Honor Repeal Day with Prohibition Era Spirits and Cocktails
Nov. 26, 2014
Prohibition-style cocktails are currently on-trend, thanks to period shows like Boardwalk Empire and the strong resurgence of craft cocktails in the U.S. Take advantage of this movement and up-sell these Prohibition-era inspired spirits around Repeal Day on December 5th.
CUTTY SARK PROHIBITION EDITION WHISKY
The Story:Released 90 years after the end of its namesake, Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition was crafted as a salute to the notorious Captain William McCoy, who smuggled Cutty Sark blended Scotch whisky into America during the Prohibition era of the 1920s prompting the whisky to be known as "The Real McCoy".
Tasting Notes: American oak gives the whiskey subtle flavors of vanilla and ripe citrus fruits. With a silky mouth feel, Cutty Sark coats the mouth with layers of toffee, black pepper and spice. The finish is smooth and lingering.
Prohibition Era Cocktail: Victory is Mine
Ingredients
2 oz. Cutty Sark Prohibition Edition
.75 oz. Apricot Liqueur
.75 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
1 Dash of Angostura Bitters
1 Egg White
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a shaker, without ice, and shake vigorously to froth the egg whites. Add ice and shake a second time. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.
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TEMPLETON RYE
The Story: Nicknamed "The Good Stuff" because of its incredibly smooth finish, Templeton Rye Whiskey was the premium brand of the Prohibition era. The whisky also gained immense popularity after it became noted that Templeton Rye was Al Capone’s whiskey of choice. Hundreds of kegs were supplied each month to Capone and his gang, who in turn filled the demand of speakeasies across the U.S.
Tasting Notes: Templeton’s aroma is dry and grassy with some holiday spice coming in towards the end. Slightly chewy on the palate, there are strong flavors of caramel, butterscotch and allspice, balanced by a clean, wonderfully smooth finish.
Prohibition Era Cocktail: Blinker
Ingredients
2 oz. Templeton Rye
1/2 oz. Fresh grapefruit juice
1 bar spoon Raspberry syrup or spoon of raspberry preserves
Directions
Combine all ingredients, including ice in a mixing glass and shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled cocktail coupe and garnish with grapefruit twist.
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