Yale

Yale

April 14, 2011 (Day 18) — Yale

So tonight we’re not in New York. We’re still staying in New England however. Tonight, we’re going to Yale.

Some facts from yale.edu:

Undergraduate students*	5,242
Graduate and professional students*	6,318
International students*	1,910
Faculty*	3,695
Staff*	9,267
International scholars*	1,970
Living alumni	167,350
Library holdings	12.7 million volumes
Varsity athletic teams	35
Total number of buildings	439
Endowment	$16.1 billion
Operating budget*	$2.49 billion

Not only that, Yale Ice Hockey was actually #1 in the nation for a pretty good chunk of time this season.

Meanwhile, the Yale cocktail got its name from its deep blue hue with a hint of orange.

1.5 oz gin

.5 oz dry vermouth

1 tsp blue curaçao

1 dash bitters

Combine the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Stir well and strain into a chilled martini glass. Serve with a lemon twist.

The taste is similar to a classic Martini, but with a bit more orange on the end of the taste. It lightens the sometimes harsh Martini, but keeps most of its strength.