Gatsby’s life and the Roaring Twenties have been openly and gracefully captured in one of the novels of F. Scott Fitzgerald *. The Roaring twenties had its share of things, from flappers who would trendily sway to the charleston jazz music echoing and streams of champagne everlasting. If there is one thing people remember the great Gatsby for, it is his fun-filled luxurious events and ever since then, Gatsby og lovers have spilled everywhere! Planning a Gatsby-themed party or to just to enjoy experiencing the Jazz Age? One of the requirements to wow the audience is the cocktails so regular.

Drinks of this era must have been all the gin all the gins as they got to have the dress of the day which is the giddy speech, they are massive fashion of 20s. However, the 1920s marked the darkest period in the eye of modern-day mixing, the end of American prohibition. Constraints made shown barmen put up massive style and seek on the low. Such classic concoctions were created across a wide array of hidden bar establishments like speakeasies, sit bars, and secretive events. Country club bar brawlers would seek and transform themselves into stylized elbow ‘Boys’.

Revive the Atmosphere of Classic Cocktails

If you’re looking to capture the ambiance of Gatsby’s world, the cocktails you prepare and serve must possess class. They should also look exquisite and have lovely garnishes in them. The cocktails offered throughout the 1920s were made using ingredients that are still in use today. The list ranges from gin, whiskey, champagne, and vermouth, with the most important feature of a cocktail menu that captures the Gatsby theme being the elegance of the drinks that define the period.

For example, some of the greatest Gatsby-esque cocktails would have to include—in true Gatsby fashion—the gin rickey , the sidecar , and the french 75 . These drinks are enjoyed because of their delicate and crisp flavor that is usually enriched with citrus with some sugar and sometimes even bitters. But what makes the drinks so interesting is the time period during which those drinks were created, the Jazz Age.

The French 75: A Bling That Is Same As The Name

The French 75 is one of the chicest and most sophisticated cocktails of the 1920s. Its ingredients are simple—gin, a champagne, lemon juice and sugar—but the outcome is sparkling and stylish. After a piece of French artillery, the 75 became the toast of the town, and no wonder it is often remembered from Gatsby times excesses.

The gin in a French 75 balances off the drink, the bubbles come from the champagne, and the lemon juice lifts the mouthfeel. The sugar remains low and soft. The French 75 cocktail contains complex aromas and flavors of upgraded society symbols, jazz music, and elegant dresses, mainly due to its serving style in a coupe glass with a twist of lemon as a garnishment.

Der Seitenwagen: Ein Cocktail von Eleganz

Ein weiteres Überbleibsel der Jazz Age ist der Sidecar , ein Cocktail, der Brandy mit dem Schärfe von dem Saft einer Zitrone vermischt. Dieser Cocktail wird oft in einem rüschig gesüßten Aufgalopp präsentiert, was der säuerlichen Note des Getränkes entgegenwirkt und ihr etwas Süße verleiht. Die Wurzeln des Sidecar Cocktails gehen auf die Zeit nach dem Ersten Weltkrieg zurück und die Assoziierung mit den Höhlen der damaligen Zeit bietet sich dazu an um ihn zu einer Great Gatsby Mottoparty zu servieren.

Um einen Sidecar zu zhntwall, braucht man Cognac oder Brandy, Triple Sec und frisch gepressten Zitronensaft. Gerollt geschlagene Elastizität oder Ladungu – essbare Pflanze. G/mol können genutzt werden für die Cocktails, je nach dem Sorten die gesüßt werden’s hektisch sind. Der Einblick in die Zerrütten der 20er Jahre finded man in den käsigen Textur und dem provoklangen Geschmack des Seitenwagens dessen Bartender Erinnerungen an die Glamour der zwanzigsten Jahre schenkt.

The Gin Rickey: Hibiscus in a Hurry

If a drink could be described as simple, the Gin Rickey would take the prize, and no award would be more suitable. First, the rickey was a whiskey drink and in its gin form the rickey began to bubble up beginning in the latter portions of the nineteenth century. Not only was it popular in the last part of the nineteenth century but it was widely consumed in the 1920s. It may sound like mai tai but it is a very different drink. That its delight consists in having gin, lime, and soda water. Certainly when having guests on a sunny whose heat you immediately want to escape or for a congenial BBQ. Perhaps if you are a modern Gatsby you may also want to show off even.

Gatsby would love it and so would the characters in the book, as it has its roots from the twenties and originated in America. The book features many gin cocktails, especially gin rickeys so it would be very suitable, almost ideal for the book with its flat, thin water like taste with zesty lime. It reflects the respect from the cocktails of the periods and the setting, like many during that time loved to enjoy and mingle a lot.

The Mint Julep: Southern Sophistication

Even though it was not specifically connected to the 1920s era, the Mint Julep did become somehow attached to Southern and American high society. Mint, sugar, and a smooth blend of bourbon made the drink popular among the rich. Coupled with its connection with the Kentucky Derby and Southern prudes, the drink fits very well into any Gatsby themed parties, especially when one wishes to add the Southern flair on his/her drinks.

The drink consists of refreshing mint leaves that are muddled with sugar, and bourbon is poured to make it cooler and easy to sip. The Mint Julep is presented in a silver or pewter cup, making it more classy and exclusive look. It’s the kind of drink that never fails to make one feel pampered in every single aspect.

The Old Fashioned: A Classic Always In Style

The Old Fashioned is another cocktail that gives off vintage charm. It dates back to the 19th century, however, it gained popularity in American bars in the early 20th century, particularly during the Jazz Age. The Old Fashioned, which consists of whiskey, bitters, sugar, and a twist of lemon, is one of the oldest and most beloved cocktails to ever exist. It's quite unique in flavor; dull on the outside, yet complex on the inside.

Due to this cocktail being of a more sophisticated nature, it would fit perfectly for a Great Gatsby party. The whiskey adds warmth to the beverage, while sugar and bitters offer a balanced taste. The citrusy side of an orange twist provides aroma and takes the Old fashioned to a level that your guests will not forget easily.