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What Goes Into a Prohibition-Era Cocktail
Beverage expert Derek Brown shows how to make three cocktails from the early 20th century at his Washington, D.C. bar (5:06)
Produced by: Ryan R. Reed and Brian Wolly
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Comments (5)
The drinks are, if I recall correctly: Gin ricky (with lime) Highball (with bourbon and ginger ale), called a Horse's Neck w/o the bourbon a Hong Kong (scotch, vermouths, etc.) Relating to Jerry's point: Why is there no video captioning option for this video? Isn't this government funded (equal access)?
Posted by ReneeReader on April 14,2012 | 02:19 PM
Too bad, but two voices seem to be overlapping, so I hear 2 people talking, one over the other, and I cannot, sadly enough understand either!
Posted by Ethel Boot on March 11,2012 | 03:31 PM
Love being able to read or view more information on the stories in the Smithsonian Magazine. It adds a nice finishing touch. This video on the prohibition cocktails was very interesting and enjoyable.
Posted by Christina on April 29,2010 | 05:39 PM
Very nice watching the guy mix those drinks but not having any speakers right now I have no idea of the name of the cocktails or the ingredients. Would have been nice to see the name of each drink and the ingredients written out and then watch him mix them so someone like me can try them at home.
Do you agree?
Posted by Jerry Roe on April 27,2010 | 08:09 PM
Here's looking at you, kid. I love this. I plan on mnaking one or two of the drinks to see what they taste like. Bottoms up!
Posted by Beth Baxter on April 20,2010 | 05:12 PM