Artilleryman's Rum Punch - Tiki Drinks and Food

J jeffro1962 Member Joined: Jan 12, 2012 Posts: 7	J jeffro1962 Posted posted on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 6:28 AM According to legend, The Chatham Artillery was one of the many pre-civil war militia units this one based in Savannah, Ga. In the day, the gathering of the militia was more of a social event than anything military although by decree they did have to drill. The links in previous posts will give you several nearly identical versions . One I read stated that the recipe was toned down a bit after what we in the South call " The Recent Unpleasantness " because the progeny of those early cannoneers were not manly enough to drink it! Gotta love the booze cruise that is American history!

According to legend, The Chatham Artillery was one of the many pre-civil war militia units this one based in Savannah, Ga. In the day, the gathering of the militia was more of a social event than anything military although by decree they did have to drill. The links in previous posts will give you several nearly identical versions . One I read stated that the recipe was toned down a bit after what we in the South call " The Recent Unpleasantness " because the progeny of those early cannoneers were not manly enough to drink it!

Gotta love the booze cruise that is American history!

Post #621674 by jeffro1962 on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 6:28 AM