Senate Republicans narrowly squeaked out enough votes to begin debating their plans to repeal Obamacare, even though there is no bill yet.
The only things that seem consistent with GOP ideas for “Repealing and Replacing” Obamacare is that tens of millions of Americans will lose their health insurance, that pre-existing conditions may well be uncovered again, and that basically this benefits no one but members of Congress and their ultra-rich donors.
Yet somehow this keeps coming back to life. While that may suggest the appropriate drink is a Zombie, I have two issues with that.
First, that would be a lot of Rum for a Tuesday night. Second, with a Zombie you pretty much know what you’re getting, but we have no idea what this healthcare reform might look like as it is being done in secret by a handful white male Republican Senators with no public hearings.
Therefore, I propose tonight is a night for a Corpse Reviver #2 cocktail. For one thing, you never know what will happen once the corpse is revived (Could have the brain of Abby Normal). This classic cocktail is also an eye opener, and we certainly need that right now.
You’ll often see it made with Lillet Blanc, but I really prefer using Cocchi Americano and believe it is closer to the original from the days of the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book.
.75 oz gin
.75 oz Cocchi Americano
.75 oz Cointreau
.75 oz lemon juice
scant barspoon Absinthe
Shake vigorously over ice and strain into a chilled coupe.
This is one of my all-time favorite classic cocktails, enjoy!
Cheers!
Gin & Bitters 