How to make the 20th Century - a delightful gin drink!

[@AndersErickson]

Don't be discouraged if you try this with the dark crème de cacao and it gets disturbed when you pour it! If you pour slowly and gently, it should settle back to the bottom of the glass 🍫🍋🍸 Head over to Curiada for your bottles! bit.ly/backbaressentials

[@soohyun5804]

Cocktail "The 20th century" was made by others receipes. And cocktail "Monster" was made by others receipes, too. Their stories are going on now.

[@TheJesterNate]

The garnish was inspiring. Don't change. How can we get better if you don't show us how far we can take our cocktail game?

[@willardroad]

I am old enough that my parents and some of their friends had actually traveled on the 20th Century, and they talked about the luxurious experience. As a single-digit kid, I recall being at the train station in Chicago and being taken to see the train itself. To me, it seemed HUGE, but I was what.... maybe 2 and a half feet tall?? Thanks for the memories and for what looks like a really fun drink to make. Yay!!!

[@AndersErickson]

Great memory! Can only imagine the impression it had on a small kid. Thanks for sharing!

[@BeedeeEx]

Yet another gem of a video...To my comment: This is a brand new cocktail to me. The education from Mr Anders continues! Can't wait to try this one. It sounds perfect!

[@als.2983]

Dark creme de cacao freezer technique is brilliant. Ander's keeps on sharing his hard earned knowledge from his days behind the stick.

[@tylerrodgers4017]

I really enjoyed the intro with you sitting on the couch, it felt very cozy and intimate! Also yes please keep the histories coming I know I love them!

[@sjenkin88]

Nah Anders... that garnish was an artwork in itself! Subtle enough to not distract, but impressive enough to wow those who notice the time and effort behind the craft.

[@Toba1921]

What I love about this channel is that I get a new cocktail to make every weekend! Love the Friday videos!

[@montlejohnbojangles8937]

One of my all time favourite cocktails. Absolutely goddamn delightful and weird and perfect.

[@OurTimeisNow777]

This was such a fun episode. Thanks Az and Anders!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers Sean!

[@jschoenack]

TO THE BAR! 🥃 Here we are at Friday again!

[@AndersErickson]

Love Fridays. Cheers!

[@jtrammell1]

You nailed the art deco. Great garnish. Maybe you can do a short, showing us exactly how you made it. 😊

[@robertallair7278]

Drinking this one tonight, as I happen to have both white and dark crème de cacao in stock. I do wish you had shown how to make the garnish. It wasn’t too much!!

[@Marc-zs9ho]

The garnish made me wondering. Maybe a video about different styles of garnish ? that would be kinda cool

[@daniellagoldfarb624]

I love the history re-cap. One of my favorite parts of these videos.

[@RightontheMark8313]

I can't get enough my man! Fantastic looking drink my friend!

[@benandrovich112]

Anders, the garnish is AWESOME! Don’t discredit the amazing garnish! Your videos are rad, thank you!

[@polishprince7219]

great video and loved the history lesson! as I've mentioned before is that Tempus Fugit Kina L'Aero D'or is a good substitution for Kina Lillet. The 20th century is even listed on the back of the bottle lol. Can't wait to try this one!

[@AndersErickson]

It's time I grab a bottle of the Kina L'Aéro D'or - Cheers!

[@cynon767]

@@AndersErickson Kina L'Aero D'Or is worth it. A little bit stronger in flavor than the Cocchi, more of a traditional Kina, so be aware; but that just means its bitter bite stands out just a little more. I haven't tried a 20th Century, but it makes a great Corpse Reviver No. 2.

[@michaelquinn5296]

Just made this for my wife and her friend and me, but without the dark cacao at the bottom since I didn’t have it. So good!!! Love some of these gin cocktails. Thanks for the vid Anders! Cheers everyone 😊

[@MichaelAlthauser]

You had me at "delightful gin drink". The garnish is very classy, I love it.

