Step back in time at a festive 1920s cocktail party, Dec. 13.
Cocktail historian Philip Greene will lead you on a journey back to the 'Roaring Twenties' with cocktails from his last book at a cocktail party and dinner at the Fourth Estate restaurant on Thursday, Dec. 13.
Diners will sample retro cocktails, including The Bees Knees and The Boulevardier, from Greene's latest book, "A Drinkable Feast."
The evening begins with hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 p.m. Dinner follows at 7 pm.
Tickets are $75 single; $140/couple with a copy of the book included in the purchase price (one per couple). NPC members will receive a 15% discount in ticketing. His two previous book dinners have sold out - to be sure to reserve early! BUY TICKETS
Greene is a trademark and Internet counsel to the U.S. Marine Corps at the Pentagon. He has written two previous cocktail books, “To Have and Have Another: A Hemingway Cocktail Companion,” and “The Manhattan: The Story of the First Modern Cocktail.” Greene is also a founding member of the Museum of the American Cocktail in New Orleans and has discussed his books and favorite cocktails at venues around the world.
Featured cocktails will include:
- Grog Americain/Hot Rum Punch | Cognac, dark rum, curacao, sugar, lemon juice
- The Jack Rose | apple brandy, gin, orange juice, grenadine, lemon or lime juice, sweet and dry vermouth
- The Bees Knees | gin, lemon juice, honey
- Boulevardier | Bourbon, sweet vermouth, Campari
