Dear All,
I do hope I am in time to contribute to this, cocktails are very much
my forte!
I can see the argument for classic cocktails that have stood the test
of time; however, I do agree with Tracy that the order of ingredients
is important. In such a case, something like a B52 with the component
parts put into the glass in order and floated on each other.
Perhaps first a heavy beer or stout - like a Theakstons OP - beers
being made quickly and constantly and for, er, "current purposes" to
represent the creation of records.
Then a liqueur - kahlua or similar - the longer maturation
representing the selection and processing of records - your modern
records if you like and finally, a whiskey (or whisky if you are
Scottish). This would need to be a high quality single malt aged for
a specified period - such as the 14 year old Oban or 12 year old
Jameson Redbreast (you can go up in years depending on how much you
want to spend). This would represent actual archives that are worthy
of permanent preservation.
The component parts represent the archival whole (records continuum
stuff) as whilst they differ in provenance they are linked by alcohol.
Couple of disclaimers: cocktail inspired by one called an Irish Car
Bomb first tried in Las Vegas (sorry if offence caused - this is the
name of the drink, I promise). Also, I have no idea if this works and
what it might taste like and can take no responsibility for any
experiments that might happen over Christmas. I hope Sir Hilary's
biggest fan will report in the new year.
Have a lovely Christmas everyone.
Jenny
Jenny Moran
day job at Northamptonshire Record Office
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