hurricane Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 They sure knew how to party in the late 1600s. Admiral Edward Russell's 17th-Century throwdown Think you can drink like a sailor? Maybe you should take a moment to reflect on what that truly means. The record for history's largest cocktail belongs to British Lord Admiral Edward Russell. In 1694, he threw an officer's party that employed a garden's fountain as the punch bowl. The concoction? A mixture that included 250 gallons of brandy, 125 gallons of Malaga wine, 1,400 pounds of sugar, 2,500 lemons, 20 gallons of lime juice, and 5 pounds of nutmeg. A series of bartenders actually paddled around in a small wooden canoe, filling up guests' cups. Not only that, but they had to work in 15-minute shifts to avoid being overcome by the fumes and falling overboard. The party continued nonstop for a full week, pausing only briefly during rainstorms to erect a silk canopy over the punch to keep it from getting watered down. In fact, the festivities didn't end until the fountain had been drunk completely dry. -- That must have been one for the books for sure. -- Hurricane -- Hurricane ______________________________________________________________________ http://piratesofthecoast.com/images/pyracy-logo1.jpg Captain of The Pyrates of the Coast Author of "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Year Before the Mast" (Published in Fall 2011) Scurrilous Rogue Stirrer of Pots Fomenter of Mutiny Bon Vivant & Roustabout Part-time Carnival Barker Certified Ex-Wife Collector Experienced Drinking Companion "I was screwed. I readied my confession and the sobbing pleas not to tell my wife. But as I turned, no one was in the bed. The room was empty. The naked girl was gone, like magic." "Memoirs of a Buccaneer: 30 Years Before the Mast" - Amazon.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cat Jenny Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 Daaamnn...sounds like fun! Now wheres my bikini and my cup? Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help.... Her reputation was her livelihood. I'm a pirate, love. By nature and by choice! My inner voice sometimes has an accent! My wont? A delicious rip in time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 A gentleman would not note that your bikini comes with a pair of cups. Or does it not? Good thing I'm a pyrate and am allowed to point out such things. To the jollyboat men! My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abrams Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 I say that we recreate this event at PiP...for historical accuracy... yes, that's it... history... I've got the heart of a pirate, just not the garb... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Jim Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 "Dear Harry, Would you be a dear and construct a 500 gallon fountain in the middle of the Fort? We would be ever so grateful. The Pyrates." That should do it. My occupational hazard bein' my occupation's just not around... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Cat Jenny Posted October 27, 2007 Share Posted October 27, 2007 A gentleman would not note that your bikini comes with a pair of cups. Or does it not? Good thing I'm a pyrate and am allowed to point out such things. To the jollyboat men! Aye ya pirate That it does..but that bar is by invitation only Some days even my lucky rocketship underpants won't help.... Her reputation was her livelihood. I'm a pirate, love. By nature and by choice! My inner voice sometimes has an accent! My wont? A delicious rip in time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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