[@BNaturalStudios]

The garnish was gorgeous, and this drink looks magnificent without too much pretension. Well done!

[@townwinespirits2255]

This cocktail blows my mind. I never would have thought to have a gin cocktail that mingles with some chocolate notes! adds the cocktail to the weekend plans!

[@becorkle]

I came accross another cocktail that has gin, creme de violet, cassis, lime juice and Aztec chocolate bitters. It was surprisingly good and had a finishing taste that can only be described as a tootsie roll.

[@townwinespirits2255]

@@becorkle Huh... Tootsie roll... That's not getting me excited! haha. But surprisingly good is!!!

[@becorkle]

1 1⁄2 oz Gin, Tanqueray Malacca 3⁄4 oz Crème de Violette 1⁄2 oz Cassis 1 oz Lime juice 3 ds Aztec Chocolate bitters

[@townwinespirits2255]

@@becorkle thanks!

[@nagridgecreative]

I wanted to make a 20th Century, but my local store didn't have the chocolate liqueur. But I'll keep looking. this looks like a great drink. Instead, I made your Corpse Reviver no. 2 last night for the first time and liked it quite a bit. And that Cocchi Americano is delicious! Never had it before. Tastes great on its own and it also make a delicious gin martini. A wonderful alternative to my usual Dolin dry vermouth.

[@judithmorse6829]

I love your commitment to gin! Have you thought about doing an episode on viewers requests based on bottles they were gifted but are at a loss as to what to do with them. Like, hypothetically speaking, Strega........

[@MrMoney331]

Drink sounds delicious. Cheers to the weekend!

[@AndersErickson]

You too, Chris! Cheers!

[@edwardguy6048]

As always…..great show….tips, sip and recipes!!!

[@missrachelk81]

I LOVE this drink and crème de cacao is definitely one of my favorite liqueurs

[@dejahdanger]

I love watching before work and then trying out new things as “market research”. 😁 And then I sell drinks no one has tried in my little Kansas town.

[@nathanhowe3553]

Yay. That looks tasty and I know I’d love that little extra chocolate at the end.

[@monicamarchenag3227]

Love the garnish 💙 Definitely making this one because gin is my favorite spirit. Thank you for the video, I look forward to it on Friday.

[@gregtyler8155]

The drink was delicious. The dark creme of course just disolved in my amateur hands. But in the end, it tasted great and my friends loved it!!!

[@MrMoney331]

I love that Garnish. It isn't like a huge burger on a glass or something wild.

[@AndersErickson]

Now that'd be an unexpected flavor combo!

[@vinzdahprinz152]

another informative classic cocktail Sir, Thank You for sharing, it helps a lot!!!

[@J.5.M.]

Would you up for doing more cocktails from South America, Asia and Africa? I'd be so interested to learn!

[@harryhalfmoon]

Aaaah, I like the pun..... "Give it a shot." Fun video too man. I really like your happiness. I bought 21 bottles of good, yummy mixing liquor 4 weeks ago and am enjoying these daily cocktails SO much. Almost through most of the IBA book. Such a treat. And your videos really add to that experience. Thank you. And your new place looks nice. I hope it brings you guys much joy.

[@jasonweaver2566]

I just watched your grenadines and thought I’d share a discovery I made. pomegranates (and by extension homemade grenadine) contains anthocyanins which is the same thing that makes cabbage purple. This substance acts as a universal indicator so as the PH changes the color changes. Drinks that are acidic will turn it more bright red then pink while basic drinks a dark purple to blue color. It works best with fresh juiced pomegranate rather than bought store juice.

[@David-mg8zu]

I love this cocktail Anders, congrats to your awesome studio😊. Btw I’m sipping a tall glass of grog right now. Cheers

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks David! Like your style - I could go for some grog right now. Cheers!

