The Prohibition Era 450/- In 1919, the 18th Amendment was passed, clearing the way for 13 years of the folly that was Prohibition. The Noble Experiment lasted from 1920 to 1933. During this time, it was illegal to sell alcohol, so people completely stopped drinking. Yeah, right. They actually drank more than ever, even though the cocktails weren’t exactly top notch. One thing that prohibition did accomplish was that it forced bar- tenders to be a tad more resourceful. After all, they no longer had access to the high-quality booze that had been the hallmark of earlier years. Instead, they had to make do with the bathtub-con- coctions of basement distilleries. This Grade F hooch tasted about as good as you might expect, so drink mixers had to get creative if they wanted their patrons to bother buying it. Since Barkeeps had limited access to good booze, so they used sweeteners and juices to cover up the taste of the rough hooch. A few cocktails from the era survived, having been lovingly restored in the best mixology joints around the country. Here at the Piano Man, we have recreated some of the classics. Alcohol will not be served to persons below the age of 25 years Standard Measure is 30ml Govt. Taxes as applicable. We levy a service charge of 10% Mary Pickford Named after curly-haired silent movie star of the 1920s, Mary Pickford, this cocktail is said to originate from Cuba, where great amounts of rum were smuggled into the US during Prohibition. It consists of white rum, pineapple juice, maraschino liqueur and grenadine syrup. Gin Rickey Said to be the choice cocktail of F. Scott Fitzgerald, author of decadent jazz-age novel The Great Gatsby, the Gin Rickey was initially served with a Bourbon spirit base, changing to gin during Prohibition since this spirit does not require aging. The simple cocktail is made up of gin, lime and bubbles. Mint julep Although Mint Juleps were enjoyed across the US before Prohibition, the sweet cocktail gained in popularity during the 1920s due to its ability to mask unpleasant bootlegged spirits. It consists of muddled mint, Bourbon, bubbles and sugar. Side Car The definitive cocktail of the era, the Sidecar embodies the elegance and decadence of the jazz age and was enjoyed by elite party-goers able to find coveted foreign spirits. It’s said to be named for an army captain who liked to be driven to the bar in a motorcycle sidecar. So old-timey. It is made of Cognac, Cointreau and lemon juice. Alcohol will not be served to persons below the age of 25 years Standard Measure is 30ml Govt. Taxes as applicable. We levy a service charge of 10% Whiskey Sour This is the main Prohibition cocktail sitting atop many a modern bar menu. With its subtle elegance and simple, mas- culine appearance, the cocktail embodies the jazz era image. It contains Bourbon, lemon juice, sugar and a dash of egg white. White Lady Gin was big during bootlegging times, and many people made it in their bathtubs. Don’t do that. Instead, buy some nice gin and add a little Cointreau and lemon for this simple little tipple. It’s the real McCoy! Still popular today, the cocktail was originally made using gin, Cointreau, lemon juice and egg white. Bee’s Knees The Bee’s Knees cocktail is a gin, lemon and honey classic that dates back to prohibition. The phrase “bee’s knees” was prohibition-era slang for “the best.” In that time, the addition of ingredients such as citrus and honey were often used to cover the less than ideal smell and taste of bathtub gin. Improving the taste of an inferior gin may have been the goal, but the result was a fantastic concoction that can hold its own today. Monkey Gland The Monkey Gland is a Prohibition classic. The name is a reference to a surgical procedure by a Dr. Serge Voronoff. For men with perfor- mance issues, Dr. Voronoff offered to implant in them the testicle of a monkey, for "rejuvenation," as he called it. That would make your George very curious indeed. Contains Gin, orange juice, Absinthe. Alcohol will not be served to persons below the age of 25 years Standard Measure is 30ml Govt. Taxes as applicable. We levy a service charge of 10% Twelve Mile Limit This potent Prohibition-era cocktail takes its name from the U.S. law that banned the consumption of alcohol a dozen miles beyond its shores. The very drink it inspired, taunts the measure with its especially strong combination of rum, whiskey, brandy, grenadine, and lemon juice. Scofflaw This drink has probably the most appropriate name of anything on the list. Clearly, everyone who was continuing to buy and sell alco- hol