Sip Sip Hooray! National Repeal Day began on December 5, 1933 when the ratification of the 21st Amendment repealed Prohibition and restored the right for Americans to enjoy a celebratory drink. National Repeal Day, otherwise known as the Repeal of Prohibition Day, is being celebrated all across the Atlanta-area. Restaurants and bars such as Atlas, STK, Dantanna’s, City Winery and Park Tavern are providing an opportunity for people to raise a boozy cocktail in celebration.
Atlas’ Winter Warmer was created by General Manager Eleanor Parker
1 oz. mezcal
.75 Captain Morgan
.25 Grand Marnier
.75 Lemon
.25 Vanilla Syrup
.25 Cocchi Torino Vermouth
.25 Spiced Apple Shrub
Directions: Mix ingredients and place in glass. Top with hot water and garnish with orange wheel and star anise.
STK Peppermint Prosecco
5 oz. Prosecco
1 oz. Peppermint Liquor
1 Chocolate Bar
3 Candy Canes
Directions: Rim champagne flute with melted chocolate. Finish rim with crushed candy cane. Garnish with mini candy cane.
Dantanna’s Espresso Old Fashioned
1.5 oz. Knob Rye
1 shot of Espresso
.25 oz Simple Syrup
2 dashes of Orange Bitters
2 dashes of Chocolate Bitters
Garnish with Orange Twist
Directions: Combine Knob Rye, espresso, simple syrup, orange bitters and chocolate bitters in a mixing glass. Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass over one large ice cube, or cubed ice. Garnish the cocktail with an orange twist.
City Winery’s Mullin’ It Over
1 Bottle of Dry Red Wine
1 Orange, Zested
8 Dried Cloves
2 Cinnamon Sticks
4 Dried Star Anise
4 tbsp. Honey
4 oz. Brandy
Directions: Add all ingredients to stockpot and heat over low. Be careful not to boil. Continue simmering for at least 30 minutes. Strain and serve garnished with an orange slice and cinnamon stick. This recipe works great in a crock pot.
Park Tavern’s Salted Caramel
1 oz. Svedka Vanilla
0.5 oz. Whisper Creek
6 oz. Coffee
A dollop of Whipped Cream
A Caramel Drizzle
Sprinkled with a pinch of Sea Salt
Directions: Combine Svedka Vodka, Whisper Creek, coffee and ice into a shaker tin and mix. Strain into a glass and top with a dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle caramel over the whipped cream and sprinkle with a pinch of Sea Salt.
The Repeal of Prohibition Day is an opportunity to toast the occasion with friends and family throughout the Atlanta-area. Enjoy the easy-to-follow winter cocktail recipes, which will provide a delicious drink to be savored at home and holiday parties alike.
Axel Martinez contributed to this piece.
