{"id":3885,"date":"2022-10-15T14:30:11","date_gmt":"2022-10-15T18:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=3885"},"modified":"2026-02-18T11:01:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T15:01:06","slug":"prohibition-era-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/prohibition-era-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Prohibition Cocktails from the Roaring Twenties"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prohibition might be known as the dry era, but ironically some of the world\u2019s best cocktails were invented during these thirsty years. If you think about it, it makes sense. Humans are wired to want something even more if we can\u2019t have it at all. And so, with the ban on alcohol in America becoming a genuine problem, our survival instincts kicked in, and P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rohibition-era drinks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> were born. While some of these cocktails were created before Prohibition (which lasted from 1920 &#8211; 1933), some only became popular during this infamous era. That\u2019s because Prohibition-era drinks could disguise illegal liquor and make the often-undrinkable illegal spirits more drinkable. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prohibition-era cocktail history<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> proves that 13 years gives you <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">plenty<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> of time to get creative with smuggled goods. So, step back in time with us as we explore 12 of the most popular Prohibition cocktails that are still as legit today as they were back in the roaring 20s.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/old-fashioned-cocktail\/\">Old Fashioned<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1966 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of rich Old Fashioned Cocktails with Orange peel garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/12_Old-Fashioned.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bourbon, sugar, bitters, and water are the ingredients for one of the most iconic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">pre-Prohibition-era cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> ever invented. And that is probably why there are so many claims as to who did it first! One of the most famous stories is that the <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Old Fashioned<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> was created in the 1880s at a Louisville social club called <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Pendennis Club<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> by James E. Pepper. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Later on, during Prohibition, creative variations of this iconic whiskey cocktail started to pop up in speakeasies and dark dodgy alleys across America. Today there is one ultimate Old Fashioned recipe with loads of modern variations. And yes, we love them all!<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h6><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildturkeybourbon.com\/en-us\/products\/wild-turkey-101\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #008000\">Wild Turkey 101<\/span><\/a> is an excellent choice for an Old Fashioned, offering a robust profile that shines through the simple mix of bitters and sugar. Its higher proof brings intensity, while the rich notes of caramel, vanilla, and spice sets the scene for a well-rounded, flavorful cocktail.<\/h6>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You might also like:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/plan\/bourbon-based-summer-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bourbon Summer Cocktails to Beat the Heat.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/last-word-cocktail\/\">Last Word<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1123 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/146.US_Last-Word-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Top View of Last Word Cocktail with Maraschino Cherry garnish and fresh limes on marble table\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/146.US_Last-Word-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/146.US_Last-Word-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/146.US_Last-Word-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/146.US_Last-Word-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/146.US_Last-Word-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/146.US_Last-Word-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/146.US_Last-Word-Cocktail-Ingredients-1-1.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This cocktail comes with a bit of attitude and will leave a lasting impression on your guests. According to drink legend, the first <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Last Word<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> was mixed together at the Detroit Athletic Club\u2019s bar in the early 1920s.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To make this classic after-dinner drink, shake together gin, <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/chartreuse-cocktails\/\">green Chartreuse<\/a>, maraschino liqueur, lime juice, and ice, then strain it into a chilled coupe. It has a distinctive and complex flavor profile, with a fine line between sweet and tart. We suggest serving these P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rohibition-era gin cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> with simple dessert pairings\u2014 letting this delicious drink have the final say.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You might also like: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/winter-gin-cocktails\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Winter Gin Cocktails to Sip by the Fireside<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/gin-rickey-cocktail\/\">Gin Rickey<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1621 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Gin Rickey cocktail ingredients\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/145.US_Rickey-Cocktail-Ingredients.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gin Rickey<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is one of those classic P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rohibition-era cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that more than delivers on a smoldering hot day. Originally a Rickey was made with bourbon, lime, and club soda, but eventually, during Prohibition, gin came into the picture. And when we say \u2018gin,\u2019 we mean poor-quality alcohol thinned out with water and flavored with juniper oil and, rumor has it, turpentine for a lovely wooden finish. Yikes! <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Today, with top-notch gins available, we\u2019re happy to report that the Gin Rickey is shining bright and enjoying its time in the spotlight. In fact, in 2011, more than 100 years after its invention, the Rickey became the official native cocktail of Washington, D.C.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You might also like:<\/span><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/what-is-gin-made-from\/\">What is Gin Made From: The Ori(gin) Story<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/mojito-cocktail-ingredients\/\">Mojito<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3110 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Mojito cocktail on the rocks with a straw\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/09\/171.Mojito_Canva_ShotShare-mojito.