Prohibition never tasted so good.
This December marks the 75th anniversary of the repeal of alcohol prohibition.
Throughout this month, Mezze Bistro and Allium are celebrating the repeal of a very bad idea, in our humble opinion. Plus, one of our favorite bartenders, Matt Hopkins, will be leaving Mezze to try his luck in the big city this January. This nightly celebration of the old-fashioned cocktail is his sendoff to us.
With an appreciation for a well-crafted drink made of the best ingredients and a study of the old-school techniques from the cocktail’s first golden era, we are reviving the classics in their purest, most celebrated and well-crafted form.
Higher-quality ingredients and innovative adaptations on our drink menu reflect the same approach we are striving for in our kitchens.
Each night, a different classic cocktail will be in the spotlight. Mark your calendar for the classics you’ve always wanted to try. And, be sure to ask your server for the goods.
At the very least, come in and bid fare-thee-well to Matt!
December 1 | Hemingway Daiquiri
Light Rum, Maraschino Liqueur, Lime, Grapefruit
December 2 | Deauville
Brandy, Calvados, Triple Sec, Lemon
December 3 | Tom Collins
Gin, Lemon, Sugar, Soda Water
December 4 | Champagne Cocktail
Cava, Brandy, Bitters, Sugar
December 5 | Sidecar
Brandy, Cointreau, Lemon
December 6 | Manhattan
Whiskey, Vermouth
December 7 | Negroni
Gin, Campari, Sweet Vermouth
December 8 | Mint Julep
Bourbon, Mint, Sugar, Water
December 9 | Singapore Sling
Gin, Cherry Brandy, Cointreau, Lemon, Sugar, Soda
December 10 | Whiskey Sour
Whiskey, Lemon, Sugar
December 11 | Martini
Gin, Dry Vermouth
December 12 | Brandy Alexander
Brandy, Crème de Cacao, Heavy Cream
December 13 | Frisco
Blended Whiskey, Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon
December 14 | Mai Tai
Light Rum, Triple Sec, Sugar, Almond Syrup, Grenadine, Lime
December 15 | Ramos Gin Fizz
Gin, Lemon, Lime, Orange Flower Water, Sugar, Heavy Cream, Egg White, Soda
December 16 | Old Fashioned
Whiskey, Bitters, Sugar
December 17 | Corpse Reviver #2
Gin, Lillet Blanc, Cointreau, Lemon, Absinthe
December 18 | Sazerac
Rye, Sugar, Bitters, Absinthe
December 19 | Hot Buttered Rum
Dark Rum, Brown Sugar, Boiling Water, Butter
December 21 | Gin Rickey
Gin, Lime, Soda
December 22 | Rusty Nail
Scotch, Drambuie
December 23 | Moscow Mule
Vodka, Lime, Ginger Beer
December 26 | Scotch Sangaree
Scotch, Honey, Soda Water, Grated Nutmeg
December 27 | New Orleans Buck
Light Rum. Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Peychaud’s Bitters, Ginger Ale
December 28 | Rum Swizzle
Rum, Lime Juice, Bitters, Sugar, Soda Water
December 29 | Cold Brandy Flip
Brandy, Egg, Sugar, Grated Nutmeg
December 30 | Gimlet
