MassD! the OG of the PresD!
[mass deacidification - the original gangster of the preservation department]
This week I’ve been dealing with some shipments of books that were mass deacidified, a process that reduces the acidity of papers and books before they get brittle. My department shortens the name to Mass D. I think this sounds like a pretty awesome rapper name, and before I get my team gold necklaces with MassD in script, I thought I’d celebrate by creating a Friday Cocktail befitting of this Notorius V.S.P (Vendor-based Service in Preservation).
Courvousier, a cognac, is of course a favorite among today’s tough wordsmiths. Check out Busta Rhymes & P.Diddy enjoying the drink’s unique qualities. Cristal is also mentioned in various songs. But these are slightly too pricey for a librarian’s salary.
So, for the MassD, it’s a simple Gin & Juice cocktail, with an alkaline twist - add selzer or ionized water
Gin +
Juice +
Alkaline mixer =
MassD
Combat the acidity of the fruit juice with selzer water or club soda. Those sodium bicarbonates are quite good at preventive preservation of your health.
If you want to get really crazy, try rimming the glass in bicarbonate salts.
Sip your MassD in Snoop Dog style, laid back. Include a pH pen to jot down some digits on cocktail napkins, should you get real lucky.
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