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Sip Through Time: The Café Royal Cocktail Book - Your Ticket to 1937's Hottest Bar Scene
Grab your best pair of suspenders or your fanciest flapper dress, because we're about to crash the hottest joint in 1937 London – the Café Royal. And our invitation? None other than William J. Tarling's "Café Royal Cocktail Book". This isn't just a recipe book; it's a liquid time capsule of the swinging '30s. Who's the Mastermind Behind the Bar? It's 1937, London's buzzing with pre-war excitement, and William J. Tarling is holding court at the legendary Café Royal. This guy isn't just mixing drinks; he's crafting liquid history in... Read more...
The Original Mixologist: Jerry Thomas' 'How to Mix Drinks' - A Timeless Guide to Cocktail Craftsmanship
In the World of Mixology, Few Names Carry as Much Weight as Jerry Thomas His 1862 book, "How to Mix Drinks or The Bon Vivant's Companion," is not just a collection of recipes—it's the foundation of modern bartending. The Father of American Mixology Jerry Thomas wasn't merely a bartender; he was a pioneer. In an era when cocktails were still finding their footing, Thomas elevated mixing drinks from a simple task to an art form. His book stands as a testament to his expertise and innovation. Why This Book Matters... Read more...
The Craft of Cocktail - Dale Degroff - 2002
The Craft of Cocktail - Dale Degroff - 2002
"The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history, personalities, and anecdotes; it shows you how to set up a bar, master... Read more...
Shaken, Stirred, and Timeless: Why Harry Johnson's 1882 Bar Bible Still Rocks
Ever wonder how the bartending legends of yesteryear worked their magic? Well, grab your shaker because we're about to dive into a true classic – Harry Johnson's "Bartenders Manual" from 1882. This bad boy has been the secret weapon of bartenders for over a century, and trust me, it's aged like a fine whiskey. Who's Harry Anyway? Picture this: It's the late 1800s. Mustaches are epic, and Harry Johnson is dropping knowledge bombs on the bartending world. This guy wasn't just mixing drinks; he was setting the gold standard for... Read more...