The Amendment 21 cocktail is a modern creation named after the 21st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which repealed Prohibition (the 18th Amendment) on December 5, 1933—often celebrated as Repeal Day.
Double Cross Vodka created the Amendment 21 cocktail to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the repeal of Prohibition. This luxury Slovakian vodka — famously filtered through diamonds — launched the drink around 2008 to honor the 21st Amendment.
The drink has a spirit-forward, slightly robust yet refreshing profile with a retro feel, blending vodka as the base with fortified wine, a touch of Scotch for depth, and honey for subtle sweetness.
Ingredients (for one cocktail)
- 3 oz Double Cross vodka (or a high-quality neutral vodka as a substitute)
- 1 oz dry Madeira (a fortified wine; you can use a dry sherry or similar if needed)
- 1 bar spoon Scotch whisky (just a small dash for complexity and smokiness)
- 1 bar spoon honey
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a mixing glass or shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake well (or stir if you prefer a silkier texture).
- Strain into a rocks glass (over fresh ice or served up, depending on preference).
- Garnish with a lime twist (express the oils over the drink for aroma).
The Scotch brings a whisper of peat or smoke, and the honey rounds it out without making it overly sweet. It’s a straightforward, elegant sipper that nods to post-Prohibition cocktails while using modern premium spirits.
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