Chicago Cocktail

The Chicago Cocktail is a drink mentioned in several cocktail books around the early 1900's. Obviously named after the city of Chicago, there's no evidence of its actual origin in any information I could find but the 1931 Dining in Chicago guide by John Drury states it was being served at the American Bar in Nice and the Embassy Club in London. My recipe is adapted from the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book. The CHICAGO COCKTAIL INGREDIENTS 2 Oz. Brandy 1/4 Tsp. Cointreau Dash Angostura Bitters…

Not to be confused with the single-word form of the “Southside”, the Chicago South Side is a similar variation that brings Angostura into the mix. Unlike the Southside, however, this cocktail calls for lime juice over lemon juice and London Dry Gin over American Gin.

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Pick your poison at the top cocktail bars in Chicago, where the drinks range from experimental to tropical to classic.

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A cocktail named after the city infamous for bootlegging operations.Add brandy, bitters and liqueur to a shaker with ice, shake and pour into an old fashioned glass. Top with champagne, if desired.

Looking for some of the best places to drink in town? Check out these hot spots that are serving up some of Chicago’s top cocktails.

Chicago is all in on the cocktail craze, with some of the best mixologist and cocktail lounges in the country. But it wasn’t until Prohibition…

Chicago is home to plenty of bars and these bars have perfect one-of-a-kind cocktails that are sure to delight. Next time you find yourself in The Windy City, stop by one of these spots for a cocktail that’s as adventurous as you!

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