Medical History of Cocktails
By Patti G
@Pattitude (1286)
Newton, North Carolina
November 2, 2015 1:13pm CST
Absinthe which is now know to cause brain damage used to be treated for malaria!
Creme de Menthe was used for digestive disorders. I can see that if there's mint in it? I'm not sure how Creme de Menthe is made.
Créme de menthe settled rebellious stomachs and absinthe fended off malaria. This is the secret medical history of the speakeasy cocktails we've come to know and love.
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
2 Nov 15
Oh if only I could have a cocktail..I dont drink but that is interesting.
I know the good old whiskey is supposed to fight colds.
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@Pattitude (1286)
• Newton, North Carolina
2 Nov 15
I don't remember the last time I had a drink. Oh yeah it was my last birthday, which is in December. So it will be time for another drink in a month!
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@TiarasOceanView (70020)
• United States
4 Nov 15
@Pattitude Oh youll soon have a birthday..remind me and we can have a virtual drink haha..only kind I can have as I cant stop if I start.
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@Pattitude (1286)
• Newton, North Carolina
4 Nov 15
@TiarasOceanView December 19th 
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