Rani Lakshmibai - 1914-2012
The fall of Singapore to the Japanese in WWII transformed Dr. Lakshmi - a successful gynecologist who had established a free clinic for migrant workers - into Captain Lakshmi, commander of a regiment of 1000 female infantry and nurses dedicated to overthrowing British rule in India as part of the Indian National Army. The regiment was one of the only all-women combat forces in the war and was named after Rani of Jhansi, legendary warrior queen during the Rebellion of 1857. Captain Lakshmi also served as a cabinet minister (in Charge of Women's Organization) in the Provisional Government of Free India. After the war, she continued to be involved in both progressive politics (she was nominated for president of India in 2002), and humanitarian efforts, responding to medical emergencies and treating patients until she was 92.
The Drink:
Jhansi Ki Rani
3 oz of chai tea
1 oz sctoch
Honey to taste
Drinkability: 4
Drunkability: 3
Taxic Diversity: 2
Accessibility: 4
Priority for Conservation: 3/4
Comments: Another made-up cocktail - but very tasty if you like chai!!
From "Rebel Women" hosted by Opal Hush
NYC chapter of Ladies United for the Preservation of Endangered Cocktails
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