Created in 1915 at Harry’s New York Bar in Paris by Harry MacElhone the French 75 is said to have gotten it’s name because they said the drink had as much kick as a 75-millimeter field artillery gun. After making one I can attest, it’s the most potent champagne mixed-drink I’ve had. Harry’s New York… Continue reading Prohibition Era Cocktails: The French 75
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Prohibition
The Volstead Act January 17, 1920 that was the day the Volstead Act (the 18th Amendment) went into effect. Like ObamaCare, that wasn’t the official name of the National Prohibition Act. It was nicknamed after Andrew Volstead a Congressman from Minnesota who introduced the bill. I’m going through a few books and recreating some Prohibition… Continue reading Prohibition