The King's Ginger Liqueur

[Schneier]

Sometime around the turn of the last century, when King Edward got his first horseless carriage, his doctor worried about him tootling around the dank and drafty countryside. So he requested this warming drink from Berry Bros and Rudd. It's a ginger liqueur: 41% alcohol, and very strong. (No common brandy for Edward VII; it's good to be king.) I believe this is the only alcoholic drink specifically created for drinking while driving.

It's hard to find, but a friend brought me a bottle from England.

Edited April 23, 2007 by Schneier (log)

[Schneier]

The best thing I've found to do with it is add it to champagne for a before-dinner drink

[eas]

I've got a full bottle here (in MSP) if you're interested.