Boston’s cocktails.
Birth of cocktails
In the same way that chef’s forage for seasonal products, dating back to the early 1900s before during & after prohibition, bartenders were forced to design cocktails around limited supplies of underground liquor (Bathtub Gin) to make alcohol taste good.
Aphrodisiac
B.S Old Fashioned
Pornstar Martini
Prohibition Sour
Clover Club
Last Word
This little palate cleanser is rich & pungent, best suited to those who like a sharp kick to a drink. The Last Word is a prohibition era cocktail that established its beginnings in the Detroit Athletic Club’s bar in the early 1920’s.
Bootlegging
‘Rum running’ - The illegal transporting of alcohol beverages during prohibition.
Al Capone is the most famous example of a multimillion dollar crime figure who ran a bootlegging organisation in the 1920s.
Sky High
Also known as the Aviation. Replicating the violet coloration that mimics the sky. Designed by a German bartender before prohibition, at a time when aviation was taking flight as a popular sport.
Mary Pickford
Mary Pickford was known as America’s Sweetheart in the 1920’s. Sweet but with a real kick, this cocktail is just like its namesake.
Penicillin
The drink was created in 2005 by New York bartender Sam Ross. Containing ingredients such as lemon and honey that drawer contrast to “medicinal properties” for old school cold and flu remedies.
Caught in the Rain
If you like pinacoladas…
A play on words for a classic favourite
Millionaire
Little is known about this prohibition era cocktail except that it was a popular name for cocktails of that time. Doesn't it sound luxurious?
Espresso Martini
That little pick up you need when you’re feeling flat & need to make it through the night. A modern twist on an age old classic.
Bath Tub Gin
Refers to any style of homemade spirit. During prohibition, this term was used in reference to poor-quality alcohol that was being made in bath tubs all across the USA.
Potion No.6
A modern day twist on an age old favourite, this spicey coconut margarita has to be tried at least once.
Corpse Reviver
As the name suggests, this one will bring you back from the dead. The ultimate hangover cure dating back to the 1930’s… A bit like mammas home remedy for the late-night shaker in all of us
Charlie Chaplin
Named in honour of Charlie Chaplin (1889 - 1977). The famous comedic actor & filmmaker was best known for his silent films of the 1920’s
Classic Martini (Twist)
The worlds most famous cocktail…. ‘this has a twist of lemon.’
Just like a woman’s breast, one is not enough & threes too many
Classic Martini (Dirty)
Martini lovers typically love to eat one olive with the first sip, using a cocktail pick. The last olive is swallowed with the last of the drink..
Nightcap
This winter warmer also known as an Irish coffee, doubles as the perfect drink to cap off a great night.
Secret Cocktail
I’d love to tell you the story about this one but its a secret…..shhh
Southside Collins
Allegedly a preferred beverage of Al Capone, whose gang dominated Chicago's South Side.
Jungle Bird
According to sources this modern recipe was created in 1978 in Kuala Lumpur at the Hiltons Avery Bar. For anyone who enjoys a bitter element in their cocktail.
