to return to, the unhappy spirit would be left to roam the world.
So the idea of distressed Mummies roaming the Earth may have started with the Egyptians, but the Un-dead Mummy became popularized by Jane Loudon in the Mummy: Or a Tale of the Twenty-Second Century in 1827. Further, authors like Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Louisa May Alcott, Edgar Allan Poe, Bram Stoker, RL Stine, Rick Riordan and Anne Rice capitalized on the idea that ‘Death is only the beginning,” and the Mummy has become a Fright Night staple.
Movies have also popularized the scary, sympathetic, and sometimes funny linen-clad monster. The 1932 movie “The Mummy” was inspired by the real-life opening of the tomb of Tutankhamun, followed by the “Mummy’s Hand” in 1940. Of course, Who could forget the comedy classic “Abbott and Costello Meet the Mummy” in 1955? Of course, there is also the Brendan Fraser Mummy trilogy from 1999 to 2008 that features action and adventure.
Do you have Pharophobia- the fear of Mummies? Ok that is probably not a thing- but Necrophobia, the fear of things associated with death, definitely is. Moreover, while many Halloween monsters create the fear of death, mummies are the only Halloween monster associated with ritual and historic practices around death, and generational stories of afterlife, and curses. Doesn’t that make them one of the scariest monsters? I definitely have Mummy Issues!
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Ok that is probably not a thing- but Necrophobia, the fear of things associated with death, definitely is.
Yes, mummies have been found on every continent.
Yes, there was a mummy discovered near Cairo in January of 2023. Many Chinchorro mummies remain buried in Chile and Peru since the local economies do not have the funds to properly exhume, store and care for the remains.
No, It is believed that the first mummified persons started around 5050BC with the Chinchorro culture of southern Peru and Northern Chile. In the Chinchorro culture -the remains were not Royalty- but every day people. They were preserved in a mummification process that changed over 4000 years. Even more curious, the most common Chinchorro mummies included black mummies and red mummies.
In early Middle Eastern medical writing ‘Mumiya’ referred to natural mineral pitch, but by the 11th century, European physicians started different preparations made from mummified human remains. Ground Egyptian Mummy medicines were prescribed for many ailments from headaches, and coughs to epilepsy, even as aphrodisiacs. As the supplies of genuine Egyptian mummies became difficult to procure, recently dead corpse substitutes were sold to apothecaries and herbalists. Amazingly, the popularity of this medical elixir continued into the 18th century.
While many Halloween monsters create the fear of death, mummies are the only Halloween monster associated with ritual and historic practices around death, and generational stories of afterlife, and curses.
You can find Angostura bitters, and Juniper berries online or at larger liquor specialists. In addition, you can find inexpensive gauze at Dollar Tree.
Prepare your Mummy wine glass or Highball glass ahead of time. Make them a little messy. Afterall, Mummies have been sleeping in their clothes…
Make your Halloween alcoholic cocktail in a shaker. Mix well and serve with ice. In addition, use a funnel to pour your drink into your ‘Mummy’ glass. You don’t want to get the pink cocktail on the gauze. You will love this traditional cocktail recipe as is, but mix it up!
Refresh a pink gin cocktail and include fruit like grapefruit, or strawberry. Alternatively- add an extra dash or two of Angostura. Lastly, garnish with Halloween stirrers or decor.
Keep Calm and Curry On Enjoy a Curry Puff with Potatoes onions and carrots with curry sauce and flakey pastry. Moreover, these easy Puffs are hearty vegetarian appetizers your family and friends will love. A Curry-fusion sensation! In addition, you will find them simple to make. Additionally, it’s delicious.
Hot Date You will love serving up a Hot Date! A Manchego stuffed and roasted date with prosciutto. – right out of the oven. Of course, this Prosciutto wrapped date is an appetizer recipe you will want to keep handy. Especially, since the sweetness of the dates and the salty prosciutto make an irresistible snack you’ll love.
Hallow Weenie Martini Celebrate the season with our Pumpkin Pie Martini- Pumpkin, Cream de Cacao, Rumchatta, Rum, and Pumpkin Irish Cream, and Pumpkin spice. The treat you have been looking for. OH MY GOURD… This is the best Pumpkin Pie Martini ever! Finally, you deserve this Holiday liquid therapy.
Naughty Ghouls Planning to celebrate with Naughty Ghouls? How about a beautiful plum spritz? Ume Plum liquor is our secret ingredient and perfectly balanced by Gin and Sparkling wine. Additionally, those Naughty Ghouls will love you.
The Devils not done with me yet The combination of Bourbon, Apple Cider, and Ginger Beer make the perfect Fall cocktail. A delicious and cozy Fall libation to refresh your soul, or lead you into temptation!
In addition, you can make the perfect appetizer.
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I love the bitters and Juniper berries in my G&T- The mummy glass is so fun, but I intend to have this drink more often than Halloween!
Tasty recipe! Definitely adding it to my Halloween Smash Party this year!
Such a fun cocktail. Great drink- and I loved learning about its origins. Especially loved the Mummy facts- wow
I love this Pink Gin and Tonic. I also love all the Mummy info- so interesting