The Great Train Robbery of 1855 shocked Victorian England to the very core. Despite the fact that over the same time period, at least a dozen other robberies took place, many of which had gotten the criminals much more money. These crimes also had a similar high level of coordination preparation. But this crime got capital letter status, including the “the” in “The Great Train Robbery.” This “unspeakable” crime, this “heinous” act, would later be summed up in the memoirs of the man who prosecuted the criminals, Mr. Edward Harranby, who said: "There are times in any professional's life when the elements requisite for the deductive process seem almost within one's grasp, and yet they elude the touch. These are the times of greatest frustration, and such was the case of the Robbery of 1855."
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Pimm’s Cup (Cocktail)
2 parts Pimm’s No. 1
½ part lemon juice
Ginger ale, to top
Cucumber slice (optional)
Strawberry (optional)
Mint sprig (optional)
Lemon wheel (optional)
Orange wheel (optional)
Add Pimm’s No. 1 and lemon juice into a glass with ice, then top with ginger ale and stir briefly to combine
Garnish with any garnishes of your choice (cucumber, strawberry and mint are standard)
Virgin Cup (Mocktail)
3 parts lemon seltzer
2 parts lemonade
½ part lemon juice
½ tsp grated ginger
Ginger ale, to top
Cucumber slice (optional)
Strawberry (optional)
Mint sprig (optional)
Lemon wheel (optional)
Orange wheel (optional)
Add lemonade, lemon juice, and ginger to a glass with ice, then top with lemon sparkling water and stir briefly to combine
Garnish with any garnishes of your choice (cucumber, strawberry and mint are standard)
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Ingredients for next week (cocktail): tequila, simple syrup, lime juice, vermouth rosso, strawberries, blackberries
Ingredients for next week (mocktail): non-alcoholic tequila, grape juice, lime juice, strawberries, blackberries
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Sources:
“Great Gold Robbery of 1885” - https://www.sensationpress.com/greattrainrobberyof1855_greatgoldrobbery.htm
“Great Gold Robbery” - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Gold_Robbery#:~:text=Pierce%2C%20Tester%20and%20Burgess%20were,penal%20transportation%20for%2014%20years.
“The Great Train Robbery” by Michael Crichton - https://www.amazon.com/Great-Train-Robbery-Michael-Crichton/dp/0804171289
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Artist: Jonathan Boyle
Composer: Jonathan Boyle
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