641467 Sun Aug 02 16:45:02 -0700 2009 10 36 Spirits 0 4911556 My fiancee and I are getting married. It is a ways away, but we've just booked our venue, an old 1920s ballroom. We're going to have a "signature drink" and want to get one that is appropriate to the location and our (loose) theme--art deco, Gatsby, the roarin' 20s, and such. The obvious one might be the mint julep, but neither of us are big fans. Any other suggestions? We're both fans of gin and tonic and Tom Collins...es, to give you an idea of our palates. Sun Aug 02 16:45:03 -0700 2009 202029 synecdoche 1 4914066 Sazerac, French 75, Sidecar, there are many. I once had a book called The Art of the Cocktail and it was recipes for drinks from that era. Mon Aug 03 13:45:05 -0700 2009 4911556 154901 roro1831 1 4914072 http://www.amazon.com/Art-Cocktail-100-Classic-Recipes/dp/0811801543 Here's the link for the book Mon Aug 03 13:46:01 -0700 2009 4911556 154901 roro1831 1 4915362 It's not much of a step from a Tom Collins to an Aviation. And boy, is that right square in your era! There is a recipe on Chow, but it's wrong. 2 oz gin 1/2 oz lemon juice 2 tsp Maraschino liqueur 1 tsp crème de violette (optional but well worth it) Shake with ice, strain into a cocktail glass, garnish with a maraschino cherry. Or make your own brandied cherries and use one of those. Mon Aug 03 23:24:20 -0700 2009 4911556 10996 JK Grence the Cosmic Jester 2 4920418 Aviations rock. Wed Aug 05 13:27:33 -0700 2009 4915362 10169 StriperGuy 3 4945552 They're just sooo good. Thu Aug 13 22:41:54 -0700 2009 4920418 92744 invinotheresverde 4 4947012 Everyone seems to like Aviations but they make me gag! I've tried various variations but have decided no more for me. I agree with the other posters. Find a vintage or retro-themed book and have a nice read. And may you enjoy many fun experimentation sessions. Fri Aug 14 12:59:35 -0700 2009 4945552 13780 Up With Olives 1 4942174 Ted Haigh (a.k.a. Dr. Cocktail) has expanded and re-released "Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails." Recommended. http://tinyurl.com/qsn628 Wed Aug 12 22:35:03 -0700 2009 4911556 269160 BrooksNYC 1 4943396 Pegu Great story, excellent cocktail. http://www.esquire.com/drinks/pegu-club-drink-recipe Thu Aug 13 10:02:13 -0700 2009 4911556 74451 vinosnob 1 4962091 Monkey Gland. A little unusual but still a crowd pleaser and very 20s. http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/02/cocktails-monkey-gland-recipe.html Thu Aug 20 08:10:21 -0700 2009 4911556 257892 guyonatlantic 1 4985608 Another vote for the Aviation. Creme de Violette is optional, but highly recommended. Very drinkable for everyone. (I donated a bottle of Creme de Violette to my favorite bar/restaurant just so I can have an Aviation when I'm out.) Fri Aug 28 08:42:46 -0700 2009 4911556 56780 Monch