A Hump Day Treat

Ah, Penn: if there's one axiom we live by, it's work hard, play harder. And as this recent article about Ivy League cocktails proves, we certainly get inebriated in a cla$$y way. "The Pennsylvanian" features Calvados brandy, Madeira wine, an egg white (best be careful of the calories), and a lemon twist. Branded as the "Colonia-era frat shooter," we're not sure that Ben Franklin would be too happy to learn what constitutes such a drink today.

What is our version of "The Pennsylvanian," you ask? It would taste a little something like this:

• 2 1/4 oz. subtle elitism
• 1 1/2 oz. unrequited love for the timeless Amy Gutmann
• 1 dash eternal Quaker pride
• Garnish: a slice of Allegro's