# Circa '33

> Circa '33 is an independent editorial publication about classic cocktails and speakeasy-era drinking culture, named for 1933 — the year Prohibition ended. We publish precise, tested-in-the-glass recipes with exact measurements, practical home bar guidance, and cocktail history that sticks to what the record actually supports.

Circa '33 publishes original, long-form guides about cocktails and speakeasy culture. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus.

## Classic Cocktails

- [Bee's Knees Cocktail: Gin, Lemon, and Honey](https://circa33.com/bees-knees-cocktail-recipe/): To make a Bee's Knees, shake 2 oz (60 ml) London dry gin, 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice, and 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) 1:1 honey syrup with ice for 10 to 12…
- [10 Classic Cocktails Everyone Should Know How to Make](https://circa33.com/classic-cocktails-everyone-should-know/): The classic cocktails everyone should know are the Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Martini, Daiquiri, Whiskey Sour, Margarita, Negroni, Mojito, Tom Collins, and…
- [Cocktail Bitters Guide: Aromatic, Orange, and Beyond](https://circa33.com/cocktail-bitters-guide/): Cocktail bitters are concentrated flavourings most often measured in dashes.
- [How to Make an Old Fashioned: Classic Recipe, Step by Step](https://circa33.com/how-to-make-an-old-fashioned/): To make an Old Fashioned, muddle one sugar cube with 2-3 dashes of Angostura bitters and a teaspoon (5 ml) of water in a rocks glass until dissolved, or…
- [Martini Style Variations: A Decision Guide](https://circa33.com/martini-style-variations-guide/): Martini variations change the base spirit, spirit-to-vermouth ratio, bitters or brine, garnish, and sometimes the mixing method.
- [Negroni Recipe: Equal Parts, Better Balance](https://circa33.com/negroni-cocktail-recipe/): The IBA Negroni recipe uses equal parts gin, Campari and sweet red vermouth: 1 oz (30 ml) of each, for 3 oz (90 ml) before dilution.
- [Sidecar Cocktail Recipe: Cognac, Orange, and Lemon](https://circa33.com/sidecar-cocktail-recipe/): To make one Sidecar, shake 2 oz (60 ml) cognac, 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) orange liqueur, and 0.75 oz (22.5 ml) fresh lemon juice with ice for 10 to 12 seconds.

## Home Bar

- [Cocktail Dilution Guide: Ice, Water, and Temperature](https://circa33.com/cocktail-dilution-guide/): Cocktail dilution is the water added as ice melts during shaking, stirring or service.
- [Home Bar Essentials: 12 Bottles and Tools to Start Right](https://circa33.com/home-bar-essentials/): A starter home bar is twelve items, split evenly between the liquor store and the kitchen drawer.
- [How to Make Simple Syrup for Cocktails](https://circa33.com/how-to-make-simple-syrup-for-cocktails/): Make cocktail simple syrup by weighing equal parts white sugar and water: 200 g of each for a 1:1 syrup.
- [How to Shake Cocktails Without Leaks or Guesswork](https://circa33.com/how-to-shake-cocktails/): Measure the recipe into a sound shaker, add its specified ice, hold both ends and shake with controlled movements until chilled and combined.

## Speakeasy Era

- [Prohibition Cocktails: What the Historical Record Shows](https://circa33.com/prohibition-cocktails-history/): Prohibition cocktail history combines earlier drink traditions, illegal American supply and contemporary publishing abroad and at home.
- [What Is a Speakeasy? Prohibition History to Modern Bars](https://circa33.com/what-is-a-speakeasy/): A speakeasy is a bar that sells alcohol illegally — the term is most closely associated with the hidden drinking spots that flourished in the United…

## Full text for LLMs

- [llms-full.txt](https://circa33.com/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file
- Each article is also available as markdown at https://circa33.com/<slug>.md

## Site

- [About](https://circa33.com/about/): editorial approach and standards
- [All articles](https://circa33.com/all/)
- [Contact](https://circa33.com/contact/)