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| Phorbidden Phruit |
Generally speaking, women like drinks that taste fruity. Ask any bartender. Is that "rule" set in stone? Of course not - there are women who like stiff drinks and men who like fruity drinks. Who comes up with these rules anyway?
(That's a rhetorical question.)
How about another origin story? Remember our two bartenders at (the restaurant formerly known as) Danny's Porch? They were working a shift together when the liquor order arrived ... and a new raspberry flavored spirit had been temporarily introduced to the roster.
"We gotta do something with this."
Bert agreed, suggesting they try raspberry lemonade. They tossed a few ingredient ideas back and forth before settling on what would become the "flesh and bones" of the beverage. Still, a certain kick was lacking, and Bert made a daring suggestion to top it off. This proved to be the breath, the spirit that animated the drink so that it came to be a living cocktail.
All that remained was to name the new creation. Bert, who enjoys biblical trivia, suggested "Phorbidden Phruit". Why?
1. There is a hint of mystery to it, which could lure the curious into trying it for the first time.
2. Both Roger and Bert would occasionally replace the letter "F" with "Ph" as a joke of sorts that other college students and graduates would recognize.
3. As the saying goes, "gin makes you sin".
The collaborative effort between these two men turned out to be a success, arguably even larger than Bert's Peach Tea had been. Once the word got out, enthusiasm for the new cocktail spread like wildfire ... especially among female clients (but that's just a coincidence). Should you be tempted to try it for yourself, please take note of the symbol of caution. You've never tasted a raspberry lemonade quite like Phorbidden Phruit.
