Classic Gin Cocktails
The Monkey Gland
1 1/2 oz. Gin
1 1/2 oz. Orange juice
2 tsp. Absinthe or Pernod
2 tsp. Grenadine syrup
Paradise
45 ml gin
30 ml apricot brandy
30 ml fresh orange juice
Shake. Serve in cocktail glass and garnish with a thin orange wedge.
Music
What’s a Diva? A Diva is the epitome of fabulousness…..divas ooze it out of their pores. As Suzanne Sugarbaker said on Designing Women, “I’m too much”……that’s a diva….”too much”….and many of the little people just can’t handle it, but that’s alright, they’ll be ok!
The Queen
The fabulous Miss Ross
In honor of Black History Month
Gail Fisher
an American actress who was one of the first African American women to play substantive roles in American television.
Gail Fisher (August 18, 1935 – December 2, 2000) was an American actress who was one of the first African American women to play substantive roles in American television.[1] She was [...]
Speakeasy Drinks
The Harlem Cocktail
New York Magazine uncovered the recipe for this yellow, gin and pineapple juice cocktail that was served at the original Cotton Club. Photo by Sang An
Ingredients
3 small chunks ( 1/2 inch cubes) pineapple
1/4 ounce maraschino liquor
1 1/2 ounces Beefeater gin
1 ounce pineapple juice
The Sidecar
2 oz Cognac
1/2 oz Cointreau
1 oz lemon juice
Music
Make my funk the P Funk
I want my funk uncut
Make my funk the P Funk
I wants to get funked up!
I want the bomb,
I want the P Funk
I want my funk uncut
Make my funk the P Funk
I wants to get funked up!
In honor of Black History
Berry Gordy
American record producer, and the founder of the Motown record label
Berry Gordy, Jr.[1] (born November 28, 1929) is an American record producer, and the founder of the Motown record label, as well as its many subsidiaries.
Gordy, Jr. (born in Detroit, Michigan) was the seventh of eight children born to the [...]
In honor of Black History Month
Chuck Berry
American guitarist, singer, and songwriter
Charles Edward Anderson “Chuck” Berry (born October 18, 1926) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter. Chuck Berry is one of the pioneers of rock and roll music. According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s website, “While no individual can be said to [...]
Ok…the Chi-town and DC posters are better equipped to school y’all on House Music and GO-GO. However, I did get a quick course in both while a student at FAMU….friends from Chicago and DC/Jersey schooled me on both and I’ve loved both genres ever since!
HOUSE
Shout out–MsKitty!
In honor of Black History Month
Quincy Jones
American music conductor,record producer,musical arranger,film composer, television producer,
Quincy Delight Jones, Jr. (born March 14, 1933) is an American music conductor, record producer, musical arranger, film composer, television producer, and trumpeter. During five decades in the entertainment industry, Jones has earned a record 79 Grammy Award nominations,[1] 27 Grammys,[1] [...]
In honor of Black History Month
Diahann Carroll
American actress and singer
Diahann Carroll (born July 17, 1935) is an American actress and singer. Born in New York City, she attended its LaGuardia High School for performing arts. She appeared in the prestigious African-American themed films, Carmen Jones (1954) and Porgy and Bess (1959). Between 1968 and 1971, [...]
In honor of Black History Month
Ralph Abernathy
a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement of the 20th Century, a minister, civil rights leader
Ralph David Abernathy (March 11, 1926 – April 17, 1990) was a leader of the American Civil Rights Movement of the 20th Century, a minister, civil rights leader and a close associate of [...]
