Book: Prohibition was supposed to keep people from drinking but that is not the way it worked. People drank and during this time the cocktail culture was born. Contraband Cocktails: How America Drank When It Wasn’t Supposed To. takes you on a journey that gives you a detailed look of the cocktails, methods, and people of this era. Filled with interesting content, rich history, recipes, and a large glossary of terms you are sure to enjoy this journey. Paul Dickson put it all together in this book. All you need is your favorite cocktail and a nice chair. Enjoy.