Book Review: President Without a Party: The Life of John Tyler

Out of nowhere, John Tyler became My Favorite President. Seriously, this book was excellent, providing insight in to a little know president who has been largely forgotten by history. President Without a Party: The Life of John Tyler by Christopher J. Leahy is worth a read.

This weeks cocktail is called The Dark Horse, here is a link to the recipe online:
http://www.grouprecipes.com/67704/the-dark-horse-cocktail.html
2 Tblsp of Rum
2 Tblsp of kahlua OR coffee liqueur
1 tsp of vermouth
dash of lemon
Shake with ice and pour over crushed ice. Top with coke. An excellent drink to go with an excellent book, about a most excellent President.

Other presidents mentioned:
 
Andrew Jackson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1Uv9WSbYFU
William Henry Harrison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSzbpHDmJFM
John Quincy Adams: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40iwwGrU0ww
Martin van Buren: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds8OB1EE35w
Thomas Jefferson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsT8WGnIgrU&t=1s

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