In case you want to mix it up this New Year’s Eve or need an excuse to pretend you’re in the Great Gatsby (because same) here’s a list of six prohibition era drinks you can concoct at home or order at one of Moore Counties local watering holes.
The Bee’s Knees // A novelty cocktail that’ll give you a buzz:
- 2 ounces Gin
- 3/4 ounces Honey
- 1/2 an ounce Lemon Juice
Find it at diVine Lounge, The Bell Tree Tavern, and Drum & Quill.
Chicago Fizz // Because 2022 is fizzling out:
- 1 ounce Aged or Dark Rum
- 1 ounce Ruby Port
- 1/2 an ounce Simple Syrup
- 1 ounce Lemon Juice
- 1 Egg White
Find it at diVine Lounge.
French 75 // A drink to make your mood more bubbly:
- 2 ounces Gin
- 1 tsp Simple Syrup
- 1/2 and ounce Lemon Juice
- 4 ounces Champagne
Find it at diVine Lounge, Neville’s Club, The Bell Tree Tavern, and Drum & Quill.
Gin Rickey // Old sport, this one’s Gatsby and Washington D.C.’s fav drink:
- 2 ounces Gin
- 2 tbsp Lime Juice
- 4 ounces Club Soda
- Garnish with a Lime Wedge
Find it at diVine Lounge, Nevilles Club, The Bell Tree Tavern, and Drum & Quill.
Monkey Gland // Every sip is jumpin’ with flavor:
- 1 & 1/2 ounces Gin
- 1 & 1/2 ounces Orange Juice
- 1 tsp Grenadine
- 1 tsp Simple Syrup
- 1 tsp Absinthe
Find it at Drum and Quill.
The Corpse Reviver // The Plan B of hangovers:
- 1 ounce Gin
- 1/2 an ounce Cointreau
- 1/2 an ounce Lillet Blanc, Dry Vermouth, or Cocchi Americano
- Dash of Absinthe
- Garnish with Orange or Lemon Twist
Find it at diVine Lounge and Drum & Quill.
