Trace the overlapping history of alcohol a nd medicine from nutritional beer consumed in ancient Egypt up through hig h-proof hand sanitizer used to thwart Covid\, along the way encountering m edicinal wine\, botanical liqueurs\, alchemists\, apothecaries\, scientist s\, and quacks.
\nCocktails like the Old Fashioned\, Gin &\; Toni c\, and Gimlet were medicinal drinks once upon a time. Attendees will lear n how the contents of our medicine and liquor cabinets were\, until surpri singly recently\, one and the same.
\nCamper English is a regular sp eaker on the history of alcohol and medicine\, the science of cocktails\, and clear ice. The New York Times recently wrote of Camper\, "(he) has a f lair for digging up fun facts\," and the Washington Post described Doctors and Distillers as "a rollicking\, quirky story." Camper educates and ente rtains audiences with wit\, humor\, and delightfully detailed scientific a nd historical expertise.
\nThis program will be recorded. The record ing will be sent to everyone who registers and will be available for 2 wee ks after the program.
\nThis program is sponsored by the Friends of Memorial H all Library. \;
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