Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em [Paperback]

Stanley Arthur (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2, 1977

A classical work. H. L. Mencken Originally published in 1937, and now in its twentieth printing, this book reveals the secrets of those New Orleans drinks that have achieved worldwide renown. This collection gives details on concocting exotic beverages such as Mississippi Planter's Punch, Pousse Caf , Vieux Carr Cocktail, and Absinthe Anisette. Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em also tells the colorful story of each drink. Find out about the creation of the Ramos Gin Fizz, the legend behind the Side Car Cocktail, and the origin of the word cocktail. Entertaining and useful, this book is certain to bring a little Bourbon Street spirit into your home.

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About the Author

According to the introduction to Walking Tours of Old New Orleans, Arthur's greatest talent lay in his "ability to delve into neglected historical sources and give life to the facts within."

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing (January 2, 1977)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0882891324
• ISBN-13: 978-0882891323
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #618,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Crescent City Cocktails and History, August 25, 2000

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Jon M. Carter (Alexandria, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em (Paperback)

This book provides a nice insight on old New Orleans and the impact its bars and barteneders had on the devlopment of some of America's classic cocktails. Most recipes are accopmanied by a bit of history of New Orleans and the orgin of each drink. It does a wonderful job of giving background and insight on the Sazerac, Mint Julep, and Ramos Gin Fizz...all of which are standard cocktails in the Big Easy and have earned their place as "classic cocktails". Imbibers who prefer some of the more modern drinks of our time may be a little confused or diaaspointed with the recipes in this book since they are truly "old school'..many dating back to the turn of the century and pre-prohibition. Nonetheless, the history and colorful stories in this book will surely please anyone who is in love with the "Old South" and the Crescent City!