Ville Magazine l Insider Access for City Lifestyle Sept/Oct 2016 / Fashion Issue | Page 16
COCKTAIL CULTURE
Cocktail Time
written by Lauren Adam l photos liquor.com
Ever dream of visiting a different decade? The dapper styling of the raging 20’s; the
boho fashions of the 60’s and 70’s; and unforgettable boom of Seattle music in the
plaid-clad 90’s; all embody exciting sights, sounds, and tastes. If you did have a time
machine to take you back, here’s what the fashion forward would be drinking. Enjoy a
little history lesson and find out where you can get these historically trendy cocktails.
MAI TAI
OLD FASHIONED
One of the first recipes was published in 1895.
1900
Barrel Thief: Thief’s Old Fashioned
Try it Seattle style with Batch 206 “Old Log Cabin” Bourbon.
3417 Evanston Ave N #102, Seattle, WA 98103 l www.bthief.com
1960
SINGAPORE SLING
1920
According to hearsay, the Singapore Sling was invented at
Singapore’s Raffles Hotel – a staple residence for Americans
visiting the East.
Bath Tub Gin & Co.: Singapore Sling
Get the classic sling inside this dimly lit speakeasy.
2205 2nd Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 l www.bathtubginseattle.com
1930
Sisters and Brothers: Spicy Carnivore Bloody Mary
Comes with an over-sized crispy, juicy chicken wing on top.
1128 S Albro Pl, Seattle, WA 98108 l www.sistersandbrothersbar.com
1970
1940
Toulouse Petit: Hemingway
Much like Hemingway’s New Orleans days, you can get your rum
fix at Toulouse.
601 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 l www.toulousepetit.com
Linda’s Tavern: Screwdriver
1980
This frozen concoction gained worldwide fame when Rupert
Holmes released his 1979 song, “Escape (The Piña Colada Song).
Rumba: Baller Pina Colada
Do it justice with El Dorado 21, Appleton 21, Neisson Reserve
Speciale and the works at Rumba.
1112 Pike St, Seattle, WA 98101 l www.rumbaonpike.com
LONG ISLAND
1990
The movers and shakers of the 90’s had no-frills partying on
the brain and as a result, the Long Island found its way into the
spotlight.
Foreign National: Long Thailand Ice Tea
Try to look a little classier and get it the Foreign National way.
300 E Pike St, Seattle, WA 98122 l www.foreignnationalbar.com
COSMOPOLITAN
After World War II, people took to the suburbs and started
drinking.
Henry’s Tavern: Hot & Dirty Martini
No one is sure where the Harvey Wallbanger originated, if it was
ever really popular, or whether any menu in the Seattle area still
features this orange drink.
PINA COLADA
MARTINI
1950
Today, you can join the island family in Belltown for a drink that
will take the edge off.
2207 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121 www.ohanabelltown.com
Just get a stiff screwdriver at Linda’s instead.
707 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122 l www.lindastavern.com
DAIQUIRI
Because of the war, most liquor was hard to come by in the
1940’s – but rum was plentiful.
Ohana: Ohana Mai Tai
HARVEY WALLBANGER
BLOODY MARY
The Tomato Juice Cocktail came on the scene during prohibition
and featured tomato juice with Lea & Perrins.
There’s controversy over who created the Mai Tai but we know it
was hot during the days that Jack Lord ruled Hawaii 5-0.
You don’t need to be a Boomer to enjoy one in SODO with spicy
pepperoni and jalapeño stuffed olives.
1518 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134 l www.henrystavern.com
2000
Today
Thanks to Sex and the City, the cosmo made a sultry debut in
the 2000’s.
Meet the Moon: Cosmopolitan
Keep the suggestive witty banter strong with the cosmo at Meet
the Moon. Starvation Alley Farms cranberry juice helps keep
things tasteful.
120 Lakeside Ave, Seattle, WA 98122, www.meetthemooncafe.com
It’s back to the future. We have come full circle and the Old Fashioned
is one of the most popular drinks on the menu. What’s next?
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