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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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.
Aviation – Beefeater – Bombay Sapphire -The Botanist – Gordon’s – Hendrick’s – New Amsterdam – Plymouth – Tanqueray – Tanqueray 10 – Uncle Val’s Botanical – Watershed Four Peel
( Premium Indian Tonic – Natural Quinine ) ( Light Indian Tonic – 46% fewer calories ) ( Mediterranean Tonic – Rosemary & Lemon Thyme ) ( Elderflower Tonic – British Elderflowers ) ( Aromatic Tonic – Angostura Bark ) ( Lemon Tonic – Sicilian Lemons ) ( Citrus Tonic – Mexican Limes, Tangerine + Bitter Orange )
* Limit 2, Extra charge for any additional ingredients *
( Produce: Cucumber, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lime, Orange ) ( Herbs: Mint, Rosemary ) ( Spices: Allspice, Black Peppercorns, Cinnamon, Cloves ) ( Bitters: Angostura, Peychauds, Regan’s ) ( Syrups: Agave, Chamomile, Honey, Mint Green Tea, Passion Tea ) ( Specialty: Absinthe, Orange Blossom Water )
Brazilian Style
Cachaça, Lime, Granulated Sugar
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Puerto Rican Style
Don Q Rum, Lime, Granulated Sugar
A national cocktail of Brazil, the original base mixture was used in Sao Paulo apothecaries to aid victims of the Spanish Flu. Eventually, the garlic and honey were removed, replaced with sugar, ice and more rum—the modern day Caipirinha.
Tanqueray No 10 Gin, Fever-Tree Premium Indian Tonic
Grapefruit, Allspice, Simple Syrup