Prohibition Era: Detailed article about the history of speakeasies

Prohibition Era Cocktails Article: The history of speakeasies.

Speakeasies have a long and storied history, dating back to the early days of the American Prohibition era. During the early days of Prohibition, speakeasies were illegal bars that served alcohol. They were often located in secluded areas, such as back alleys, and were frequented by criminals and law enforcement officers alike.

The speakeasy was a very popular Prohibition-era drinking establishment that operated in the United States from 1920 to 1933. 

Speakeasies were typically small, dark, and secret, with hidden entrances and often cleverly disguised ventilation and entry systems. 

They were popular with law enforcement and bootleggers because they were difficult to raid and because the illicit activities that took place in them were generally out of the public eye.

The speakeasy was first popularized in the United States in the early 20th century as a way to evade Prohibition. At the time, the United States had a ban on alcohol production and distribution, and the only way to get alcohol was to purchase it from a licensed retailer. Speakeasies, which were illegal but tolerated, served as a way for lawbreakers to get their hands on alcohol.

Speakeasies quickly became popular with the public. They were often small and dark, and their hidden entrances made them difficult for law enforcement to raid. Speakeasies also served as a place for people to socialize and drink.

Prohibition was repealed in 1933, and speakeasies quickly disappeared from the American landscape. They were replaced by more legal drinking establishments that we all know and love today. 

However, speakeasies also had a reputation for being some of the most popular bars in the country. They were often frequented by celebrities and other high-profile individuals, and were often the scene of wild parties.

Some of the most famous speakeasies include:

The Cotton Club

The Cotton Club in Harlem. The Cotton Club was a legendary nightclub in Harlem that was popular during the 1920s and 1930s. The club was also known for its lavish parties and its famous clientele, which included celebrities, politicians, and wealthy businessmen. The club was originally opened in 1912 as a speakeasy called The Cotton Clubber's Club. The club was renamed The Cotton Club in 1923 and became one of the most popular nightclubs in Harlem. The Cotton Club was known for its lavish decor and its famous performers, including Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and Louis Armstrong. The Cotton Club was eventually shut down by the police in 1944 for operating without a liquor license. The club closed in the 1950s and was later demolished. 

Waldorf-Astoria

Waldorf-Astoria in Manhattan, The Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in Manhattan was built in 1893 by Frederick W. Vanderbilt and his wife, Gloria. The hotel was designed by architect William Rutherford Mead and was inspired by the architecture of the German spa towns of Baden-Baden and Karlsbad. The hotel was originally called the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel-Astoria. The Waldorf-Astoria quickly became one of the most popular hotels in the city and was a favorite of celebrities and wealthy businessmen. The hotel was also known for its luxurious amenities, including its own private railway station and a private lake. The Waldorf-Astoria was damaged by the Great New York Fire of 1911, but was quickly rebuilt and reopened the following year. The hotel continued to be popular and underwent several expansions over the years. In 1933, the hotel was purchased by the Hilton Hotels Corporation.

Copacabana

Copacabana in Miami. The Copacabana is a legendary beachfront nightclub in Miami Beach, Florida. Opened in 1947, it is one of the most famous nightclubs in the world and has been the site of many famous events and performances. The Copacabana is located on the eastern end of Miami Beach, on Lincoln Road. It is a large, open-air beachfront nightclub, with a capacity of 3,000 people. It is decorated in the Art Deco style, with a neon sign that reads "Copacabana". The Copacabana was originally opened as a beachfront restaurant by Brazilian businessman Oscar Schuchardt. It was known as the "Copacabana Palace". In 1947, it was leased to the Copacabana Corporation, and renamed the Copacabana Beach Club. It became a nightclub in 1951. The Copacabana has been the site of many famous events and performances. In 1952, it was the site of the first televised performance of the Benny Goodman Orchestra. In 1957, the Beatles played a concert there. In 1978, the Bee Gees played a concert there that was recorded and released as a live album. In 1992, the Spice Girls played a concert there that was recorded and released as a live album. In 1998, the Backstreet Boys played a concert there that was recorded and released as a live album. In 2007, the Black Eyed Peas played a concert there that was recorded and released as a live album.