[@greatscott7015]

Love your videos! I found a garibaldi recipe I really like from another KZbinr, but would love to see your take on the garibaldi or ways to improve it

[@maxgrenett1975]

Never occurred to me to make it an equal part. Will try that. I normally do the normal spec for this drink. One of my favorites for sure

[@AndrewHuff]

Love a good 20th Century! I've also become a fan of the 19th Century, a riff subbing bourbon for the gin, from the Death & Co. cocktail book.

[@odiec5567]

You know Anders your videos never seem to disappoint. Leandro and Greg better watch out.

[@lancejones1925]

wow, YT stopped recommending your videos after I quit my bar job. Amazing how YT knows. Guess what? went live after 1 training (that was supposed to be 5) I step in tonight and YT recommends this video. They are listening to everything we do. I spoke of chocolate tonight at the bar for long periods of time.

[@ItsMe-fs4df]

I am stealing that frozen cacao bit and using whenever and where ever I can 🤣 Also, that garnish had just the right amount of pomp 😁

[@MrWhangdoodles]

I love the concept of this drink. I'll need to try this once I find a good creme de cacao. Thanks for the great video Anders!

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers Joonha! Hope you enjoy it!

[@cavemandrew5565]

I enjoyed the music as you were mixing.

[@dejahdanger]

Just made this at work. Big win.

[@Mark_Wood]

Love the funky garnish

[@AndersConbere]

It’s interesting that you said you were going for art deco with the garnish because that’s how i describe the flavor of the 20th Century to my friends. Somehow this cocktail exudes the essence of art deco in its very taste. One of my very favorites for the unique combination of flavors.

[@raymondf3670]

I'm just going to say this l love your videos you are my favorite cocktail guy and l looked at others you are so awesome and cool keep up the great work and videos.... your channel is my favorite cocktail channel.

[@AndersErickson]

Thanks Raymond! Cheers!

[@indynebeker4866]

Ok another shout out...this drink is wonderful...3 different groups, all 5 Stars!!!

[@jasonqian4444]

I have a very deep feeling about this cocktail. I just returned to bartending a month ago, I wasn’t good at it before, so I quit at the end of last year. But I still have a feeling that I am meant for bartending, so I took my time to learning more about it. After 4 months of self isolation, I went back to the bar and decided to do better. At one night, there’s a regular of the bar, and I was just starting as the point bartender, she love the last word, so I decide to make her the 20th century. After shaking it vigorously, I nervously pour the drink in the glass and handed it to her with my slightly shaking hands. She smelled it and take a sip, with uncertainty. But there’s the look of enjoyment started to appear on her face, and I immediately understand that it’s not really about myself, it’s all about the drinks and if you’re enjoying making it. The more relaxed of the person that makes the drink, it’s more likely it will tastes good. And now, the girl is one of my biggest fans, she will order a 20th century after she sits down before me.

[@AnMTtr]

Made it, loved it. My new favorite Gin Cockie

[@nealwriter]

I'm doing backflips in my living room, Anders, because I'm so gald you made this video! I've been making this cocktail for years, and it's amazing. Funny thing, I never taste chocolate; the creme de cacao just imparts a nice burn to the drink. And I recommend sipping one while you watch the movie Twentieth Century with John Barrymore and Carole Lombard.

[@AndersErickson]

Cheers Jarrett! Love the movie pairing 🎥🍸

[@schelzel]

I made this with Lillet and ended up adding 1/4 oz each of Gin and Crème de Cacao. Lemon was dominating, and needed more sweetness. Now, I’m making this in December, so maybe this is winter taste thing. Cheers!

[@lavenderhands]

garnish is amazing :) what if you made a video teaching more complex garnishes? what if that happened? 😳

[@AndersErickson]

Anything's possible.

[@user-nh7my6gg5b]

I just made my first 20th century before watching and when you also subbed the Lillet with the Cocchi Americano I felt like a genius because I did the same haha

[@teaterzin2836]

I love this drink. I've had it a few times and it's just perfect for this time of year... I've never seen it done with the dark crème de cacao, though - definitely going to try it. If you could have only one bottle of crème de cacao, which one would it be? I don't live in the states, so it's hard for me to find the bottles recommended in most cocktail books I've looked through.