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Another extremely popular spirit during the dry era was rum. With rum running rife, tons of rum were being smuggled across the Atlantic. Not only was it the cheapest liquor to smuggle into the country, but those who could afford to went to Cuba in the Caribbean to get it themselves. So, it makes sense that the Mojito recipe traveled along. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">To make an authentic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mojito<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, you\u2019ll need white rum, lime, mint, sugar, and a little club soda for a fizzy finish. You can easily turn these zesty rum cocktails into refreshing pitchers to satisfy the crowd. <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Delicioso!<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You might also like: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/hot-rum-cocktails\/\">Delicious Hot Rum Cocktails for Winter Sipping<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/sidecar-cocktail-recipe\/\">Sidecar<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1800 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Top view of a Sidecar cocktail garnished with fresh orange peel\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/07\/Sidecar-Cocktail_Canva_bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sidecar<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> cocktail is one of the most classic <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">cocktails of the Prohibition era<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">. And when a cocktail sticks around for over a century, you know it\u2019s legit! To make one, you\u2019ll shake cognac, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandmarnier.com\/?utm_source=referral&utm_medium=website\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Marnier,<\/a> and lemon juice together with ice, then strain it into a sugar-rimmed chilled coupe.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You might also like: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/3-ingredient-cocktails\/\">The Best 3-Ingredient Cocktails to Try at Home<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/bees-knees-cocktail\/\">Bee\u2019s Knees<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2600 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/285.US_Bees-Knees-Cocktail_Canva_MAEBb_NSIa8-boozy-bees-knees-gin-cocktail-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Bee's Knees Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/285.US_Bees-Knees-Cocktail_Canva_MAEBb_NSIa8-boozy-bees-knees-gin-cocktail-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/285.US_Bees-Knees-Cocktail_Canva_MAEBb_NSIa8-boozy-bees-knees-gin-cocktail-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/285.US_Bees-Knees-Cocktail_Canva_MAEBb_NSIa8-boozy-bees-knees-gin-cocktail-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/285.US_Bees-Knees-Cocktail_Canva_MAEBb_NSIa8-boozy-bees-knees-gin-cocktail-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/285.US_Bees-Knees-Cocktail_Canva_MAEBb_NSIa8-boozy-bees-knees-gin-cocktail-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/285.US_Bees-Knees-Cocktail_Canva_MAEBb_NSIa8-boozy-bees-knees-gin-cocktail-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/285.US_Bees-Knees-Cocktail_Canva_MAEBb_NSIa8-boozy-bees-knees-gin-cocktail.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The name says it all! Are we right? You wouldn\u2019t think a simple combination of gin, honey syrup, and lemon would stand out in the cocktail crowd, but you\u2019d be wrong. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Bee\u2019s Knee<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">drink is one of those iconic P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rohibition gin cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> that exude the glamor of the 1920s jazz age. So, when you drink these with your friends, you have to do the spirit of this cocktail justice and do it in a sequined dress or dapper suit with classic 20s jazz music in the background. It\u2019s a vibe!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You might also like: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/vintage-drinks-comeback\/\">The Vintage Cocktail Comeback: Why Old-School Cocktails Are Trending Again<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/french-75\/\">French 75<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1107 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/142.-French-75-envato-credit-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"French 75 Cocktail\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/142.-French-75-envato-credit-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/142.-French-75-envato-credit-bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/142.-French-75-envato-credit-bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/142.-French-75-envato-credit-bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/142.-French-75-envato-credit-bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/142.-French-75-envato-credit-bhofack2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/142.-French-75-envato-credit-bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The French 75 is a Champagne cocktail created by a Scottish bartender Harry MacElhone in New York City. These bubbly P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rohibition-era cocktail<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">s are made with gin, Champagne, simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice and are served in sugar-rimmed flutes. The story goes that Harry named this potent drink after the firepower of the French 75mm field gun used in WWI. Today this drink is as strong as ever and just as easy to make.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You might also like: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/summer-champagne-cocktails\/\">Pop the Cork: Our Best Cocktails with Champagne.<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/highball-cocktail-ingredients\/\">Highball<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2456 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/221.US_Highball-Cocktail_Canva_MADnVbExeYs-highball-on-bar-counter-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Highball Cocktail Ingredients\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/221.US_Highball-Cocktail_Canva_MADnVbExeYs-highball-on-bar-counter-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/221.US_Highball-Cocktail_Canva_MADnVbExeYs-highball-on-bar-counter-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/221.US_Highball-Cocktail_Canva_MADnVbExeYs-highball-on-bar-counter-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/221.US_Highball-Cocktail_Canva_MADnVbExeYs-highball-on-bar-counter-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/221.US_Highball-Cocktail_Canva_MADnVbExeYs-highball-on-bar-counter-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/221.US_Highball-Cocktail_Canva_MADnVbExeYs-highball-on-bar-counter-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/221.US_Highball-Cocktail_Canva_MADnVbExeYs-highball-on-bar-counter.