Today, speakeasies are still popular, but they are now legal bars. They are often located in trendy areas, and are frequented by celebrities and other high-profile individuals.

Prohibition Cocktail

Prohibition Cocktail a nice Gin Drink.

Prohibition Era Cocktail Ingredients:

2 oz Gin (Hendricks Gin, Gilbeys Gin, Seagram's Extra Dry)
2 oz Lillet Blanc
1/2 tsp Apricot Brandy (Hiram Walker Apricot Brandy, Dekuyper Apricot Brandy) 
1 tsp Orange Juice

Directions:
Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Squeeze in a twist of lemon and discard.

Lillet Blanc

A light and refreshing, slightly citrusy, sweet, and mildly alcoholic beverage. This wine is popular in the summer and can be mixed with lemonade or other fruit juices to create a long drink. Lillet Blanc is a light and refreshing, slightly citrusy, sweet, and mildly alcoholic beverage. This wine is popular in the summer and can be mixed with lemonade or other fruit juices to create a long drink. Lillet Blanc is typically made from grapes grown in the region of Bordeaux, France. It is made from a blend of wine and fruit liqueurs.

Prohibition era cocktails: The "Bee’s Knees" recipe

Bee's Knees: In this 1920s drink, a teaspoon of honey together with lemon and orange juice would have lessened the potency of bathtub gin. Modern artisan gins give this sweet-tart recipe a much-appreciated depth.

The Bee's Knees, a traditional Prohibition drink prepared with gin, honey, and lemon juice, has a mythical and legendary origin. The name of the beverage, which translates to "the pinnacle of brilliance," may have sprung from "flapper banter" of the 1920s. The beverage may have been invented by bootleggers and their ilk to cover up the taste and odor of raw juniper in bathtub gin. Although the honey and lemon do a great job of disguising the alcohol, they do not qualify as light concoctions. Friends, the Bee's Knees is an extremely strong drug.

The "Bee’s Knees" recipe.

For a drink that's not your usual, we recommend Bee's Knees. It's a 1920s cocktail with gin, lemon juice, honey, and orange flower water. We use Tanqueray Gin and fresh squeezed lemon juice to make this drink. The honey adds a touch of sweetness and the orange flower water adds a citrusy flavor. It's easy to make, and it's a great cocktail for any occasion.

A bit of history:
The Fine Art of Mixing Drink by David Augustus Embury is the first book to describe the cocktail (the first edition published in 1948). Mr. Embury does not have high praise for the drink, although he fairly divides the books into sours and aromatics. Both are not The Bee's Knees. When he offers readers his thoughts on the drinks, he is blunt. Here is what he had to say about the beverage.

Early in the book I spoke in disparaging terms of the Bee’s Knees. This, however, was because as it originally came out during prohibition days it consisted of equal parts lemon juice, honey, and gin. If made as a variation of the standard Gin Sour, merely substituting honey for the sugar syrup, it is acceptable.

Maybe Mr. Embury doesn't like honey, or maybe he's afraid of the Bee's Knees' secret power. The drink is easily ingested. maybe too smooth In my experience, it may even convert a fervent "non-Gin drinker" into a Bee's Knees enthusiast. It is a crowd-pleaser right away since it is sweet and sour. When moderation is put on the back burner, this might become problematic. Mr. Embury did issue a warning.

How to Make it:

THE BEES KNEES
2 oz of Gin (Tanqueray or Plymouth)
¾ oz of honey syrup
¾ oz of  fresh lemon juice

Combine ingredients in chilled shaker, add cracked ice, shake vigorously for 10 seconds. Served up in a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon wedge.

The recipe for homemade Honey Syrup:

Honey syrup can be made easily by combining equal parts honey and heated water. Boil the water and stir in the honey until it is emulsified. Then store in cooled place.  So the rule is one honey bear of honey = one honey bear of water.

Prohibition Era Cocktails: The "Modern Cocktail" using sloe gin and absinthe.

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The "Modern Cocktail" using sloe gin and absinthe.

We can date this drink back to around 1910.  The Modern Cocktail was popular during the prohibition era in America. The major taste notes are of the Sloe Gin, followed by a slight smoke from the Scotch. The dash of absinthe gives the drink a subtle depth of flavors.  A wonderful drink that you gotta try today.

