Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide 1862 Reprint: How to Mix Drinks, or the Bon Vivant's Companion

Unabridged text of the Jerry Thomas 1862 Bartenders Guide, offered here for chump change. It is considered the first cocktail book, and this reproduction is based on the first published edition.

This 1862 edition includes "A Manual for the Manufacture of Cordials, Liquors, Fancy Syrups, etc., etc." by Christian Schultz appended at the back, since any good bartender was supposed to know how to both mix and make.

Drinks include the Mint Julep and lesser known drinks like Absinthe Water, Flip, and Fix. One can use it to impress your friends making the Balaklava Nectar, Locomotive, and Blue Blazer.

Originals of the 1862 Jerry Thomas Bartender's Guide have been auction off for over $2,000, so buy this one and use the savings on practice!

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Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide 1862 Reprint: How to Mix Drinks, or the Bon Vivant's Companion

Unabridged text of the Jerry Thomas 1862 Bartenders Guide, offered here for chump change. It is considered the first cocktail book, and this reproduction is based on the first published edition.

This 1862 edition includes "A Manual for the Manufacture of Cordials, Liquors, Fancy Syrups, etc., etc." by Christian Schultz appended at the back, since any good bartender was supposed to know how to both mix and make.

Drinks include the Mint Julep and lesser known drinks like Absinthe Water, Flip, and Fix. One can use it to impress your friends making the Balaklava Nectar, Locomotive, and Blue Blazer.

Originals of the 1862 Jerry Thomas Bartender's Guide have been auction off for over $2,000, so buy this one and use the savings on practice!

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Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide 1862 Reprint: How to Mix Drinks, or the Bon Vivant's Companion

Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide 1862 Reprint: How to Mix Drinks, or the Bon Vivant's Companion

by Jerry Thomas
Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide 1862 Reprint: How to Mix Drinks, or the Bon Vivant's Companion

Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide 1862 Reprint: How to Mix Drinks, or the Bon Vivant's Companion

by Jerry Thomas

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Overview

Unabridged text of the Jerry Thomas 1862 Bartenders Guide, offered here for chump change. It is considered the first cocktail book, and this reproduction is based on the first published edition.

This 1862 edition includes "A Manual for the Manufacture of Cordials, Liquors, Fancy Syrups, etc., etc." by Christian Schultz appended at the back, since any good bartender was supposed to know how to both mix and make.

Drinks include the Mint Julep and lesser known drinks like Absinthe Water, Flip, and Fix. One can use it to impress your friends making the Balaklava Nectar, Locomotive, and Blue Blazer.

Originals of the 1862 Jerry Thomas Bartender's Guide have been auction off for over $2,000, so buy this one and use the savings on practice!


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781640320734
Publisher: Chump Change
Publication date: 01/01/1900
Pages: 250
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.57(d)

About the Author

Jeremiah (Jerry) P. Thomas (1830-1885) considered "the father of American mixology," wrote the first Cocktail book and was the most famous bartender of his time. He had saloons in California and New York (below Barnum's American Museum).

He developed showy techniques, such as the Blue Blazer, and promoted himself heavily in images and product.

The New York Times state Thomas was "very popular among all classes."
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