during Prohibition was a scofflaw. This supposedly debuted at Harry's New York Bar in Paris, though, where it wasn't illegal to drink. Contains Rye whisky, Vermouth & Bitters. South Side This vintage cocktail is purported to have originated in New York’s Twenty-One club during Prohibition where it was drunk by the Southside mobsters, while the hoodlums on the other side of town enjoyed the Northside – a variation of this cocktail. Gin, Fresh Mint, Lemon juice, Simple Syrup. Old Fashioned Developed during the 19th century, and named in the 1880s, this quickly became one of our most popular cocktails, despite not being on our menu for the first 6 months, it was our highest selling cocktail in the same period! Bourbon, Sugar, Bitters, Orange peel, Marachino cherry Alcohol will not be served to persons below the age of 25 years Standard Measure is 30ml Govt. Taxes as applicable. We levy a service charge of 10% French Quarters 475/- New Orleans has an incredible cocktail culture, dating back to the 1800s. It’s home to two booze-themed museums: The Museum of the American Cocktail and The Absinthe Museum of America. The French Quarter is the oldest and most famous neighborhood in New Orleans frequented by both visitors & locals alike. It's world renowned for its architecture, nightlife, entertainment & restaurants … some of which have been around since the 19th century and are still going strong! The Bar at the Piano Man pays tribute to all that jazz is about! Alcohol will not be served to persons below the age of 25 years Standard Measure is 30ml Govt. Taxes as applicable. We levy a service charge of 10% Bourbon Punch ...575/- We all enjoy an island-inspired refreshment every once in a while, but we also like our whiskey on the rocks too. Introducing our Bourbon Punch, a fruity libation that doesn’t mask the rich, distilled flavors of whiskey and red wine but celebrates them…like we tend to do down here at The Piano Man quite often. Come down to The Piano Man to enjoy our punch with…well, punch! Cajun Margarita Our New Orleans twist on the traditional Margarita. Jalapeno-in- fused tequila and a rim coated in Cajun seasoning make this zesty remix a Deep South delight. Green Gator Though live gators don’t tend to stroll past our place, Piano Man likes to tip its hat to the “Cajun yard dog” with our Green Gator cocktail. This sweet & sour concoction is a tasty fusion of melon and banana liqueurs, Bacardi Limón, and pineapple juice. We promise the Green Gator doesn’t bite too hard. Hurricane History dates the Hurricane cocktail’s creation back to the 1940s when a local tavern owner decided to concoct a fruity libation that skillfully masked the heavy-handed pour of rum he was trying to sell out of at the time. He sold this tasty swill to visiting sailors. The Piano Man pays tribute to this local French Quarter favorite with our own Hurricane recipe spiked with Captain Morgan Spiced Rum and tangy fruit juices, topped with a Dark Rum floater. Alcohol will not be served to persons below the age of 25 years Standard Measure is 30ml Govt. Taxes as applicable. We levy a service charge of 10% French Quarters 475/- Alcohol will not be served to persons below the age of 25 years Standard Measure is 30ml Govt. Taxes as applicable. We levy a service charge of 10% French 75 ...550/- Although The Bellini might be the best-known champagne cock- tail, the French '75 is an all-time classic – and some would argue more delicious. Sophisticated, elegant and refreshing, with plenty of poke worthy of its name. Named after the French "Canon de 75 modèle 1897", a ruthless and efficient weapon from the First World War, this stunning ape- ritif is likely to have been created by Harry MacElhone at Harry's American Bar, Paris, in 1925. Sazerac Is it any surprise that America's first cocktail, the Sazerac, was created in New Orleans, the city that loves to party? It was legally declared the official cocktail of New Orleans on June 23, 2008. Rye, Absinthe, Peychaud’s bitter & Angostura. Planters Punch This circa 1908 cocktail is Caribbean meets the French quarter. White Rum, Dark rum, pineapple juice, orange juice. Vieux Carre ...550/- This classic 1938 cocktail features rye whiskey, brandy, sweet vermouth, peychaud's and angostura bitters, benedictine, and is garnished with a lemon twist. Alcohol will not be served to persons below the age of 25 years Standard Measure is 30ml Govt. Taxes as applicable. We levy a service charge of 10% The Signatures 575/- Two hundred years ago, cocktails were a mixture of liquor, bitters, sugar and water – and that’s all.