I'm writing an AAR circa 1917 and am inserting an English aristocratic wanna be in it.
What would an English aristocratic wanna be drink so that people would think he is important?
Odd question. Help with an answer.
I'm writing an AAR circa 1917 and am inserting an English aristocratic wanna be in it.
What would an English aristocratic wanna be drink so that people would think he is important?
Originally Posted by Setarius
Well if he is like Mr Kyte he would drink Gin & Tonic.
However if he thought he was very upper crust then only Champaign would do & only the 1902!
I'd go with Barry's suggestions above as they may be more aviation related to this suggestion - however have a look at what has inspired it.
Lead character in a school play I was once in was 'Late of the Buffs' (Retired from East Kent Regiment - British Army) in a story set in 1920. However this character is actually faking it ... I remember his favourite tipple being Port.
Many years later when I saw Catch Me If You Can with Leonardo di Caprio in it the first thing I thought of was this school play as the storylines are very similar.
how about Brandy?
At the Front he would probably drink Scotch Whisky.
Port was (and still is) drunk at Officers' Mess functions. As previously stated Gin was a popular spirit and champagne was consumed at special occasions.
During the war English Gentlemen serving in France acquired a taste for French liqueurs. An example of this is the cocktail the "Sidecar". This drink was picked up by British officers in Paris and soon made it's way to swanky London clubs. It consists of two parts Cognac and one part each of Cointreau and lemon juice.
Perhaps something like the "Sidecar" is what you are looking for?
Bear in mind the situation.
As a rule Shampoo would be drunk rather like an aperitif by the nobs, or with hors d’oeuvres at a meal. Claret, or an appropriate white with whatever course the meal was at.
Pink Shampoo often with desert, and Port after dinner usually accompanied by a cigar. Whisky and soda, or Brandy was also consumed.
G&T became popular as a cooling afternoon drink in India and the far East, with the tonic containing the essential dose of Quinine so important in those regions. The fad caught on and would often be the drink of choice at lunch time and during the afternoon at gentlemen's clubs from Whites and Boodles, to the Army and Navy club. Pink Gin, a favourite of Naval Officers in the 19th century seemed to take off in general use the Roaring Twenties. In detail this chart gives you the best wines for use with which course.
Simples!
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
If he's an ex amry officer transferred probably port but try here plenty of info on the perils of drink during WW1.
http://www.diffordsguide.com/encyclo...s/booze-in-wwi
See you on the Dark Side......
What an excellent find Neil.
Says it all really.
A jolly good read.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
Excellent chart, WingCo!
REP for you Sir!
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Fascinating article Neil!
Many thanks for posting the link.
Have some REP as well!
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
Depends on the time of day, old boy, what whatA G&T before dinner perhaps; Wine with a meal (now there's a minefield for a choice), Port with a cigar, with the "chaps", in the smoking room after dinner; brandy after that? - But at all times - Champagne old boy. Nothing like a spot of the old Bubbly what!
Looking forward to your AAR Dale. Perhaps I shall include one of our American cousins in my next AAROn a serious note, hope this helps. Cheers, Mike
Sherry, Dry or Sweet or Cinzano as apperatif
Port as an after dinner/ toast drink, Well thats what we used in the mess.
Posh drinks, Pink gin, Cinzano, Campari and Soda, Sloe Gin and Pimms at least I think these were available at this time
Sloe Gin 17th Century.
Cinzano vermouth 1757. Exports of which sdtarted in the 1890s.
Gin and pink 19th Century.
Pimms 1851.
Campari 1860.
So yes to all of them Chris.
We must also add Madeira.
Rob.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
All this talk about drinks is making me thirsty
I'm learning to fly, but I ain't got wings
Coming down is the hardest thing
How about a Singapore Sling ? Though more likely Johnnie Walker would be easier to acquire.
Sapiens qui vigilat... "He is wise who watches"
You know the answer to that Paul.All this talk about drinks is making me thirsty
To the bar.
Kyte.
"Courage is the art of being the only one who knows you're scared to death."
To the bar gents, the first two are on me, for all the great answers given.
Thanks for the info and ideas guys.
Thanks for the article Neil.
Guess it depends on the time of year - good hearty scotch for the winter evening, large glass of Pimms in the summer afternoons
Never Knowingly Undergunned !!
"I say, it's Pimms O'clock!"
I laugh in the face of danger - then I hide until it goes away!
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