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The simple mixture of whiskey and club soda, aka the Highball, was massively popular at P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rohibition cocktail bars<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> throughout the US. And it remained a popular drink for 60 years until vodka arrived on the scene and stole the limelight. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Today there are plenty of highball variations made with whiskey, tequila, mezcal, gin, or vodka. With only two ingredients, this is an easy drink to make and completely adaptable to your taste. If you\u2019re a novice cocktail maker, then learning how to make a classic highball is an excellent place to start.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">You might also like: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/trends\/japanese-whisky-cocktails\/\">Kanpai! Japanese Whiskey Cocktails to Master<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/white-lady-cocktail\/\">White Lady<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9082 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/11\/Christmas-Gin-Cocktails_White-Lady_Midjourney_GP_HelenaLombard-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Two White Lady Christmas gin cocktails with lemon garnish\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Harry MacElhone is back! And this time, it\u2019s with his version of the White Lady cocktail created in the 1920s. While the original <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">White Lady<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> was made with cr\u00e8me de menthe, it eventually changed to gin. This is combined with orange liqueur and lemon juice and is then shaken with an egg white. The result is gin-laced sour with lots of zest and is a great cocktail to enjoy after an indulgent meal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/hanky-panky-cocktail\/\">Hanky Panky<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1108 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/143.-Hanky-Panky-Cocktail-Ingredients-envato-credit-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Boozy Classic Hanky Panky Cocktail in coupe glass\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/143.-Hanky-Panky-Cocktail-Ingredients-envato-credit-bhofack2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/143.-Hanky-Panky-Cocktail-Ingredients-envato-credit-bhofack2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/143.-Hanky-Panky-Cocktail-Ingredients-envato-credit-bhofack2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/143.-Hanky-Panky-Cocktail-Ingredients-envato-credit-bhofack2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/143.-Hanky-Panky-Cocktail-Ingredients-envato-credit-bhofack2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/06\/143.-Hanky-Panky-Cocktail-Ingredients-envato-credit-bhofack2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Hanky Panky<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> recipe was created by Ada Coleman\u2014the head bartender at the American Bar in London\u2019s famous Savoy Hotel in the early 1900s.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">This sweet gin Martini is anything but discreet: the gin makes it a little naughty, while the sweet vermouth makes it a little nice. But it\u2019s the addition of the Italian amaro (bitters) that gives the Hanky Panky cocktail its unique and complex flavor. With zesty orange flavors and herbal undertones, the Hanky Panky cocktail is, in our opinion, one of the best P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rohibition gin cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> ever invented.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/mint-julep\/\">Mint Julep<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2640 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Refreshing Mint Julep Cocktails served in copper cups\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/08\/09_Mint-Julep_-2.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">These famous P<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rohibition whiskey cocktails<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> were declared the official drink of the Kentucky Derby in 1930. Making a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Mint Julep<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> is easy: lightly muddle mint leaves and simple syrup in a Julep cup or rocks glass. Add the bourbon and top the glass with crushed ice. Stir until the outside of the cup is frosty. Top with more crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig. Minty cool, slightly sweet, and super refreshing! This is the ultimate summer drink.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/recipes\/sazerac-cocktail\/\">Sazerac<\/a><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-17596 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"A Sazerac cocktail on a wooden table garnished with a lemon peel twist\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-1480x740.jpg 1480w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph-760x380.jpg 760w, https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Sazerac_Cocktail_Adobe_5ph.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 767px) 100vw, 532px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you ask the friendly folk in New Orleans, they\u2019ll tell you that the Sazerac was the first American cocktail. This iconic drink was first made with cognac, but after a brandy shortage in the 1870s, the star ingredient changed to rye whiskey. Today you can make a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sazerac<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> with whiskey or cognac or even half of each. With only the addition of a bit of sugar, anise liqueur, and a few dashes of bitters, the Sazerac cocktail is quite potent and should be enjoyed slowly.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>There you have it \u2013 a glimpse into the fascinating world of Prohibition-Era drinks. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildturkeybourbon.com\/products\/wild-turkey-101\/?utm_source=referral&amp;utm_medium=website\">Wild Turkey, <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bulldoggin.com\/?utm_source=referral&amp;utm_medium=website\">Bulldog Gin,<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandmarnier.com\/?utm_source=referral&amp;utm_medium=website\">Grand Marnier<\/a> websites for your Prohibition cocktail essentials and remember to <a href=\"https:\/\/test.themixer.com\/en-us\/subscribe\/\">sign up for our newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to stay in the mix!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prohibition might be known as the dry era, but ironically some of the world\u2019s best cocktails were invented during these thirsty years. If you think about it, it makes sense. Humans are wired to want something even more if we can\u2019t have it at all. And so, with the ban on alcohol in America becoming [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6588,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[48,44,11,61,10,53],"class_list":["post-3885","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-learn","tag-bourbon","tag-champagne","tag-gin","tag-rum","tag-vodka","tag-whiskey"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.2 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>12 Best Prohibition Cocktails from the 1920s<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Prohibition birthed of some of the most iconic cocktails from the Gin Rickey to the Mojito. 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