The Gimlet, Gin, & Tonic: Colonialism, Medicine, and Cocktails

The history of the Gimlet, and its connections to early medicine, colonialism, and the rise of the multinational corporation.

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For some background on Anglo-Dutch relations, watch "The Anglo-Dutch Wars in 3 Minutes":    • Anglo-Dutch Wars | 3 Minute History  

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