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Pass the Hooch: Top Prohibition-Inspired Cocktails
by Stephanie Nolasco
11.28.2011


It's a Saturday night and It-girls with bobbed ‘dos strut towards the dance floor, proudly showing off gowns dripping with pearls. The music is hot, the gents sporting fedoras are hotter, but sadly, there are no bottles to pop. The Roaring ‘20s wasn't all that jazz, thanks to Prohibition (1920-1933), a tragic American period when saloons were banned and alcohol was illegal. Thirsty patrons attended speakeasies, secret spots where spiked drinks could be savored. Fortunately for us, this time is long over, but HBO's hit TV series, "Boardwalk Empire," has recently sparked a revival on this decadent time, especially in nightlife. Many classic cocktails were first created during the ‘20s and they're now getting revamped by some of today's premier mixologists. Whether you're heading to your favorite juice joint tonight or prefer to booze up at your private bar, whip up some of our favorite Prohibition-inspired cocktails. Be warned, a few of these will get you a wee bit tanked.

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