NYC Prohibition Style Cocktail Making Class & Vintage Car Tour
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Experience the alluring charm of the roaring 20s as you embark on the NYC Prohibition Style Cocktail Making Class & Vintage Car Tour, a thrilling exploration of New York's notorious Prohibition Era. Stirred within the vibrant streets of New York City, this mesmeric adventure submerges you in a world where bootleggers were kings and clandestine speakeasys flourished. It's more than just a tour, it's a time machine, whisking you back to the age of the flapper, the Charleston and notorious mobsters like Al Capone.
Your journey begins in a genuine vintage car, chauffeured by a knowledgeable guide who will reveal the city's Prohibition Era secrets. Next, you'll participate in a cocktail-making masterclass, hosted within a legitimate speakeasy or Prohibition-themed bar. Here, you'll learn the art of mixing classic cocktails using authentic 1920s recipes, ingraining you with the era's nightlife spirit. You'll also unravel the tales behind these iconic drinks, learning about the precise botanicals used and why they were so popular. The entire experience will last around three hours, whirling you through sights of landmark Prohibition locations such as the former police Headquarters Building and historic watering holes once frequented by the era's colorful characters.
Just like the city's hidden speakeasys, the tour is full of surprises and rich history. It offers you a unique opportunity to delve into the pulsating life of Prohibition Era New York, a time marked by ingenuity, resilience, and audacious spirit. You'll uncover stories of the courageous bootleggers who smuggled gallons of homemade spirits, ingenious bartenders who created inspiring cocktails, and the lawmen who endlessly hunted them.
Immerse yourself in an era that altered the course of American history, and forged New York's iconic nightlife scene, in the NYC Prohibition Style Cocktail Making Class & Vintage Car Tour. This activity is sure to leave you with a renewed appreciation for mixology and a deeper understanding of the city's vibrant history. Become privy to the city's forbidden past, enjoy the rousing anecdotes, and master the art of mixing classic cocktails in this delightful and invigorating trip back in time.
