During Prohibition in the U.S. (1920-1933), efforts to outlaw alcohol spurred a thriving black market where moonshine and bathtub gin became common. Despite the glamorized portrayal of the era, these homemade concoctions were often hazardous, with moonshine sometimes tainted with dangerous ingredients. The social aspect of drinking remained, leading to the rise of speakeasies, where bartenders had to innovate with limited supplies, using garnishes and mixers to mask the unpleasant flavors of subpar alcohol and create cocktails that were, despite their origins, more enjoyable.
During Prohibition, Americans didn't stop drinking; they just turned to a black market, creating unhealthy homemade spirits like moonshine and bathtub gin.
Speakeasy bartenders had to get creative with limited supplies, using garnishes and mixers to make terrible spirits more palatable, leading to innovative cocktails.
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