On December 5th, 1933, 5:32 EST Utah became the 36th state to ratify the 21st Amendment thus nullifying that pesky 18th Amendment which had sent us and our hooch underground. The anniversary of that date is right around the corner and to the ladies of LUPEC that sounds like a darn good reason to raise [...]
Archive for November, 2007
Repeal Day!
Posted in Cocktails, Events on November 30, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Lauren Clark of LUPEC Boston on THE CHET CURTIS REPORT
Posted in Uncategorized on November 19, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Did you miss LUPEC on ‘CHET CURTIS’ last Friday because you were out on the town? We thought so… Not to worry, you can check out the segment on the web by clicking here. Chin-chin!
The Marconi Wireless
Posted in Uncategorized on November 17, 2007 | 1 Comment »
The recipe is:1.5 ounces applejack.75 ounces sweet vermouth2 dashes of orange bitters Shake over ice and strain into cocktail glass as featured on Chet Curtis…
Coffee and Doughnuts
Posted in Aunt Kay, Broads, Charity, Women's History, World War II on November 16, 2007 | 2 Comments »
During World War II American Red Cross services were in high gear. By the wars end in 1945, over 7.5 million volunteers supported 40,000 paid Red Cross staff around the world. “Nearly every family in America contained a member who had either served as a Red Cross volunteer, made contributions of money or blood, or [...]
The Hello Girls
Posted in Broads, Champagne, Cocktails, Gin, Women's History on November 12, 2007 | 3 Comments »
In 1917 General “Black Jack” Pershing began his search for bilingual switchboard operators to improve communication between commanders and troops on the European front. The women needed to speak French, be college educated and single. Over 7000 women applied and 450 were selected. Upon completion of military and Signal Corps training at Camp Franklin Maryland [...]
Veterans Day
Posted in Cocktails, Rum on November 11, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918 World War I formally ended with the German signing of the Armistice. Today we recognize this day by remembering all who have generously served our country in the armed forces. Throughout this week the ladies of LUPEC Boston will be honoring [...]
Beantown Sippin’ Safari!
Posted in Cocktails, Tiki on November 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Come join the ladies of LUPEC as we tiki the night away with Beachbum Berry and DJ Brother Cleve! Grass skirts encouraged! RSVP to sippinsafari@waitiki.com. Cheers!


