Liquor & Lore:
A Celebration of Bourbon
Join us on August 13th as we travel back to the 1920s to explore the forbidden liquors and forgotten recipes of Prohibition in the US. At midnight on January 17, 1920 the entire US was supposed to go “dry”, but many Americans chose to do anything but. This evening will consist of history, stories, and century-old cocktails as we revisit this pivotal period that continues to influence our modern society.
Throughout the 2.5 hour event, attendees will learn to make (and then drink) three distinct cocktails popular during Prohibition, while also enjoying paired bites from the War Memorial kitchen, as the stories behind the spirits are shared.
The discussion will be centered around the legislation of Prohibition itself, The Purple Gang and their smuggling operations from Windsor to Detroit, and the history of the Bacardi brand and a landmark New York State Supreme Court decision in the 1930s.
Guests will end the night with the recipes for the cocktails and ingredients used in the class, along with a deeper understanding of the Prohibition era.
Please note: due to the nature of the event all ticket purchasers must by 21+ and menu substitutions cannot be made.
Your guide for the evening is local cocktail historian Beth Vandergrift of Liquor & Lore, who will walk you guide you on a tale through the unspoken elixirs of America’s “driest” period. For each cocktail, Beth will demonstrate the technique, guests will craft their own, and then everyone will sip together while Beth shares the fascinating stories behind the spirit.
Ticket Information
Adults (21+): $90
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