The mid-1800s to the start of Prohibition in 1920 is considered a golden age of mixology in the United States.

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5 Timeless Drinks From the Cocktail Golden Age

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T he mid-1800s to the start of Prohibition in 1920 is considered a golden age of mixology in the United States. As the Industrial Revolution spurred the mass-production of alcoholic spirits, copious amounts of affordable liquor became available, and some ingenious bartenders began to experiment with new cocktail recipes. Here's a look at five timeless drinks that came out of this golden age of cocktails.

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