You can drink tequila and mescal as shots, and vodka is served chilled with food (zakuski) in its native land. Bourbon, rye and whiskey drinkers might add some ice or a splash of water. Gin is meant to be mixed, however, as the botanicals (herbs, spices etc.) come to life in cocktails and add complexity to the drink. This is why so many classic cocktails call for gin.
Site Map. James Cook was born on 27th October 1728 in Marton, now part of Middlesbrough. His father, James, was originally from Scotland, and had married Grace Pace from Thornaby on Tees. He was an agricultural labourer and moved about the area to find work on local estate farms.
as my interests are far and wide. James Cook was an English sea captain. Contrary to popular opinion, he did NOT discover Australia, nor New Zealand, but he was famous for several reasons:1  On his first journey, departing in 1768, he commanded the 'Endeavour' on an expedition to chart the transit of Venus.here does not seem to be any record of Captain James Cook having a pet on board his ship. When still a Lieutenant, and on his first expedition, he took a goat for the purpose â¦ of providing fresh milk.