Imbibe! From Absinthe Cocktail to Whiskey Smash, a Salute in Stories and Drinks to Professor Jerry Thomas, Pioneer of the American Bar - Featuringthe Original Formulae for 100 Classic American Drinks, and a Selection of New Drinks Contributed in His Honor by the Leading Mixologists of Our Time |
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| Foreword by:
| DeGroff, Dale |
| Author:
| Wondrich, David |
| ISBN: | 978-0-399-53287-0 |
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| Publisher: | Penguin Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Perigee Books |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $29.99 |
Book Description:
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A lively, historically informed and definitive guide to classic American cocktails. Cocktail writer and historian David Wondrich presents the colourful, little known history of classic American drinks and the ultimate mixologist's guide in this engaging homage to Jerry Thomas, father of the American bar. Wondrich reveals never before published details and stories about this larger than life figure, along with recipes for 100 punches, cocktails, sours, fizzes, toddies and other essential drinks.
A lively, historically informed and definitive guide to classic American cocktails. Cocktail writer and historian David Wondrich presents the colourful, little known history of classic American drinks and the ultimate mixologist's guide in this engaging homage to Jerry Thomas, father of the American bar. Wondrich reveals never before published details and stories about this larger than life figure, along with recipes for 100 punches, cocktails, sours, fizzes, toddies and other essential drinks.