[@ltdwlbl]

Track ID for the history chapter: Lucas Pittman - Moonlight Strolling Absolute lovely jazzy tune. Can’t wait to try this cocktail too. ❤

[@dearmas9068]

Speaking of that funky garnish, you could totally do a video on creative garnishes

[@billiamxo4580]

I loved the garnish

[@MarkRovelli]

adding this one to my 'last word riffs'.... just a touch of chocolate! quite interesting! thx!

[@Mark723]

Love the history! Thank you for sharing.

[@gonzalozech]

Loved the garnish! Now I need a tutorial 😅

[@lisab8132]

No, the garnish isn't too much. I noticed it right away--it's really cool.

[@jermainechen8050]

This my favorite cocktail. The different is I put my last bar spoon cocoa on top.

[@LedaSBotelho]

That is so fancy. Anders making fancy and yummy beverages. My kind of person I would hang out with!!! 🤣🤣🤣 Have a great weekend!

[@AndersErickson]

😂 Cheers Leda! Hope you can enjoy a fancy cocktail this weekend!!

[@majingazetto4146]

Garnish was nice. More of that please.

[@kristopherkneisler570]

Youre a delightful gin drink, Anders!! thank you seriously, youse are awesome!

[@bludelight]

Talking about a drink that came from extravagance. That garnish is perfect. Thanks for the knowledge of the red carpet treatment. That's cool to know.

[@Cfdoose]

I was making this and got inspired to play around with the creme de cacao. The result, is a liquid version of Terry's Chocolate orange (you know the ones you bang on the table at Xmas time). 1 oz each of light rum, and white creme de cacao, 3/4 oz lemon juice, 1/4 oz dry curacao. Shaken and served up. I'm going to try it foamed as well, maybe with some cocoa nibs sprinkled on top.

[@AndersErickson]

Love it!

[@aaronralbrecht1]

Love the history portion of these videos and love that garnish. Tutorial?

[@gflips1245]

Love your channel!! I like the garnish and curious how you did it. Or is the how to in another video?

[@becorkle]

I really enjoy this channel and have made...and quite enjoyed several of the drinks...so thank you :) my only problem is that living in Utah, it can be challenging to get some of the ingredients. I get what I can when I travel out of state, and other times just have to substitute with what's available

[@123stevevw]

Will be trying this one for sure! Thank you. How did you make the garnish? It looks great

[@louhillen8254]

Am building my cocktail ingredients - I have light crème de cacao but I obviously need the dark one! I have Banane du Bresil liqueur & Cherry Bitters coming tomorrow - exciting! ❤

[@thatdudebro]

interesting drink. never had anything with creme de cacao paired with lemon juice.

[@maxmousseau181]

My first favorite cocktail from years ago! Thank you for covering this one! Also, do I see a Hakushu 18 year on the shelf in the back?

[@angelesantana9413]

Santé à tous! That's "Cheers to everyone" in French😇😃🤠👍🏼💖🇫🇷⚜️🇨🇦🇵🇲🥂

[@KK-lw7oc]

Yes, I actually have the ingredients. Except the dark creme de cacao. Guess I'm going to the store. Please share how to make the garnish because that was beautiful. I like a good garnish, it makes me feel like I'm at a resort.

[@jacksonweber1368]

You’ve begun a dangerous new hobby for me. I don’t know whether to love or hate you… Anyways, great video as ever 👌🏼

[@tjeremyobrien]

Without having knowledge of this cocktail, and having purchased a bottle of creme de cacao for Alexanders (which, it turns out, I don't love), I developed a cocktail very similar to this not long ago! Ratios are a bit different and it uses red vermouth instead of the cocchi americano. More like 3 parts gin, 2 parts each sweet vermouth and creme de cacao, and 1 part lemon

[@chriaaltar2735]

And yea. You should make a video making garnishes 🤣.

