Local and state governments are putting large parts of the country on lockdown. Who knew that being stuck in the house could be so tiring. With no end in sight, it is getting hard to look on the bright side of life. But my inner Terry Jones reminds me I have a fully stocked bar and lots of movie channels, so I shall endeavor to persevere. I have not reached the point where I miss the NJ Transit commute yet, but I can see that day coming. At least Gov. Murphy has allowed us to go out and take walks while practicing appropriate social distancing. That should help keep a level of sanity.
While our “leaders” in Washington look for ways to prop up stock prices, make yourself a Perseverance cocktail, because we may be here a while. Via Kindred Cocktail, the Perseverance is:
2 oz rye
.5 oz Ramazzotti
.5 oz Dubonnet Rouge
.5 oz sweet vermouth
2 dashes orange bitters
Stir over ice, strain over a large cube in a rocks glass, garnish with an orange twist.
Cheers! Stay safe!
Gin & Bitters 