How Racism has Ruined Mixology | Mike's Hard Reviews
Channel: Mike's Hard Reviews
Date: 2024-03-02

Not all of the history that we discuss on this show can be fun and light-hearted and jovial. Especially when we talk about Black American history, we need to take time to acknowledge the gross racism that has omitted countless skilled mixologists from being given their due respect, or worse any recorded history whatsoever. Today, we dive into the history of Black American bartender Louis Deal, who's chance at bartending greatness was wiped from existence by the systemic racism of his peers.

Black Lives Matter.

Rage:
- 1 1/2 oz (45ml) Blended White Rum (Such as Probitas)
- 1/2 oz (15ml) Two Pepper Extract
- 1 oz (30ml) Lemon Juice
- 3/4 oz (22.5ml) Grenadine
Method: Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake for 10 - 12 seconds to chill, dilute, and work out some of your anger. Double strain into a chilled rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lemon-cherry flag, and pour one out for all those we've lost.

Two Pepper Extract:
- 250ml Everclear (75% ABV)
- 1/4 cup Black Peppercorn
- 1/8 Tsp Red Chili Flakes
Method: Combine ingredients into a sealable container like a mason jar, afix cap, and give a brief shake to combine. Allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Strain contents through a filter into a sterilized bottle. Keeps forever in the fridge.

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Relevant Links:
Famous Black Bartenders (Ohio Liquors):
https://www.ohlq.com/ohlq-hub/news-and-lifestyle/behind-the-bar/famous-black-bartenders-and-african-american-mixologists#:~:text=Louis%20Deal%20is%20an%20example,boycott%20led%20by%20white%20bartenders.

The History of Black Bartenders (Seventy Five Daily):
https://daily.sevenfifty.com/the-history-of-black-bartenders/

A History of Black Bartenders (The Bitter Southerner):
https://bittersoutherner.com/a-history-of-black-bartenders

Cincinnati City Hall Encyclopedic Article (Wikipedia):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cincinnati_City_Hall

Gibson House Encyclopedic Article (Wikipedia):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibson_House_(Cincinnati)

DonnellWrites on TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@donnellwrites/video/7330755302616403246?_t=8kLWFXGUADi&_r=1

Brown & Balanced’s 28 Black Bartenders You Need to Know (Bar and Restaurant News):
https://www.barandrestaurant.com/people/brown-balanceds-7-black-bartenders-you-need-know

20 Black Mixologists You Need on Your Radar (Food & Wine):
https://www.foodandwine.com/drinks/black-mixologists-bartenders-drinks-instagram

History of Black Bartenders + the Mixologist Club (Boozy Biddies Podcast - Episode 73):
https://boozybiddies.com/episode-73-history-of-black-bartenders/

Video Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:36 - Louis Deal and the Atlas Hotel
03:54 - Racism Ruins Bartending
05:09 - George Bear and the Ultimatum
06:29 - The Fall of the Atlas Hotel
07:10 - Thinly Veiled BS
09:51 - A Lesson on White Supremacy
13:45 - What We Lost
14:47 - Introducing the Rage
19:08 - An Open Letter to Racists
21:04 - How to Make a Rage
22:24 - Tasting Notes and Closing Thoughts

#cocktail #blackhistorymonth #blacklivesmatter #blackhistorymatters