Prohibition Era Cocktail Cruise @ Pier 62

By ellie - Posted on 28 May 2013

Friday, June 14, 2013 - 10:00pm

Channel your inner bootlegger and live the life of the Great Gatsby at this new event inspired by 1920s Prohibition Era cocktails. Learn how to mix some of the most infamous legends and a few classics with a twist! Soak in a bit of history on each cocktail, with tales of Prohibition era life in NYC starting each cruise!

See "Gatsby" the film starring Leonardo DiCaprio (opening May 10 2013) then join us on one of these cruises to have your own 'Gatsby' inspried evening.

As we cruise down the Hudson, music of the Golden Age will accompany our journey into cocktail culture. Watch each drink being mixed and hear details of each local distiller as we sip our way into the 1920s aboard the vintage style Yacht Manhattan. Recipes for each cocktail and a tasting booklet will be given to each participant.

Enjoy a champagne cocktail at boarding followed by 4 wildly different cocktails including some of the following:

  • Gin based sparkling cocktail
  • American rye whiskey cocktail from Boston history
  • Bourbon whiskey based Classic with a twist
  • Local spirit with artisan syrup and fresh herbs
  • Scotch whiskey swizzle for summer
  • Join us for this fun, informative cruise into 1920s NY led by wine and award winning spirits specialist Wendy Crispell.

    1920s dress encouraged!

    Discount code- $10 off using code GATSBY

    This event is not free
    Cost: 
    $74
    RSVP phone or email: 
    http://www.zerve.com/SailNYC/Gatsby

    Chelsea Piers, Pier 61

    Location

    21st Street and West Side Highway At the Hudson River
    New York, NY
    See map: Google Maps