Drink of the week: The Bronx Cocktail

The 1920s was a period of decadence. If you've read the The Great Gatsby (or have at least seen the movie), you know it's a cautionary tale. Yet how badly did you want to party it up with the West Egg residents and be a part of those lavish events and lazy summer days? Though the Roaring Twenties were just that, we can’t forget about the Prohibition that lasted throughout the decade.

During the time when alcohol was illegal, people gathered in speakeasies and drank very strong, home-brewed booze. Gin became very popular because it was simple to make and took little time to age. Cocktails also grew in popularity for their ability to mask the terrible taste of the bootleg liquor.

With our Gatsby Novel Night fast approaching, our drink of the week is The Brox. This cocktail embodies the simplicity of the Art Deco era and the forbidden taste of Prohibition. Curl up with Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises here at Lit and enjoy a glass with us, or make it at home for friends!

Recipe:

· 2 oz gin

· ½ oz dry vermouth

· ½ oz sweet vermouth

· 1 oz fresh orange juice

Pour the ingredients over ice into a cocktail shaker, shake it up and pour into martini glasses. If you're feeling fancy, garnish with an orange peel.

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