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Artfully Crafting Classic Cocktails

Locally owned and operated, Volstead Bar takes patrons back to the fascinating days of the speakeasy by artfully crafting classic cocktails. Housed in what was the old Dorn Winery and later the Green Door brothel, the Green Door Building is shrouded in Sandusky lore and has seen an array of tenants throughout the years.

Combining these intriguing historical remnants with the speakeasy practices of the aforementioned years, Volstead Bar harkens back to the days of Old Sandusky amidst the New Sandusky renaissance.

Cocktails

Volstead Classic Cocktails

Here are a few choice selections of some of our signature drinks
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Volstead Bar Sandusky Ohio Whiskey Sour

Whiskey Sour

Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, Organic Egg White, Lemon Juice, Simple syrup
The oldest historical mention of a whiskey sour prepared in the world comes from the Wisconsin-based Waukesha Plain Dealer in 1870 and is sometimes referred to as a Boston Sour.

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Volstead Bar & Speakeasy French 75

French 75

Absinthe rinse, London Dry Gin, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Champagne
The drink was created in 1915 at the New York Bar in Paris-later Harry’s New York Bar-by barman Harry MacElhone. The combination was said to have such a kick that it felt like being shelled with the powerful French 75mm field gun, also called a “75 Cocktail”, or “Soixante Quinze” in French.

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Volstead Bar & Speakeasy - Sandusky Ohio

Brown Derby

Dickel, Grapefruit Juice, Honey Syrup
During the mid-20th century, Brown Derby restaurants opened all over LA.  This was a golden era of the silver screen and of course imbibing. The Brown Derby cocktail was a centerpiece of the restaurants and popular with both the working man and the Hollywood elite… Perhaps it’s the golden hue of this cocktail that enticed so many as they dreamt of Beverly Hills mansions.  

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