A gin pole is a lifting device consisting of a single pole supported by guy wires and operated via pulleys. It is used to erect structures and lift heavy objects, but its capacity is limited by the pole size and hardware used. A gin pole is a simple lifting device consisting of a single pole […]
Sloe gin is a gin-based liqueur made by infusing sloe berries, which are related to plums, into gin. It can be made at home and is popular in the United States and Europe. The mixture must be steeped for several weeks before decanting and can be consumed on its own or mixed into cocktails. Sloe […]
Ramos gin fizz is a gin-based cocktail with added orange blossom water, cream, and egg whites. It was created in 1888 in New Orleans and is served in a tall glass with gin, lemon and lime juice, cream, simple syrup, orange blossom water, and vanilla extract. A ramos gin fizz, also known as a ramos […]
The gin fizz is a cocktail made with gin, lemon juice, sugar, and soda, traditionally served in an 8oz highball glass. The Tom Collins is a similar drink made with Old Tom Gin. The Ramos gin fizz adds cream, egg whites, and orange blossom water. Other variations include the golden and silver gin. A gin […]
Pink gin is a cocktail made with gin and Angostura bitters, which were originally created by Dr. Johann Gottlieb Benjamin Siegert to relieve stomach pain. The British Royal Navy added bitters to gin to make it more appetizing, leading to the creation of the pink gin cocktail. Variations include a pink gin and tonic and […]
The cotton gin, invented by Eli Whitney in 1794, revolutionized cotton processing and led to a boom in the cotton industry. It allowed for mass production of cotton fabric, leading to increased demand and the growth of plantations and the slave trade. Whitney’s machine was able to process 50 pounds of cotton per day, making […]
Gin Rummy is a fast-paced card game where players draw and discard to create melds. The game ends when a player goes out or “knocks,” and points are scored based on deadwood value. Bonus points and house rules can vary. Gin Rummy is a quick variation of rummy, a card game that has a number […]