Absinthe is a spirit made from wormwood, anise, and other herbs. Absinthe originated in Switzerland and France in the late 18th century. It was outlawed in France in 1915, and in the United States in 1912. The name absinthe is derived from the Greek word "absinthion" which means "unwatered" or "diluted". The drink was originally made by distilling a wine and adding herbs to it.

Modern Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients:

• 1 ounce Johnnie Walker Black Label Scotch
• 1 1/2 ounces Plymouth Sloe Gin
• 1/4 ounce lemon twist
• 1/4 oz simple syrup
• 1 dash absinthe
• 1 dash orange bitters

Cocktail Mixing Instructions:

1. In a cocktail shaker, add lemon juice and the sugar and stir.
2. Add all of the remaining ingredients to the shaker.
3. Will with ice cubes and give a good long shake.
4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
5. Garnish with a cherry on top of the cocktail.

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Learn to make the Modern Cocktail from the Prohibition era. A cocktail popular in juke joints and speak easies and the roaring twenties. A nice absinthe recipe.

Jerry Thomas’s Fancy Brandy Cocktail (ca. 1850)

Jerry Thomas’s Fancy Brandy Cocktail (ca. 1850)

This cognac based prohibition era cocktail as first recorded in 1850.

You can vary the ingredients in this fancy brandy cocktail, as many do, you can also use Bols Genever or a aged Demerara of Martinique rum. Serve the fancy brandy cocktail in a small glass.


Jerry Thomas’s Fancy Brandy Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients: 

2 oz Martell VSOP cognac

1 teaspoon rich simple syrup

½ teaspoon Grand Marnier

2 dashes of Fee’s Whiskey-Barrel bitters


Cocktail Mixing Instructions:

Stir with cracked ice after mixing main ingredients. 

Strain into a chilled cocktail glass and add the bitters.
Garnish with a lemon peel, that you rub around the rim of the glass.

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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The "Long Island Iced Tea" the roaring 1920's version.

Prohibition Era Cocktails & Vintage Mixed Drinks.

The "Long Island Iced Tea" the roaring 1920's version.

This original drink in the 20's is slightly different form todays version, but just as potent. The story goes that a man by the name of Old Man Bishop, who was from Long Island in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Then Old Man Bishops son, Ransom Bishop went on to add to the long island iced tea recipe.  The modern Long Island Iced Tea recipe uses cola and 4 equal parts of the modern 4 liquors, vodka, tequila, gin and rum. The 5th being triple sec or other orange flavored liqueur.

Note: We are currently researching the exact recipe

Original Long Island Iced Tea Recipe Ingredients:

• Whiskey
• Maple Syrup
• varied quantities of the 5 liquors

Cocktail Mixing Instructions:
Mix in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Strain into a long glass.

Long Island Iced Tea.

Random Note: TGI Friday's claimed that it was involved with creating the Long Island Iced Tea.

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Manhattan Club, Prohibition Era Cocktails: The "Manhattan Club" Manhattan cocktail drink recipe using rye whiskey and vermouth.

Manhattan Club Manhattan cocktail drink recipe.

Similar to the classic Manhattan, only this one uses a particular type of Rye Whiskey and orange bitters. 

This is considered a wet martini, so if you like a wet martini, this ones for you kid.

The original Manhattan was invented around 1870.

The Rittenhouse rye gives it a nice woodsy kick, it is rated at 100 proof.  Rittenhouse rye was named North American Whiskey of the Year in 2006 in San Francisco, California.  The overall flavor of this spirit is woody, marshmallow, butter cream, dark caramel, and brown sugar.

Rittenhouse rye 100 proof.

Manhattan Club Manhattan Recipe:
Ingredients:

• 1 ½ oz Rittenhouse rye
• 1 ½ oz Martini and Rossi red vermouth
• 1 dash orange bitters

Cocktail Mixing Instructions:
In a cocktail glass, mix and stir with cracked ice.
Follow by straining into a chilled cocktail glass.
Twist a thin cut lemon peel.

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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The Manhattan cocktail drink recipe and history. A classic drink of the roaring 20's.

