Anyway, the newest installment in the GE line "Feeling Punchy" taught us about the tradition of punch through the years.Out on the high seas, Captain AB explained, punch comes from the Hindi word panch which means five. And this five is important because to properly balance punch, five categories of flavor are necessary to build the drink.
The ship set was quite an impressive bit of staging for AB and company. It had to be one of the more elaborate sets in GE history. I loved the waves, by the way. And AB in the captain costume was just too funny for words. When he was messing with his hair, I giggled every time!
The Long Island bit was great too.
Another century and costume change, brings us to the Cape Fear Club Punch. Again here, AB breaks out a few lessons for us by explaining the role of punch in clubs, societies, military regiments and other organizations.The spirit lesson was good for me since I don't know a whole lot about libations, though the Cognac system once briefly in "Tender is the Loin I." I did, however, like the lesson on Cognac's birth and history and the rat on the barrel was so cute. Yeah, rat and cute I said it.
Oh, and nice labels on those bottles.The information on aging of alcohols was great too.
As was learning tea is a common weak ingredient in punches.
Ice egg... excellent!
The best laugh of the whole episode was the thrift store comment about buying most of his clothes at one. But, once again, AB is spot on with info. Thrift store hunting is a favorite past time for my mom and me. She has found so many great culinary things for me on her expeditions and so have I! Yeah, AB just gave a great tip there!
Finally the Hot Toddy. Again, important information on the proper type of spirit to use in the drink.Did you notice Alton didn't mention his standard line about keeping a nutmeg in his pocket once during the show! I couldn't believe it.
No matter, the episode was great and very, very entertaining. Lots of costumes, history, lessons, spirits and fun!
Check out the recipes on FN's Good Eats site.
This superfan raises a glass for a 5 punch bowl toast for a fabulous episode!
1 comments:
my god, the yelling in the ship segment made me laugh out loud, I had to push pause even. and yes, the hair was hysterical. as a server and bartender, I love it when AB talks liquor. I called my British friend and told her why she's called "Limey" (she didn't really care :)
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