Thursday, April 23, 2020

This cocktail is also known as a Rhett Butler.  Yes, I know that self-proclaimed “selfish and shrewd” Rhett was originally from Charleston, SC, but his resignation to the fact that the South was doomed came after the battle in Atlanta.  And all those tumultuous scenes with Scarlett took place in Georgia.

This coming weekend, the state of Georgia will allow hair and nail salons to welcome clients. On Monday, movie theaters and restaurants will unlock the doors.  One possible conclusion? Georgia’s government and business leaders don’t give a damn about the medical and scientific communities’ warnings of increased coronavirus infections.

And other states–such as South Carolina, Tennessee, and Florida–are “opening up” for business in the coming days.

I suspect Rhett would approve of the re-opening, and maybe even make some fast money because of it.

In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 ounces Southern Comfort, 1/2 ounce​ Cointreau, 1/2 ounce lime juice (fresh is best), and 1/2 ounce lemon juice (fresh is best).  Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.  Garnish with a lemon peel.