Baltic Murder Mystery
Starting when, could Americans order mixed drinks in a bar?
MOREAmericans were happily ordering cocktails at bars since 1860, but then in the 1920, Prohibition was enacted and then, after long thirteen years, In 1933 the 21st Amendment was passed repealing Prohibition.
This amendment gave states the power to control alcohol sales within their own borders. So, while some states continued to prohibit alcohol sales others quickly lifted their bans.
As a result, Americans were able to order mixed drinks in a bar starting in 1933. A happy goodbye to hush hush speakeasies and bootlegging of hooch, it was.
Baltic Murder Mystery
Moderate ABV ( between 15% and 20% ), Balanced and approachable.
*Note that dilution and other factors like type and temperature of ice are not considered in this upfront calculation.
blackberry cobbler or chocolate-covered strawberries
Fruity, sweet, bubbly
- Creme De Cassis 3 cl
- Absolut Vodka 3 cl
- 7-Up Soda fill -
Any Glass of your Choice
baltic murder mystery is a popular Vodka cocktail containing a combinations of Creme De Cassis,Absolut Vodka, 7-Up Soda .Served using Any Glass of your ChoiceBaltic Murder Mystery Ingredients
Creme De Cassis,Absolut Vodka, 7-Up Soda,
Baltic Murder Mystery Recipe
Pour Vodka and creme de cassis in cocktail glass and fill with 7-up. If it is too sweet, try soda water. A slice of lemon compliments the drink quite nicely.
Murder Mystery was a theme party and later a televised series where guests were invited to solve a whodunnit murder mystery staged by actors and joined in by hotel or event guests. It was first launched in 1981, by Joy Swift MBE, in UK.
Baltic Crimes is a popular TV Series aired since 2014, but we donu2019t have the idea if there is any connection between these behind this cocktailu2019s name.
Some reference also mention that this drink was created by the team at Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog in New York City. It is a play on the classic Corpse Reviver.
Creme De Cassis
Crème de cassis is a blackcurrant liqueur. It is sweet and dark liqueur is a specialty of Burgundy but it is also made in Anjou, England, Luxembourg, Alberta, Quebec and Tasmania.
THe quality of creme de cassis depends on the variety and quality of the berries and a liqueur labeled Creme de Cassis de Dijon guarantees that the liqueur is made from berries grown in the commune of Dijon in Burgundy.
A new protected geographical indication Creme de Cassis de Bourgogne was approved and it guarantees a liqueur made with berries from the Burgundy region of France.
As for any other European exotic liqueur, if it is not easily available near you, you can substitute Creme de Cassis with a home made Creme de Cassis or infuse Cassis Syrup in High Proof Alcohol for the effect as the last resort.Absolut Vodka
Vodka is an European clear distilled alcoholic drink that has been one of the most popular drinks across the world .
You'll find it to be the most popular spirit in drink making because of it's neutral taste and absence of flavour and colour.
Vodka often replaces Gin in many traditional cocktails
Vodka is known to be good for the heart, and if consumed in moderation, can prove to be good for cardiovascular health
Note that these days there are flavoured Vodka available in the market too, and some cocktails do make use of them.7 Up Soda
Soda refers to carbonated water, sweetened, flavoured or plain, but there is a difference between Soda and plain Carbonated Water or Sparkling Water, which is known as Seltzer Water, while Seltzer Water is plain water carbonated to add fizz, Soda water contains potassium bicarbonate and potassium sulphate in the water, and according to research Seltzer Water is safer for teeth health and sparkling water provides true hydration and is better at it than regular soda or diet soda.
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