The Underground speakeasy and distillery inside The Mob Museum will celebrate the momentous 90th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The annual Repeal Day soirée will include live music, specialty cocktails, house-made bites and the launch of a brand-new flavored moonshine crafted in the Museum’s distillery.
Revelers are encouraged to dress in their best Prohibition-era attire, party like it’s 1933 and raise a glass to the repeal of Prohibition, which occurred on Dec. 5 of that year. New Orleans-style jazz band Flamingo will also ignite the evening with a rousing live performance.
A selection of specialty Repeal Day cocktails will be available for $15 each. These limited-time libations will also be offered in The Underground from Friday, Dec. 1 through Tuesday, Dec. 5. The roster of Repeal Day cocktails follows:
- Doctor’s Orders – A loophole in the Volstead Act was a doctor’s ability to prescribe medicinal alcohol. This prevented alcohol from disappearing from American life as bourbon was one of those medicinal spirits that could be found on a pharmacy’s shelf during the 1920s. Celebrating its everlasting home in American culture, the Doctor’s Orders combines Knob Creek Bourbon, dry curaçao, amaretto, blackberry and lime juice.
- Strawberry Collins – A true cocktail classic, the Tom Collins preceded Prohibition by decades. The ever-popular mixed drink was first featured in Jerry Thomas’ 1876 rendition of “The Bartender’s Guide.” Further withstanding the test of time 90 years after
Prohibition’s repeal, The Underground’s Repeal Day version incorporates Sipsmith Strawberry Smash Gin for a contemporary take to celebrate the historic anniversary. - The Man in the Green Hat – Prohibition was so disliked by most Americans that even congress had its own bootlegger – the Man in the Green Hat. This man, known for his emerald-colored hat, was eventually identified as George Cassidy when he was busted by a capitol police officer for delivering six quarts of whiskey to a U.S. house member in February of 1930. Combining two whiskies, this cocktail features Suntory Whisky Toki, Maker’s Mark 46, orgeat and bitters.
- The 3 Dons – The importation of coffee more than tripled in the 1920s, cementing its popularity in America. A riff on an espresso martini, The 3 Dons combines Tres Generaciones Añejo Tequila, espresso, walnut bitters and bar sugar for a tequila-based take on the ever-popular espresso martini.
Guests can enjoy free entry with secret password “DRY NO MORE.” Must be 21 or older to attend.