Prohibition Era Cocktails: The Manhattan cocktail drink recipe and history. A classic drink of the roaring 20's and before.

This is a IBA listed drink and is listed in David Embury's classic book on cocktails The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks.

ORIGINS of the MANHATTAN COCKTAIL:

One legend states the Manhattan cocktail was created at the Manhattan Club in New York City, honor the election of Gov. Samuel Tilden in 1874.   Another story states it was created around the 1860's by Black, a bartender at a pub on Broadway street.

A early printed version of the Manhattan cocktail is in a book titled "The Flowing Bowl" in 1891.  Here is the version he gives:

2 dashes of gum, 2 dashes of bitters, 1 dash of absinthe, 2/3 portion of whiskey and 1/3 portion of vermouth.

Traditionalist will agrue that the Manhattan cocktail be made with Rye Whiskey. But the truth is today bartenders use Bourbon or Canadian.

There are so many variations of the drink today, i can count at least 9 off the top of my head. Bartenders use the Manhattan as a jumpstart to there creativity.

The Manhattan cocktail drink.

The Classic Manhattan Recipe:

Ingredients:
50 ml Rye Whisky
20 ml Sweet red vermouth
1-2 Dashes Angostura bitters
Maraschino cherry

Making the Classic Manhattan Cocktail:
The drink is traditionaly stirred over ice in a mixing glass.

Next, strain into a chilled cocktail glass.

Garnishe with a cherry and serve straight up.

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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The "Weeper’s Joy" drink recipe that contains Absinthe.

Prohibition Era Cocktails: Learn about the "Weeper’s Joy" cocktail from 1890, that uses Absinthe, Vermouth, Kummel and Grand Marnier.

This was the drink of the week at the lounge last week, here is the recipe and some history.

This is a nice different, semi-exotic cocktail from the prohibition era. Well it was around for some time before the prohibition era, so it was well know by the roaring 20's.

The Absinthe gives the drink it's main flavor, but being layered with other ingredients, it does not overpower the drink. There is also a nice, but again, not overpowering sweetness to the drink.
The Kummel and the Sweet Vermouth balance the Absinthe out nicely.

This mixed drink is easy to remember it's just 1 of each.

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(1890) Weeper’s Joy Recipe: 
Ingredients: 

1 ounce Absinthe

1 ounce Martini and Rossi red vermouth

1 ounce Kummel

1 barspoon Grand Marnier

Cocktail mixing instructions:

You can just stir with cracked ice in a glass and be done with it.

But we like to shake in a cocktail shaker with ice, until nice and cold.

Next, strain the mix into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lemon peel.

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The Bronx cocktail drink recipe, a popular Prohibition Era cocktail drink.

Prohibition Era cocktails: Learn how to make the classic "Bronx Cocktail."

This is a pre prohibition era drink that was very popular during the prohibition era as well.

Story has it that it was invented around the turn of the century.

It was one of the most popular cocktails during the 1930's. a true classic cocktail drink.

It was listed as one of the World's ten Most Famous Cocktails in 1934.

Bronx cocktail drink.

The man who invented the Bronx cocktail was Johnnie Solon who was a pre-Prohibition bartender at the popular Manhattan hotel. He was said to be one of the best mixers behind the bar counter for most of the hotel's history.  He is said to have named the Bronx Cocktail after the Bronx Zoo, where he said he saw drunks hallucinate about wild animals.

This cocktail is really just a perfect martini with the addition of the orange juice. The Bronx is also a close relative of the Queens cocktail, that uses pineapple juice.

Today it is listed as a "Official Cocktail" by the International Bartender Association.

"Bronx Cocktail" Recipe

Ingredients

• 6 parts Gin
• 3 parts Sweet RedVermouth
• 2 parts Dry Vermouth
• 3 parts Orange juice

Cocktail Mixing Instructions:
Pour all of the listed ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

Shake until cold and frosty.

Strain into a chilled cocktail or martini glass and serve.

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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The Mint Julep recipe, popular in the roaring 20's.

Prohibition Era Cocktails: How to make the Mint Julep cocktail.

This cocktail is still popular during the summer months in the South today.
A very popular drink during the roaring 20's.

