Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Bush Has A "Pisco Sour"



(image via ANDINA/Carlos Lezama)

Granted, being a lame duck unilateralist President during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Summit cannot have been comfortable. And, normally, an "adult beverage" would be the logical thing to do in such a situation -- to take the edge off. But should the President, who has admitted to problems with alcohol, be imbibing? From Andina:

"Peru has successfully promoted its national drink 'Pisco Sour' during the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' Summit, Peru’s Environment Minister Antonio Brack said Sunday.

"He noted that the flagship drink of Peru was well acepted by international guests, including Japan's Prime Minister, Taro Aso.

"...U.S. President George W. Bush, who quit drinking at 40, was apparently drinking a Peruvian cocktail during a meeting on Saturday.

"Pisco Sour is a cocktail containing Pisco (a Peruvian brandy), lemon juice, egg whites, simple syrup, and regional bitters."


In defense of the outgoing President, Laura's ultimatum specifically drew the line at Jim Beam. "Pisco," we cannot fail to note, was not involved.

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