10 Questions
Prohibition was declared in the US on January 16th 1920. It was the ______ amendment to the US constitution
18th
Cocktails became initially popular to mask over the harsh ______ of the moonshine bootleg spirits
flavours
The first creation of the cocktail can be dated back to ______ when the Egyptians began flavouring alcohol
3150 BC
Al Capone rose to fame as well as the ______ cocktail
prohibition
This is era that is often glamorized in history by film and media, but it is also an era that made Chicago a centre for ______, gambling and booze
prostitution
By 1942, the Europeans had been developing drinking culture for ______ centuries.
centuries
Prohibition led to a rise in ______ and gangsters.
speakeasies
This is era that is often glamorized in history by film and media, but it is also an era that made Chicago a centre for ______, gambling and booze.
prostitution
Al Capone rose to fame as well as the ______ cocktail.
prohibition
Cocktails became initially popular to mask over the harsh flavors of the ______ bootleg spirits.
moonshine
Study Notes
Prohibition in the US
- Prohibition was declared in the US on January 16th, 1920, as the 18th amendment to the US constitution.
History of Cocktails
- The concept of flavouring alcohol dates back to ancient Egypt.
- Egyptians began flavouring alcohol in 2000 BCE, marking the first creation of cocktails.
The Rise of Al Capone
- Al Capone rose to fame during the Prohibition era, alongside the popularization of the Sidecar cocktail.
Impact of Prohibition
- Prohibition led to a rise in organized crime and gangsters in the US.
- Chicago became a centre for crime, gambling, and bootlegged liquor during this era.
Europeans' Drinking Culture
- Europeans had been developing their drinking culture for over 9 centuries by 1942.
Bootlegged Spirits
- Cocktails became popular as a way to mask the harsh flavors of bootlegged moonshine spirits during the Prohibition era.
"Discover the History of Cocktails: From Ancient Egypt to Prohibition" - Test your knowledge on the fascinating journey of cocktails, from the ancient Egyptian juleb to the emergence of bartenders during American Prohibition. Explore the origins, flavors, and cultural significance of these mixed drinks in this informative quiz.
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