<p>From pre–Civil War bartending to the night clubs of the 1940s, these bar books document the trends and mores of their respective eras. Beginning with the first known recipe book compiled for those seeking to serve sophisticated beverages, through the birth of many of the 21st century's drink standards and the tales of those who consumed them, these drink guides provide an insider's glimpse into the excess and splendor of the pre- and post-Prohibition eras. <br>Based on the actual bar book used by the Waldorf-Astoria prior to Prohibition, this collection of cocktails serves up more than 350 recipes. In addition to documenting the origin of many cocktails and mixed drinks still commonplace today, the book chronicles the background of their creation and the antics of some of the cronies—Buffalo Bill Cody and Bat Masterson, among others—who were regulars at the bar.<br></p>

The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book (Classic Cocktail Books series)

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Crockett, Albert S

Beverages & Wine

New Day Pub

2015 Reprint of 1934 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Crockett was a prominent journalist, writer and publicist. He contributed many observations on New York City nightlife during Prohibition, especially regarding the social life of the Waldorf-Astoria. This collection provides 500 cocktail recipes served at the Waldorf and is one of the first post-Prohibition books of its kind. The author also provides glimpses of the history of the renowned bar, where he served as the historian of the Old Waldorf Astoria.

The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book

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The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book (Classic Cocktail Books series)

The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book