Apologies, my internet was down this morning and that's usually when I write the blog.
Excuse the condensed version today.
On this day in 1394, Korean king Yi Seong-gye, founder of the Joseon Dynasty, would move the capital of Korea from Kaesŏng to Hanyang, today known as Seoul. A exciting city of over 10 million, Seoul boasts beautiful Eastern palace architecture,
with a culture that is now one of the most tech savvy on the planet. Korea is one of the most cell phone dense countries in the world with a 98% usage rate among its population. Home to Kpop and Kdrama there is one more product making its way West.
Soju is a beverage that is similar to saki in that it is primarily made from rice, however it is distilled so it really is more like a vodka. You are starting to see it pop up in restaurants and some liquor stores.
The Historical Inebriant: The Femme Fatale
http://www.jinrousa.com/recipe.asp
Ingredients:
3 oz Jinro Soju,
1 oz Monin Pomegranate Syrup,
1/2 oz sweet and sour,
Float of champagne
Garnish with fresh pomegranate seeds. Serve straight up
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Before there was "Halo" or "Grand Theft Auto" or "Madden NFL" or "Call of Duty"...
On this day in 1972, Atari announces the release of their newest video game Pong.
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