Got my mind on my money and my money on my mind

[venta]

Some time around now - today, according to the mother, though I don't know where she got her info from - we can celebrate the 150th anniversary of the G&T.

The gin and tonic was invented (by the British army) in the hot climes of India, when foul-tasting quinine-laden tonic water was still the best way to ward off malaria.

I think it says a lot about the Victorians that, faced with unpalatable medication, their solution was to mix it with gin.

Comments

[valkyriekaren.livejournal.com]

Am I alone in being unable to hear the phrase 'medicinal compoud' without humming Lily the Pink under my breath>

[huskyteer.livejournal.com]

I don't think I've ever heard it in any other context!

[mister-jack.livejournal.com]

You're not alone.

[valkyriekaren.livejournal.com]

Good to know!

[venta.livejournal.com]

Not at all. I had been about to post asking if it was most efficacious in every case when I saw your comment :)

[shrydar.livejournal.com]

Not remotely!