The Ideal Bartender

Author: Thomas Bullock
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN:
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 66

Book Description
A complete reproduction of the Vintage Cocktail Book "The Ideal Bartender" originally published in 1917. Tom Bullock became to be a well-recognized bartender of the time at St. Louis Country Club, where he served for government officials and other elite members. G.H. Walker, grandfather of George W. Bush was one of the big fans of Bullock's cocktails and wrote the indroduction. After publishing this cocktail book, Prohibition made Bullock's profession illegal, yet bartending culture was stronger than ever, bartenders were well paid and tipped for supplying public a illegal substance of alcohol. Bullock moved frequently and changed professions during the dry period, but kept bartending at St. Louis Country Club where people could still drink. The country club did not keep the records on him working there. Feel free to take a look at our complete Reprint Catalog of Vintage Cocktail Books at www.VintageCocktailBooks.com

The Ideal Bartender

Author: Tom Bullock
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781542815734
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 60

Book Description
Take a step back in time with these cocktail recipes. Is it any wonder that mankind stands open-mouthed before the bartender, considering the mysteries and marvels of an art that borders on magic? The recipes found in this book have been composed and collected, tried and tested, in a quarter-century of experience by Tom Bullock of the St. Louis Country Club.Originally published in 1917, prohibition soon hit which left Bullock practicing an illegal profession. He was the first African-American bartender to publish a cocktail manual. George Herbert Walker, grandfather of George W. Bush's great-grandfather and a St. Louis Country Club member, wrote the introduction to the book. "I doubt if he has erred in even one of his concoctions," Walker wrote of Bullock. Copies of the original book are exceptionally rare, but we have brought them back for you to enjoy.

Black Mixcellence

Author: Tamika Hall
Publisher: Kingston Imperial
ISBN: 1954220197
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 209

Book Description
Bringing tasty drink recipes from some of the most renowned mixologists and stories of the historical impact of Black people in Mixology, Black Mixcellence is the go-to drink guide for any wine and spirits connoisseur Black Mixcellence: A Comprehensive Guide to Black Mixology is a tribute to the contributions of Black and Brown mixologists to the spirits and mixology industries. Many pivotal events in the history of mixology have been ushered in by the contributions of African-American men and women. These moments have opened doors and laid the foundation for brands and companies to flourish. This book features stories about some of the industry's most notable trailblazers. Whether it was entrepreneurship, education or a "famous first," the featured mixologists have all contributed to the industry to make an impact in their own ways. This collective of mixologists and their signature cocktails represent different parts of the globe. There will be connections to important inventions and milestone moments by African Americans in the bartending industry weaved in between their stories.

Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual; or, How to Mix Drinks of the Present Style

Author: Harry Johnson
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473347335
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 140

Book Description
From the pioneering mixologist Harry Johnson, this timeless guide reveals the secrets to crafting the perfect cocktail and details hundreds of essential mixed drinks recipes. First published in 1882, Harry Johnson's New and Improved Bartender's Manual was the first how-to mixology guide and has since been an indispensable volume for anyone looking to master the art of crafting cocktails. Explore the most innovative drink recipes, from classic cocktails to uniquely crafted concoctions, and discover Harry Johnson's essential techniques and bartending tips in this meticulous guide. Proudly published by Vintage Cookery Books, this new edition features an introduction to mixed drinks by William Schimdt and an advisory excerpt from Joseph L. Haywood's Mixology (1898).

Recipes for Mixed Drinks

Author: Hugo Ensslin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
Recipes for Mixed Drinks is a book written by Hugo Esslin, a book that would become known for being the last major cocktail guide published before Prohibition. It is also known for featuring cocktails for the first time in print, like the Aviation as well as new ingredients of the day like grenadine, applejack and triple sec. Ensslin is considered a major influencer of Harry Craddock and Patrick Gavin Duffy.

Boothby's World Drinks And How To Mix Them 1907 Reprint

Author: William Boothby
Publisher: Value Classic Reprints
ISBN: 9781640321205
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 154

Book Description
Unabridged reproduction of "Boothby's World Drinks and How to Mix Them" from 1907. This book, published before prohibition, has over 500 mixed drinks, including one of the first references of the 'Dry Martini' It is a fantastic "unabridged encyclopedia of all popular beverages" of that time. Broken down by liquor, this allowed a bartender to supply the order like an expert because he could reference it in this book under the bar. Forget about bar bibles or encyclopedias, what about drinks that people really used? As so few bar books were written and even fewer survived at all from the past 100 years, it a great pleasure to be able to bring these drinks that were used at the time to our modern attention and use.

A Drinkable Feast

Author: Philip Greene
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0143133012
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 290

Book Description
Winner of the 13th Annual Spirited Award, for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits A history of the Lost Generation in 1920s Paris told through the lens of the cocktails they loved In the Prohibition era, American cocktail enthusiasts flocked to the one place that would have them--Paris. In this sweeping look at the City of Light, cocktail historian Philip Greene follows the notable American ex-pats who made themselves at home in Parisian cafes and bars, from Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and Gertrude Stein to Picasso, Coco Chanel, Cole Porter, and many more. A Drinkable Feast reveals the history of more than 50 cocktails: who was imbibing them, where they were made popular, and how to make them yourself from the original recipes of nearly a century ago. Filled with anecdotes and photos of the major players of the day, you'll feel as if you were there yourself, walking down the boulevards with the Lost Generation.

Co Specs

Author: Cas Oh
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781916215504
Category : Alcoholic beverages
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"Whether you're a professional bartender or a home enthusiast, CO-Specs is your indispensable A to Z guide to all the essential classic cocktails. From the Aperol Spritz to the Negroni, Martini to Manhattan--learn the recipes and discover the histories and stories behind all of your favourite drinks."--Back cover

173 Pre-prohibition Cocktails

Author: Tom Bullock
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780965433327
Category : Alcoholic beverages
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Newspapers called former president Teddy Roosevelt a liar when he confessed under oath to drinking just part of one julep made for him by master bartender Tom Bullock. The reason? To believe that a red-blooded man, and a true Colonel at that, ever stopped with just a part of one of Tom's drinks ... is to strain credulity too far.For almost a century Tom Bullock's cocktail recipes, so delectable an editorial in the St. Louis Dispatch (May 28, 1913) compared them to the liquefied soul of a Southern moonbeam, were lost.Now you can charm your guests, make special occasions legendary, and bring old-world romance to intimate moments with these scrumptious libations from history. Choose from: 7 Absinthes / 9 Champagne Cocktails / 5 Juleps4 Pousses / 5 Cobblers / 31 Party PunchesOr have a simply scandalous time with Coolers, Fizzes, Floats, Frappes, Highballs, Lemonades, Noggs, Rickeys, Sangarees, Scaffias, Skins, Shrubs, Slings, Sours, Smashes, Toddys or even Non-Alcoholic Drinks!You'll read this book again and again! Not just to sample 173 almost-lost recipes, but also to read fun facts about drink in history, see turn-of-the-century art, advertisements, and railroad menus. Even discover the true stories behind George Washington's favorite drink, why Ben Franklin flipped, and how Winston Churchill's mother inspired a New York bartender to create the Manhattan.

Midcentury Cocktails

Author: Cecelia Tichi
Publisher: NYU Press
ISBN: 1479816655
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 168

Book Description
"Midcentury America was on the move when powerful autos sped along the new interstate highways while suburbs sprouted, and a baby-booming middle class enjoyed TV favorites, passenger jet travel, atomic engineering, and cocktails toasting all things modern"--