"Y'know the thing about a shark, he's got... lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes. When he comes at ya, doesn't seem to be livin'... until he bites ya. And those black eyes roll over white, and then... oh, then you hear that terrible high-pitch screamin', the ocean turns red, and spite of all the poundin' and the hollerin', they all come in and they... rip you to pieces."
Come set sail with me, Chef Money, as we take a look into the true story that inspired the scene from which the above quote was taken. The Sinking of USS Indianapolis.
We'll explore everything from her construction, early days, wartime service, sinking, tarnished legacies, and overdue exonerations. Not only that, but I will give you the recipe to mix up a delicious summertime cocktail in order to toast with me the men of the USS Indianapolis; something that I like to call a "Slaughter in the Water."
Slaughter in the Water
Ingredients:
• 1 oz of gin – doesn’t have to be fancy as its getting mixed.
• 1 oz of Blue Curaçao – did I say that right?
• 1 oz of Tonic Water
• 3-5 oz of Club Soda – this is really to your preference. Personally, I prefer more soda.
• ½ a lime – juiced. You can use more or less
• a splash of Grenadine
• twist of lime for garnish.
Directions:
1. First, add a few ice cubes to a rock glass or your glassware of choice.
2. Combine the gin, blue curacao, tonic, club soda, and lime juice and stir.
3. Now comes the Slaughter… drizzle your grenadine over the top, allow it to sink, then enjoy.
Cheers!