National Immigrants Day – October 28th
The USA was founded and built entirely by immigrants. Immigration was handled by the individual states, until 1890, when Europeans began immigrating en masse due to economic catastrophe or restrictive politics in their home countries. The US Federal Government began to regulate immigration then and made Ellis Island in New York the primary point of entry.
Between 1890 and 1954, more than 12 million immigrants passed through Ellis Island. In return for pledging allegiance and loyalty to the US, immigrants were given all the rights and privileges afforded US citizens. For 80 percent of them, the entire process only took a few hours.
October 28th is also the anniversary of the dedication of the Statue of Liberty. In 1886, President Grover Cleveland dedicated the giant gift from France, followed by New York City’s first ticker tape parade.
Music Du Jour: The Immigrant Playlist
Films Du Jour: Forbes’ list of the most interesting immigration films.
Miscellaneous:
- Practice Test for US Citizenship. Would you pass?
- Take a DNA test to determine your ancestry
Snacks Du Jour: Cuisines by nationality
Cocktail Du Jour – Belle of Ellis Island
This recipe is from Cocktail Builder:
- 2 oz of dry vermouth
- 0.5 oz of brandy
- 1 teaspoon Cointreau orange liqueur
- 1/2 teaspoon of superfine sugar
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Mocktail Du Jour – Belle of Ellis Island Mocktail
- 2 oz of Lyre’s non-alcoholic dry aperitif
- 0.5 oz of apple juice
- 1 teaspoon orange syrup
- 2 dashes of orange bitters
Add all ingredients in a cocktail shaker half-filled with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Beer Du Jour
Most popular beer in every country: Find your match.
Wine Du Jour
The Immigrant by Donati Family Vinyards
