M Is For Magnificent — The Manhattan
For such a consistently popular cocktail, the Manhattan doesn’t have a consistent origin story. The only consensus is that it…
Tag: Prohibition
What’s Old Is New Again — Old Tom Gin
Gin has been around for centuries. Chances are you’re familiar with the London Dry style simply because it’s everywhere. The…
A Wealthy Drink — The Millionaire
Who wants to drink a Millionaire? There’s more than one. The Millionaire is a group of drinks that came around…
Drink and Learn — The American Prohibition Museum and 220 Up
The American Prohibition Museum in Savannah, Georgia is not your typical museum. For one thing, there’s a great bar in…
Fun, Classy, y Cubano — BlackTail
BlackTail is a vibrant New York City bar that evokes the glamour of 20th century aviation (when passengers frequently dressed…
The Dry Era Ends — Repeal Day
To paraphrase President Franklin Roosevelt’s description of the attack on Pearl Harbor, December 5, 1933 is a date that will…
“The Best (and anti-Nazi)” Drink — The Bee’s Knees
The phrase “bee’s knees” was Prohibition era slang for “the best.” So how is this simple cocktail anti-Nazi? Frank Meier,…
Happy National Bootleggers Day!
January 17 celebrates the American history of bootlegging. For those of you aren’t familiar with bootlegging, it refers to illegal…
Repeal Day
Repeal Day is important to so many Americans who know nothing about it. On December 5, 1933 the state of…
Rye — The Comeback Kid Of American Liquor
Rye whiskey has a long history in the United States. As Carrie Allan writes in her excellent article (click here…