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How to Drink Like You’re at Gatsby’s

Even before the image of Leo as Gatsby toasting his champagne glass meme’d its way into our lives, the image of Gatsby was inseparable from prohibited, sparkling, free flowing liquor.

A steady river of liquor streams through Gatsby’s world, adding to the atmosphere of glamour with a sharp edge of danger.

Left: Gatsby vintage champagne cover - Right: Redford as Gatsby 1974 Source: Pinterest
Left: Gatsby vintage champagne cover – Right: Redford as Gatsby 1974 Source: Pinterest

While the book is rife with drinking (champagne is mentioned 6 times at least), many sources report that the Gin Rickey is the only cocktail mentioned by name in Fitzgerald’s 1925 Prohibition classic.

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F. Scott & wife Zelda party in Midnight in Paris

But there are actually 2 cocktails mentioned, though the Gin Rickey, also known to be author F. Scott Fitzgerald himself’s favorite cocktail, is the only one to actually make an appearance, while the Mint Julep is mentioned in passing.

You don’t need to go searching through your copy, though, we’ve got the recipes & the quotes from the book for you!

Click here for the Gin Rickey!
Click here for the Gin Rickey!
Click here for the Mint Julep!
Click here for the Mint Julep!

Enjoy these two vintage cocktails along with a healthy helping of champagne in coupe glasses & expect your next party to be lit!

Source: Rebloggy
Source: Rebloggy