Origin's and History of the Mint Julep.
My Grandmother was a hardcore flapper and she drank a lot of Mint Julep's in the summertime during the Prohibition Era. It is a very refreshing cocktail in the summer. We can trace the origins of a version of the mint julep all the way back to the early 1800's. The official drinks as we know it today shows up in print in 1938.  The cocktail has been promoted by Churchill Downs with the Kentucky Derby since the 1930's. A cocktail that is drunk mostly in the summer as a nice refresher. During the Prohibition Era, people drank both whiskey and gin juleps. We will cover the whiskey version here.

The secret to this drink is properly infusing the bourbon with the mint and then balancing it out with the proper sweetness.  Remember to not bruise the mint leaves to much when muddling, just enough to release the essence of the mint.

1920's Mint Julep Recipe:
Ingredients

• 5 mint leaves
• 1/2 ounce Bourbon Whiskey
• 1 tsp. powdered sugar
• 2 tsp. water

Cocktail Mixing Instructions:
Gently muddle the mint leaves, sugar, and the water in a mixing glass.
It is important not to overly muddle the mint leaves, just gently bruise to release the essence.
Add crushed ice and then pour in the whiskey.
Garnish the classic cocktail with a mint sprig.

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Prohibition Era Cocktail Article Summary:
Prohibitin era cocktails presents the Mint Julep cocktail recipe. A classic cocktail popular in speak easy's and juke joints during the roaring 20's. A classic whiskey recipe or bourbon recipe. Flapper cocktail drinks. Classic Cocktails of the Prohibition Era.

The "Prohibition" Cocktail Drink made with Gin.

How to make the Prohibition Cocktail.

With a name like Prohibition, it's got to contain gin.

The Prohibition as Kina Lillet as a main ingredient, This is a wine aperitif made of Bordeaux wines and citrus liqueurs.  The taste overall has notes of fruit, but not too sweet.  The Apricot brandy helps to even out the herbal taste of the gin.

This cocktail is semi-strong. Great for drinking slowly during dinner or for talking after a meal.

Prohibition Cocktail Recipe
Ingredients:
1 oz gin (Tanqueray, Hendricks, Beefeater, Bombay Sapphire, etc.)
1 oz Kina Lillet
2 dashes fresh lemon juice
1/4 oz apricot brandy

Cocktail Mixing Instructions:
Shake ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice until nice and cold.

Now, strain into a martini glass. 

Garnish with a twist of orange.

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Speak Easy Cocktails of the Prohibition Era: The "Foghorn" drink recipe using gin.

Juke Joint Cocktails: How to make the Foghorn cocktail drink.

One of the classics of the roaring 20's.
Made with, of course, gin as a base ingredient.
The ginger, gin and lime blend well together.
Very easy cocktail to make.

Foghorn Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients
• 1/2 juice of lime
• 1 1/2 oz of Gin
• Ginger Ale to taste

Mixing Instructions:
Pour in a highball style glass with ice and stir.
All lime juice and stir again.
Top with ginger ale.
Garnish with the lime wedge or wheel.

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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The "Thunderclap Cocktail" recipe, a jarring speak easy cocktail.

Cocktails of the Prohibition Era: How to make the Thunderclap Cocktail drink.


This is one mean drink, so watch out.
The story goes that after consuming this drink, you should run for your life!
For the brave at heart.


Thunderclap Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients
1 part Brandy (raynal brandy, korbel, e and J, etc)
1 part Gin (tanqueray, bombay sapphire, hendrick's, beefeater, etc.)
1 part Whiskey (jack daniels, jameson 18, evan williams, etc.)


Mixing instructions:
Mix in a cocktail shaker with ice, and pour into a old fashioned glass.


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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The Famous "Ramos Gin Fizz" cocktail drink using gin.

Cocktails of the roaring 20's. How to make the "Ramos Gin Fizz" cocktail.

This drink takes awhile to prepare, but is well worth the effort.
The Ramos Gin Fizz, was once a very popular drink that has a long reputation in the cocktail world.
It does show up on the tiki bar scene menu from time to time and is a classic at many modern day speakeasy's.

A Fizz.
A Fizz is a group of cocktail related to the "sours" family of drinks.  The thing that makes a Fizz  
unique, is the addition of acidic juice (like lemon or lime juice) and carbonated water.  Fizz drinks date back to before 1887.

