Drinks as they are Mixed: A Manual of Quick Reference, Containing Upwards of 300 Recipes for Mixing and Serving Drinks. An Invaluable Companion to All Who Are Engaged in the Liquor business. Including Toasts and Sentiments For all Occasions
Chicago: Frederick J. Drake and Company, 1904. Hardcover. "Drinks as they are Mixed: A Manual of Quick Reference, Containing Upwards of 300 Recipes for Mixing and Serving Drinks. An Invaluable Companion to All Who Are Engaged in the Liquor business. Including Toasts and Sentiments For all Occasions". Edited by Paul E. Lowe. Published by Frederick J. Drake and Company, Chicago, 1904. The book is small, measuring 2.5" x 5.75", 63 pages; perhaps pocket-sized for convenience. Alphabetical letter tabs on the fore-edge for ease of use. Illustrated throughout with comical drawings of popular bar phrases and toasts like "On the House", "Wetting your Whistle", and "Here's Looking at You".The book is in good plus condition. Wear and staining to the boards and spine, with a horizontal crease across the back cover, possible as a result of being in a bartender's pocket. Water stains to the rear paste-down. The hinges are cracked with the binding starting.The printing of this book predates the era of martinis, sidecars, and old fashioned's, and is filled with turn-of-the-century vintage cocktails. There are some classic cocktails in the mix including drinks like Tom Collins, whiskey sours, and highballs, as well as spiked punches and lemonades for parties and special occasions. A nice copy of this vintage craft cocktail book. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #(H7-34). Good. Item #002387
Price: $350.00