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

[venta.livejournal.com]

I'm considering adopting their approach if I'm ever again prescribed vile antibiotics in non-pill form.

"Well, doctor, I'm not sure how it's working - it tastes nasty, so I've been mixing it with equal parts rum..."

[drdoug.livejournal.com]

Care is advised if the non-pill form is for parenteral administration.

(You won't be able to taste the rum so no need to use the good stuff.)