The taste is floral and bubbly, it's a very easy to drink cocktail.

The real secret to this drink is in the shake, i have seen many mixologist shake this cocktail for as long as ten minutes!

Ramos Gin Fizz Cocktail

Ramos Gin Fizz Recipe:
Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz. gin (bombay, beefeater, tanqueray, bombay sapphire, etc.)
• 1 oz simple syrup (sugar / water)
• 1/2 oz. fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 oz. fresh-squeezed lime juice
• 1 egg white
• 1 1/4 oz. heavy whipping cream
• 3 drops orange flower water
• 1 oz. club soda

Mixing Instructions:
Place all but the soda water in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Shake vigorously for a few minutes and strain into a glass.
Top with the club soda and stir briskly.

Serve in a large glass or a zombie glass.

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Cocktails of the roaring 20's and the Prohibition Era presents the "Parisian" a classic gin cocktail.

How to make the classic Parisian cocktail drink with recipe and instructions.
This was a classic speak easy, juke joint cocktail. The following recipe is quite old.

Parisian Recipe:
Ingredients

• 1 1/2 Tbsp Gin (Tanqueray, Hendrick's Gin, Beefeater Gin, Bombay Sapphire, etc)

• 1 1/1 Tbsp Noilly Prat (A dry vermouth)

Mixing Directions:
Mix all of the ingredients with ice and then shake in a cocktail shaker.
Strain the mix into cocktail glass and add a few black currents as a garnish.

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The Aviation Cocktail of the 1920's prohibition era, recipe and information.

Cocktails of the Prohibition Era: How to make The Aviation cocktail drink.

I finally had a chance to try a real Aviation cocktail last week at a modern speak easy in Omaha, NE. The name of the juke joint is the Sidedoor, I lounge that i really adore. The bartender or better titled mixologist really knew his stuff. I will write a review on that later.  All I can say is wow, what a classic, I never tasted anything quit like that before. This is one amazing drink that you have to enjoy for yourself.

The Aviation was invented by Hugo Ensslin, who was the head bartender at Hotel Wallick in New York. The Aviation was first seen published in Ensslin's 1916 "Recipes for Mixed Drinks". 

The original Ensslin's recipe was made with El Bart gin, lemon juice, maraschino liqueur, and crème de violette. Crème de violette is a violet liqueur which colors the cocktail a pale sky-blueish color.

Later recipes omitted the crème de violette, because it was so hard to find, useing for a mixture of two-thirds dry gin, one-third lemon juice, and two dashes of maraschino.

Aviation Cocktail  Recipe: 

Ingredients
• 2 oz. Gin (Tanqueray Gin, Bombay Sapphire Gin , Hendrick's , Gordon's London Dry, etc.)
• 1/2 oz. Fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 oz. Maraschino liqueur (Luxardo Maraschino Cherry Liqueur, Maraska Maraschino, Luxardo Maraschino, etc.)
• 1/4 oz. Crème de violette (Rothman & Winter Crème De Violette, Pages Parfait Amour Creme De Violette, etc)

Instructions:

Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes. 

Shake until cold.

Strain into cocktail glass. 

Garnish the Aviation with a cherry.

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Cocktail drinks of the roaring 20's: The "Uncle Sam Special" recipe and instructions.

How to make the Prohibition Era cocktail classic called the Uncle Sam Special.

This is a classic cocktail of the roaring 20's that uses Gin and Brandy as a base.

The recipe is easy to make, it's just equal parts of the following ingredients.

Uncle Sam Special Recipe:
Ingredients

• 1 part Brandy (Raynal Brandy, "Remy Martin ""XIII", etc.)

• 1 part Gin (Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire, Hendricks', Gordon's London Dry, etc.)

• 1 part Dry Vermouth (Martini & Rossi, Noilly Prat Dry Vermouth, Cinzano Dry, Gallo Dry, etc.)

• 1 part Fresh Lemon Juice

Cocktail Mixing Instructions:
Shake the mixture in a cocktail shaker until cold and frosty.
Strain the mix into a cocktail glass.
Garnish the drink with a cherry.

