Sip History: Chicago Cocktail Adventure - Part 2

Chicago is all in on the cocktail craze, with some of the best mixologists and cocktail lounges in the country. But it wasn’t until Prohibition ended in 1933 that cocktail lounges began to sprout up across Chicago, replacing the traditional, beer and straight hard liquor-focused saloons. This tour is Part 2 of a 2 part series of cocktail-focused tours. This tour will take you to the Palmer House, Walnut Room, Congress Lounge, Venteux (in the iconic Carbon and Carbide Building), and Cerise (old Dearborn Bank Building and is perfect for those who like the classics from Champagne to Old Fashioneds. I'm Amy Bizzarri, author of Chicago's Iconic Dishes, Desserts, and Drinks - available on amazon.com at https://www.amazon.com/Amy-Bizzarri/e/B00QMSNDOO%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share You can also follow me on instagram @amybizzarri   I'm so excited to share my favorite cocktail bars and lounges in the city. Each one features not only wonderful cocktails but also a dose of Chicago history. Check the hours for each cocktail bar before you head out for your cocktail crawl: The best time to conquer this crawl is in the early evening, but check the hours for each cocktail bar before you head out and note that Macy's Walnut Room closes in the early afternoon (but you can still take a peek inside as the store is open into the early evening). As always, drink responsibly. Also, be sure to check out Sip History: Chicago Cocktail Adventure Part 1 for even more cocktail history in the Windy City! Cheers!