The impeachment of President* Trump is under way.
Despite his protestations that no president has ever been treated worse, Trump, from the White House lawn, continues to abuse his power openly, calling for Ukraine and China to interfere in the 2020 election and investigate a political rival.
His flailing over the past week and the meltdown it has exposed it not simply impacting His Orangeness, it is also unhealthy for our country. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was asked what future historians will see when they look back on this period in our history, she said “an aberration.” Let’s hope so. The blemish Trump is putting on our democracy cannot be allowed again.
Getting through the crazy days ahead, with Rudy Guiliani subverting U.S. foreign policy on a global wild goose chase to track down ridiculous conspiracy theories born in the farthest reaches of the right-wing fever swamps, is going to take a few stiff drinks. An appropriate one would be The Black Spot cocktail. Via Kindred Cocktail, the Black Spot is:
1 oz Cruzan Blackstrap Rum
1 oz Jamaican Rum
.75 oz Coffee Liqueur (Mr. Black)
.25 oz Islay Scitch (Laphroiag)
.25 oz rich demerara syrup
3 dashes orange bitters
Rinse a chilled old-fashioned glass with the Laphroig. Do not discard. Stir other ingredients over ice and strain into the glass.
Cheers!
Gin & Bitters 