November, 2014 - Phoolan Devi - Bandit Queen

Phoolan Devi - 1963-2001

Popularly known as the "Bandit Queen," was born to a low caste family in rural Uttar Pradesh, India.  At the age of 18, Devi was gang-raped by high-caste bandits after the gang she was part of was ambushed by rivals.  As a result of this incident she became a gang leader and sought revenge.  In 1981 Devi and her gang returned to the village where she had been raped and 22 villagers in Behmai, including two of her rapists, were rounded up and executed.  The press portrayed the massacre as an act of righteous lower-caste rebellion and members evaded capture for 2 years before surrendering in 1983.  After serving in jail for 11 years pending trial, the state government withdrew all charges against her and she was released in 1994 under great public discussion and controversy.  She then ran for Parliament and was elected.  In 2001, Devi was assassinated by a trio of upper-caste men.  The 1994 film Bandit Queen is loosely based on her life.

The Drink:

Bandit Queen

1 1/2 oz Southern Comfort
1 oz Peach Schnapps
1 oz cranberry juice
lime garnish

Drinkability:  3.5
Drunkability:  3
Taxic Diversity:  2
Accessibility:  4
Priority for Conservation:  3

Comments: "I know we just had this one recently, but it fit so well!"  "Tastes like a peach jolly rancher"

From "Women Who Sought Revenge" hosted by Ball Buster