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? 16 l VILLE l FASHION ISSUE