Does Phoenix Have an Official Cocktail?

[caption id="attachment_380" align="alignleft" width="101" caption="Manhattan Cocktail"][/caption]With the trend of vintage cocktails in full swing I wondered about the story behind the Mahattan cocktail.

Basic recipe:
3/4 oz sweet vermouth
2 1/2 oz bourbon whiskey
1 dash Angostura® bitters
1 maraschino cherry

There was a story about the drink being created at the Manhattan Club for Winston Churchill’s Mother, but this is not true. In reality it was a drink made to celebrate the isle of Manhattan. There was also a Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island.

Begging a few questions:

Who makes the best Manhattan in the Valley? My experience is Mabel’s on Main in Scottsdale makes a great one, Hanny’s makes a good one, and Durant’s as expected and delish. What about you?

For you Mixologist? Arizona Centennial is quickly approaching and I think it time for some Arizona themed cocktails. What would a Scottsdale, Phoenix, Tucson, or Bisbee taste like?
Bisbee could have a silver Tequila for the Shady Dell RV Motel
Phoenix - Napolitos
Scottsdale - a hand cut ice cube like Roca Akor
Tucson - a cocktail with recently revived A-1 beer.

Last show of the Season

The 2nd Season of Marshall Shore: Retro Spectacular comes to and end on Thursday, April 14, at Phoenix Metro Retro located at 708 W. Hazelwood St. at 7p.


With Centennial coming I have hung Hist-O-taner for hire shingle out and have be talking with some folks about other events. If you would like me to come speak at you next event, contact me.

Hist-o-tainer for hire

I want to bring Arizona History to you!
Centennial is rapidly approaching, with past Marshall Shore: Retro Spectacular venues including the Heard Museum, Design Within Reach in Scottsdale, and regular shows at Phoenix Metro Retro. Also, named a Best of Phoenix by the Phoenix New Times.

Want to learn Arizona history, have fun and being entertained? I am officially hanging my shingle out as a Hist-o-tainer for hire. That's right! I want to chat with you about opportunities to bring Arizona history alive to your club, office, school ... whatever group.

Marshall Shore: Retro Spectacular will take armchair tourists on a rollicking illustrated ride through the Valley during its midcentury heyday. This live presentation celebrates unique people and architecture in a theatrical blend of images and storytelling.[caption id="attachment_368" align="alignleft" width="269" caption="Marshall Shore wearing a Ladmo shirt"][/caption]


Give me a call and get let's make a date.
Marshall Shore
(602) 373-5421