[@darthlaurel]

Cool garnish. Keep it.

[@nancydrew81]

I just found you and your channel itself is very delightful :) I would love it if you could make the Lumiere....the drink that got me to love Gin

[@AndersErickson]

Welcome to the channel! Appreciate the comment - I’ll keep the Lumiere in mind! Cheers!

[@mmeiselph7234]

Will try this using the Kina L'Aéro d'Or I have-said to be a decent sub for Kina Lillet. (which I bought for Corpse Reviver #2, and I also tried a Vesper with it (watching a Bond movie, first and last time for that drink, meh).

[@stevenmcelroy1551]

I watch you channel like TV. LOVE ❤️ IT

[@sammy27370]

Love your channel!!! I was watching an old movie the other night and this “nightclub “ was serving a Polynesian pearl diver...rum cocktail. Was wondering have you heard of this/made this? It sounds delicious but could be dangerous... ha ha

[@Floorhocking]

Hi Anders, love the look of this one. Do you have any recommendations for a good white creme de cacao if I can't get my hands on the Marie Brizard stuff? The UK seems to be fresh out of it 😅

[@guywsdv]

Great episode, once again ! Which rum would you try to make riff on this one ?

[@AndersErickson]

I’d probably start with a lighter style rum (Don Q Gold, Flor de Caña, Angostura 1919, etc) or an agricole-style. Of course it could be amazing with other styles too!

[@PyrrhusBrin]

Looks delicious, another drink to use Cocchi Americano in.

[@AndersErickson]

Definitely. Cheers!

[@PyrrhusBrin]

@@AndersErickson if only I could find a good white creme de cacao, in my area I can only find Dekruyper which I find to be too sweet.

[@AndersErickson]

Yeah a good one makes all the difference!

[@dustums]

Please show us how to make the fancy lemon garnish. My garnish game always seems to be a bit weak.

[@UnclePete]

I never liked these, something about chocolate and lemon, but maybe I'll revisit! Cheers Anders!

[@AndersErickson]

Haha a unique combo for sure! Cheers Uncle Pete!

[@znachkiznachki5352]

I feel like this is such a difficult cocktail to balance, but wow, is it worth it when you get it right.

[@sociedaddemixologosplayasd2391]

Saludos desde rosarito méxico🙏

[@gustavorios3714]

Hey anders, great video! Can you tell me the font you use for your name in the intro? I like it and want to use it to make a menu for my “home bar” when I have guests over.

[@carevega2106]

Love your channel Anders....i ALWAYS end up asking what does one do when you are the only drinker in the family, why isn't it possible to purchase SMALLER bottles of these things? Why doesn't anyone cater to the home bartenders who only want/need little 6-10oz bottles of all these "unusual" ingredients??

[@jokur2630]

This one excites me as I very much love the Corpse Reviver #2, probably my second favorite gin cocktail just after the Last Word. I don't currently have any creme do cacao but your comment about the white chocolate being vanilla-y causes me to pose this question: what about leaning into that vanilla idea with something like Licor 43 in place of a cacao? Thoughts? I am thirsty after a hellish Monday so I might just try it anyway ;)

[@claudiocastanheira2386]

Not sure if it was the dark crème de cacao that I used (drillaud) but it never quite hardened up in the freezer, even after a good 15 minutes. So even with a slow pour it mixes into the drink right away. It was delicious but I must try it again perhaps with a different creme de cacao. Cheers

[@sammyftm]

I'm new to homemade cocktails and i was wondering if you double the amount in the shaker to make 2 cocktails, do you use more ice? Or do you recommend only making one cocktail in the shaker at a time? Great videos by the way.

[@davidhughes3260]

What about Tempus Fugit Kina l"Aero d'Or instead of cocchi or lillet? I never see you suggest this ingredient--it's fabulous!