Speakeasy Night
Shhh... The Password is Style
Speakeasy Night transports guests to the glamorous underground bars of 1920s Prohibition America. Behind unmarked doors and down dimly lit staircases, the Jazz Age comes alive with classic cocktails, jazz music, and an air of sophisticated rebellion. THEME AT A GLANCE: 21 Drinks (13 Prohibition-era classics, 2 shots, 5 elegant mocktails, 1 historic punch). 16 Foods featuring period-appropriate small plates. Timing is evening (8:00 PM – midnight). Vibe is mysterious, glamorous, intimate, vintage. Colors are black, gold, deep jewel tones, and Art Deco metallics.
A Prohibition-era gin sour sweetened with honey for a silky texture
A sophisticated brandy sour with orange liqueur and fresh lemon.
A sparkling champagne cocktail with gin and fresh lemon.
A perfectly balanced equal-parts cocktail with gin and chartreuse and maraschino.
The legendary Savoy hangover cure with gin, Lillet, Cointreau, lemon, and a whisper of absinthe.
A whiskey cocktail created to mock Prohibition laws
A refreshing gin sour with muddled mint that predates the Mojito
A fruity rum cocktail created for the silent film star in Havana.
A stirred cocktail of gin and sweet vermouth with a distinctive Fernet-Branca accent.
A simple and bone-dry highball of gin and lime and soda with no added sugar.
A bourbon twist on the Negroni with rich and bitter Italian notes
A Boston-born whiskey sour with orange and grenadine.
An elegant gin sour with orange liqueur that epitomizes 1920s glamour
A sweet and bubbly mocktail with grenadine and lemon-lime soda
A sophisticated British colonial mocktail dating to the 1840s—ginger beer, ginger ale, Angostura bitters, and lime create a refreshing drink without the alcohol.
A savory tomato juice mocktail with bold spices and no alcohol
Pure, unadulterated whiskey served at room temperature—the bootlegger's choice during Prohibition when quality spirits were meant to be savored.
The original beer-and-a-shot combo that's fueled dive bars for generations. Drop the whiskey in or sip alongside—either way, it's honest drinking at its finest.
A frothy and refreshing New York soda fountain classic with no egg or cream.
A tangy, effervescent soda fountain classic from the Prohibition era
Americas oldest and most celebrated punch—rum, cognac, and peach brandy in perfect harmony
Creamy, tangy filling piped into perfectly cooked egg whites - the quintessential cocktail party bite
Mixed olives warmed with citrus zest, garlic, and herbs - simple elegance in a bowl
Spanish almonds roasted with rosemary, olive oil, and flaky salt
Tender mushroom caps filled with herbed breadcrumb and parmesan stuffing
Perfectly poached jumbo shrimp served with zesty homemade cocktail sauce. A timeless elegant appetizer.
Crispy, cheesy, and slightly spicy - these twisted pastry sticks are dangerously addictive
The caviar of the South - a sharp, creamy cheese spread studded with sweet pimento peppers.
Warm, chewy pretzels with a crispy salt crust served with spicy whole-grain mustard
Crustless, dainty sandwiches with cucumber-cream cheese or egg salad fillings
A cocktail party staple that grew popular during Prohibition—sharp cheddar and cream cheese rolled in chopped pecans, served with crackers for spreading.
Briny oysters topped with a rich spinach and herb butter, broiled until bubbling
Created at The Plaza Hotel in 1920s New York and named for stock exchange president William Remick—lump crabmeat broiled with crispy bacon and a spicy tarragon mayo sauce.
Sweet Medjool dates stuffed with marcona almonds, wrapped in smoky bacon and roasted until crisp
Buttery lobster salad on crisp toast points with lemon and chive—a classic elegant preparation from the era of Fannie Farmer and the height of 1920s sophistication.
Finely chopped raw beef seasoned with capers, cornichons, and shallots on toasted bread rounds
Classic French cheese puffs made with Gruyère. Light, airy, and irresistibly savory.
When the 18th Amendment banned alcohol sales in 1920, Americans did not stop drinking—they went underground. Speakeasies, named for the practice of speaking quietly about such establishments, numbered over 100,000 in New York City alone by some estimates. These illicit bars ranged from dingy basement operations to lavish clubs with jazz bands and celebrity clientele. The Cotton Club in Harlem, the 21 Club in Manhattan, and countless unmarked doors across America served cocktails designed to mask the harsh taste of bootleg spirits. The Sidecar, Bee's Knees, and French 75 all gained popularity during this era. Prohibition ended in 1933, but the speakeasy mystique endures. The password, the hidden door, the conspiratorial thrill of entry—these elements continue to define one of America's most romanticized eras.
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