Beverages of Choice

Let's face it, the Old Man and his best friend (Alan who also passed away at the end of last year) were fantastically horrible influences as far as most professional bureaucrats and officials are concerned. Gordy did the single most dangerous thing that any educator could do: he taught his students to think for themselves. In that regard he was also interested in educating his students to have a great time while learning about different cultures overseas, realizing that humanity has far more in common with each other than differences.

With that said, the man was also a fan of a good stiff drink now and again, and his preferred adult beverage of choice was a good gin and tonic. This recipe was taught to me on my first trip to Egypt with both Gordy and Alan, and became a staple of success for every successful visit overseas.

Gin and Tonic (for the grown-ups in the crowd!)

Tools:
A liver to abuse.
A highball glass of choice.
An old school river cruise ship floating down the Nile.

Ingredients:
2 parts gin
3 parts tonic
1 ice cube per part gin.
A thick slice of lime.

As you can see the drink itself is highly malleable depending on the size of the glass you can get a hold of, but the basic principles remain the same. Add together, stir lightly with a finger, suck finger dry, and drink while floating down the Nile on a eighty year old cruise ship.

Bien Camino!