This recipe is rare and hard to find in many bar books.

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Cocktails of the roaring 20" and the Prohibition Era: The "Snowball Cocktail" recipe

Prohition Era Cocktails: How to make the Snowball cocktail drink.

Snowball cocktail drink Recipe:
Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces Gin (Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, Gordon's London Dry, etc.)
1/2 ounce Anisette (Dekuyper, Meletti, Marie Brizard, Hiram Walker, Bols, etc.)
1 tablesoon Light Cream

Instructions:
Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Strain into a cocktail glass.
Float the cream at the end.

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Cocktails of the Roaring 20's: The Gin and Sin cocktail recipe from the prohibition era.

How to make the Gin and Sin cocktail drink like they made in the prohibition era.
This drink is easy to make, just remember 1 of each and your fine.

Gin and Sin Recipe:
Ingredients
• 1 ounce of Gin (Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire, Hendricks, Gordon's London Dry,Beefeater, etc.)
• 1 ounce of fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon of orange juice
• 1 dash of grenadine

Instructions
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
Pour in ingredients.
Shake until cold a frosty.
Strain into a cocktail glass.

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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The Jack Rose Recipe

Speak Easy Cocktails of the Roaring 20's: How to make the Jack Rose prohibition era cocktail.

The Jack Rose is one of the classic basic drinks in David A. Embury's classic The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks.  Try the cocktail loved by flappers in the juke joints of the Prohibition Era. This cocktail has a beautiful red color to it.

JACK ROSE RECIPE:


Ingredients

• 3 parts applejack

• 2 parts lemon or lime juice

• 2 dashes grenadine





Mixing instructions:
Mix in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold.

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Classic cocktails of the Prohibition era: The Dubonnet Cocktail Recipe

How to make the Dubonnet Cocktail from the Prohibition Era using Gin and Dubonnet.

This classic cocktail was one of the first cocktail drinks created to mask the taste of the poorly distilled gin at that time.

Dubonnet Drink Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 oz. Gin (Tanqueray, Bombay Sapphire, Gordon's London, Beefeater, Etc)
• 1 1/2 oz. Dubonnet (French wine infused with spices)
• Lemon Twist

Directions:

Fill a standard mixing glass with ice.
Pour in the Dubonnet and then the Gin.
Mix until cold and then strain the ice into into a chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a lemon twist.

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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The "Blackberry Bramble" cocktail recipe from the Roaring 20's.

How to make the Blackberry Bramble, a classic Prohibition Era cocktail drink.

This is a classic Gin cocktail was popular in the roaring 20's. If you can't find crème de mure, us a blackberry liqueur or Chambord. It was a very popular summer time cocktail in the days of prohibition.

sometimes called tEngland’s cosmopolitan. The Blackberry bramble is basically just a short gin sour with a splash of of crème de mûre. Crème de mûrea is a French blackberry liqueur.

Blackberry Bramble

Blackberry Bramble Recipe
Ingredients:
• Club soda
• 1 oz crème de mure or (blackberry liqueur like Chambord)
• 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup (Sugar Water)
• 1 1/2 ounces fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 ounces Gin (Tanqueray, Hendrick's, Beefeater, Gordon's London Dry, etc.)

Cocktail Mixing Procedure:
Combine the gin, lemon juice and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Shake until cold and frosty and then strain into a glass, top with soda and float the crème de mûre.
Garnish with a lemon wedge and or  two blackberries on a toothpick.

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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The Bennett Recipe of the roaring 20's using Gin.

Prohibition Era Cocktails: How to make the Bennett mixed drink.

Bennett Recipe:
Ingredients
• 6 parts Gin
• 2 parts Lime Juice
• 2 Dashes Angostura Bitters
Note: Part can be a tablesppon.

Procedure:
Shake in a cocktail shaker until nice and cold,
Pour into a cocktail or short glass filled with ice.

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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The "Coffee Cocktail" of the roaring 20's using Brandy and Port.

Prohibition Era Cocktail: How to make the classic Coffee Cocktail mixed drink.

This drink contains no coffee, contrary to the name. A cocktail that uses egg, like a lot of vintage cocktails from this era. Brandy and port are the dominate sports with a dash of bitters for depth.

