Classic Prohibition Era Bartender’s Guide by Robert Vermeire
Millions know how to drink a cocktail; but few can mix one. That was the inception of this book.
This is an archetypal Prohibition-era home bartender’s guide by Robert Vermeire. Robert was a well-known, expert and original bartender at classic upscale hangouts like the British Royal Automobile Club, the Criterion, and the Embassy Club.
This book includes dozens of recipes of well-known cocktails like the Martini and Manhattan and deep classics such as the Monkey's Gland and the Houla-Houla along with insider anecdotes detailing the origin of many cocktails.
Features a brief history of the “cocktail”, descriptions of the required tools (utensils & glasses) and what you need to stock. Useful index links to drinks by name. This historic how-to guide shows its possible to give your friends first-class cocktails at home.
Millions know how to drink a cocktail; but few can mix one. That was the inception of this book.
This is an archetypal Prohibition-era home bartender’s guide by Robert Vermeire. Robert was a well-known, expert and original bartender at classic upscale hangouts like the British Royal Automobile Club, the Criterion, and the Embassy Club.
This book includes dozens of recipes of well-known cocktails like the Martini and Manhattan and deep classics such as the Monkey's Gland and the Houla-Houla along with insider anecdotes detailing the origin of many cocktails.
Features a brief history of the “cocktail”, descriptions of the required tools (utensils & glasses) and what you need to stock. Useful index links to drinks by name. This historic how-to guide shows its possible to give your friends first-class cocktails at home.
