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.
Here are a few choice selections of some of our signature drinks
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Beefeater Gin, Sweet Vermouth, Campari
Mistakingly created by Florence, Italy native Count Camillo Negroni in 1919, the cocktail came about when he asked his bartender to strengthen his familiar drink, the Americano. Orson Welles once famously said, “The bitters are good for your liver. The gin is bad for you. They balance each other.”
Pussers Rum, Angostura Bitters, lime juice, orange juice, pineapple juice, Maple Syrup.
Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Ginger Beer, Lime
Bermuda’s most beloved drink right next to the Rum Swizzle get it’s origins from sailors in the British Royal Navy. In an effort to ween sailors off of heavy rum, ginger beer was introduced. Needless to say, it didn’t work.
Uncle Val’s Botanical, Fever-Tree Aromatic Tonic
Passion Fruit Tea, Agave, Mint