Coffee Cocktail Recipe:
Ingredients
• 1 dash of bitters (optional)
• 1 whole egg
• 1 tsp Simple Syrup
• 1 1/2 oz Brandy
• 1 1/2 oz Port

Procedure:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake until cold.

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Prohibition Era Cocktail drinks: The Monkey Gland recipe, a popular drink in the roaring 20's that used Absinthe.

Prohibition Era Cocktails: How to make the Monkey Gland mixed drink, A Classic 1920's Cocktail.

Many of the younger bartenders today will have no idea how to make this classic cocktail.

The Monkey Gland is a gin-based cocktail that was invented in the 1920's. Grenadine and Pernod give this gin drinks it's main flavors. Harry MacElhone, owner of Harry’s New York Bar in Paris France, is credited with inventing the first Monkey Gland cocktail.

The original recipe for the Monkey Gland called for anisette, or absinthe but both Pernod and Bénédictine have become common to use.

Monkey Gland Cocktail Drink

Monkey Gland Recipe:
Ingredients
• 2 ounces gin (Bombay Sapphire, Tanqueray, Beefeater, etc.)
• 1 1/2 ounces fresh orange juice
• 2 dashes of grenadine
• 2 dashes of Pernod or Bénédictine (absinthe)
• Twist of orange peel

Procedure:
Shake all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice, and then strain the mixture into a glass. Garnish with a slice of orange.

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Prohibition Era Cocktail Drinks: The Luigi recipe, a popular 1920's cocktail.

How to make the old school prohibition cocktail called the Luigi.
1920s Classic Cocktail.

Luigi Recipe:
Ingredients:
• 6 Tsp Gin (Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick's Gin, Tanqueray, Beefeater, etc.)
• 6 Tsp Dry Vermouth (Martini and Rossi, Noilly Prat, etc.)
• 1 Tsp Grenadine
• Dash Cointreau
• Juice of Half an Orange or Tangerine

Procedure:
Shake in a cocktail shaker with ice and strain into a glass.
Garnish with a segment of tangerine or orange.

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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The "Orange Blossom" Recipe using Gin.

Cocktails of the roaring 20's: How to male the Orange Blossom cocktail drink from the Prohibition era.

Like most Prohibition Era cocktails, this drink uses Gin as a base ingredient.
This is a very easy vintage cocktail to make.

Orange Blossom Recipe
Ingredients:
• 6 Tsp Gin  (Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick's Gin, Beefeater, Tanqueray, etc.)
• 6 Tsp Squeezed Orange juice

Procedure:
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker and shake until cold.
Strain and pour into a martini or cocktail glass.
Garnish with a orange peel.

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Prohibition Era Cocktails: The "White Lady" recipe using Gin and Cointreau.

Prohibition Era cocktails: How to make the White Lady cocktail from the roaring 20's.
This ladies cocktail that can pack a punch.

This mixed drink recipe dates back to 1910.

White Lady Recipe:
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 oz. Gin (Bombay Sapphire, Hendrick's Gin, Beefeater, Tanqueray, etc.)
• 1 1/2 oz. Cointreau
• 1 1/2 oz. Fresh Lemon Juice
• 1/2 Egg White (Optional)

Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.
Then strain and pour into a Cocktail Glass.

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Prohibition Era Cocktail Drinks: The "Mary Pickford" Recipe, a popular Cuban cocktail in the Roaring 20's.

How to make the Mary Pickford Cocktail drink from the Prohibition Era.

Mary Pickford and her husband, Douglas Fairbanks, the golden-haired Mary Pickford was at the highest spot of the first generation of movie royalty.  This cocktail honors her and comes from 1920's Cuba. A it helped to make rum more popular.
And was a inspiration for many Tiki or Tropical cocktails with it's use of rum and pineapple juice, a main ingredient in many tiki and tropical cocktails today.

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Mary Pickford Recipe:
Ingredients
• 1 1/2 oz white rum (Bacardi, Cruzan, etc.)
• 1 oz unsweetened pineapple juice
• 1/2 teaspoon grenadine
• 1/8 oz marashino


Procedure:
Shack ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice until cold.
Pour and strain  cocktail into chilled cocktail glass.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry.

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