July Drink of the Month

"Why Darlin', I do believe I will have a STRAWBERRY DAIQUIRI!"



To celebrate the 4th of July all month long Roosevelt will be concocting a southern frozen daiquiri as Monmouth's Drink Special. Please join us in the Quitman Lounge or on our courtyard for a refreshing summertime drink.
-Peggy Sue

June Drink of the Month - "Sloe Gin Fizz"

Our June drink of the month is a favorite with Southern ladies for their 5:00 cocktail on the veranda. (Our men enjoy this drink also!)

The Sloe Gin Fizz is a delightful concoction of a red gin liquor and has a delightful "buzz" to it. As our recent drinks of the month, this one is from Denise Gee's Southern Cocktails cookbook that can be purchased in Monmouth's wonderful gift shop. Locals from Natchez are enjoying our afternoon drinks on the patio and the complimentary canapés. We look forward to seeing you in June.
-Peggy Sue

May Drink of the Month

All the month of May, Monmouth will feature the most popular drinks served at the Kentucky Derby which will be held in Louisville, Kentucky on Saturday afternoon, May 3rd. The Derby is celebrated all over the country and especially in the South.


The DERBY COOLER features bourbon, rum, orange juice and grenadine. Come to the Monmouth Quitman Lounge any evening during May and have a refreshing cocktail- and as always, Roosevelt's famous Mint Julep will be served in the frosted silver julep glass. Did you know that Roosevelt has served as Monmouth's bartender and host for over twenty years? Roosevelt received an award from the Governor of Kentucky making him a true "Kentucky Colonel" and the award was presented to him for his secret mix of the Mint Julep.


On Kentucky Derby Day (5-3-08), Monmouth Plantation will have a Kentucky Derby party, with specialty drinks and televisions to view the event. Join our guests at Monmouth for this special event on the patio and in the Quitman Lounge beginning at 2:00 pm.
-Peggy Voss

Catalpa tree on Monmouth's Grounds

As you approach Monmouth and view the lush grounds of greenery and trees, you first notice the beautiful live oak trees that are magnificent and huge. Beautiful moss hangs in branches and it is always an attraction for everyone to see the variety of trees standing for years.

My favorite tree, I chose without knowing its name or story is the CATALPA TREE. For the past four seasons I have photographed the tree in its different shapes of foliage and rather bare winter branches. Today in the spring the Catalpa tree is in bloom and the white flowers fill the huge tree and all its branches. It is described as having large heart shaped leaves and showy white and yellow flowers. In the autumn long fruits which resemble a slender bean pod and small flat seeds will fall and begin to reproduce.

The most interesting thing about this tree is the fact that the tree is the food plant of the Catalpa Sphinx moth and the leaves are eaten by the caterpillars. The caterpillars are an excellent live bait for fishing- and Natchez and surrounding areas are a fisherman's paradise. Some dedicated anglers plant catalpa mini-orchards for their own private source of "catalpa-worms."

For fishermen, this area surrounding Natchez has lakes filled with catfish, bass, bream, sun perch, alligator gar, and white perch - this is just a small selection of fish in the area.
-Peggy Voss

April Drink of the Month - Peach Mojito

Peach Mojito will be the featured drink in our Quitman Lounge for the month of April.
Local residents of Natchez are enjoying the beautiful patio and the cool evenings. A Peach Mojito is the refreshing springtime drink to enjoy at Monmouth. While visiting with us try our monthly special and you may purchase from our Gift Shop "Southern Cocktails, authored by Denise Gee- a local Natchez resident
-Peggy Voss