The Gentle Ben may not be so gentle

With an ounce each of vodka, gin and tequila this drink is pretty potent, so heed this warning and don't drink this one on a school night, folks!

It is said that the honor of the cocktail's name was given to Dr. Benjamin Mosier, a scientist and inventor. He was working on a distillation enhancement technology that removes harsh impurities and enhances underlying flavors. That technology is designed to make spirits smoother.

This is why I suggested it should be a weekend-only drink. The orange juice masks the three other liquors and by the time you're beginning to drink your second drink, you start feeling quite "gentle." Then realizing the ratio of liquor to orange juice, you understand why.

Thank you, Dr. Mosier for creating such a superb drink. Everyone needs a little Gentle Ben in their life sometimes, but not on school nights! Onto the recipe...

Gentle Ben recipe

Ingredients

1 oz vodka

1 oz gin

1 oz silver tequila

orange juice

Method

Pour first three ingredients into an ice-filled shaker

Give it a good shake!

Strain into an ice-filled collins glass

Fill with orange juice and stir

Garnish with an orange slice and maraschino cherry

Cheers to good health!

The Gentle Ben can be some strong stuff.