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Prohibition Barbary Coast Cocktail Recipe

March 17, 2026 by Meredith Hayden

The Barbary Coast Cocktail: A Sip of Prohibition History My grandfather, a man who always had a twinkle in his eye and a story to tell, often spoke of the “good old days,” which, for him, oddly coincided with Prohibition. He wasn’t a rum runner or a bootlegger, but he was a keen observer, and … Read more

Prohibition Era Colony Cocktail Recipe

January 25, 2026 by Meredith Hayden

The Colony Cocktail: A Sip of Prohibition-Era Elegance The first time I tasted something akin to this cocktail, it wasn’t in a dimly lit speakeasy, but rather a sun-drenched garden party in the Hamptons. A friend, channeling her inner mixologist, concocted a gin-based drink with grapefruit that unexpectedly transported me. It wasn’t just the bright, … Read more