Zapping the Blood-Suckers!

Dr. Taylor had a secret ingredient...

Never mind the vampires — extremely sweet blood makes one a tasty target for those other pesky suckers… mosquitoes.  (Yes, there is a downside to all that Peterson’s goodness… ) But entomologist Dr. Robert Taylor had a solution…

Dr. Taylor studied malarial ‘skeeters around the world and, according to informed sources, was never bitten. His secret? A grapefruit a day…

Peterson’s found inspiration in his habit and — not wanting to take chances — hedges the bet with  another known anti-malarial — quinine, handily available in Pimm’s and tonic. Is there a guarantee the mixture will keep one free from those annoying, itchy welts? No, but after a couple of these refreshing drinks, you certainly won’t feel them as much.

Keeping the mosquitoes at bay...

Bug Zapper

2 ounces Pimm’s No. 1

2 ounces tonic water

splash of grapefruit juice

Pour the Pimm’s into a glass filled with ice. Add the tonic water and top with the splash of grapefruit juice.