Old Man Drinks [Hardcover]

Robert Schnackenberg (Author), Mario Zucca (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2010

Lose those girly cocktails and start drinking like a real man—a real old man! These Old Man Drinks are guaranteed to put hair on that scrawny baby’s bottom you call a chest. From Boilermakers and Sidecars to Rusty Nails and Satan’s Whiskers, these old-school party starters go down just as rough as they sound. No pink drinks or foo-foo umbrellas here! Just the good stuff—whiskey, rye, bourbon, gin—and some priceless life lessons that only the very old can provide. So man up, quit your bitchin’, and grab a stool, ’cause it’s gonna be a long night.

Editorial Reviews

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“A quirky little tome.”—Associated Press

“These charming aphorisms will make you the hit of the party.”—RadarOnline.com

“Old Man Drinks is a book about the simple, timeless aspects of masculine drinking culture along with simple, timeless, masculine drink recipes.”—MadeMan.com

About the Author

Robert Schnakenberg is the author of several nonfiction books. His favorite Old Man Drinks include the Gimlet, the Cuba Libre, and the Gin and Tonic.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Quirk Books; 1 edition (April 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1594744505
• ISBN-13: 978-1594744501
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 0.7 x 6.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #60,428 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Drinks & Beverages > Bartending

More About the Author

Robert Schnakenberg has been called "the Howard Zinn of nerd pop culture." He is the author of more than a dozen books, including Distory: A Treasury of Historical Insults, Christopher Walken A-to-Z, Secret Lives of Great Authors, and The Encyclopedia Shatnerica--the world's first A-to-Z guide to the life and career of William Shatner. His work has appeared in Penthouse, The American Writer, and Real People; and online at Alternet, HoleCity, Mental Floss, and PopPolitics.com. He has been a major contributor to numerous multi-volume reference works, including The St. James Encyclopedia of Popular Culture; Fashion, Fad, and Style; and Bowling, Beatniks, and Bell Bottoms: Pop Culture of 20th Century America.

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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grandpa is right more ofthen that you think!, September 10, 2010

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This book is essential for anyone trying to recreate classic cocktails in a bar or at home. The little bits of information and history are great! There was nothing wrong with these drinks the first time around, we should stop ruining them.

5.0 out of 5 stars Novelty gift!, December 2, 2011

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Got this for my hubby for Christmas! The drinks are pretty basic, maybe even classics. There are lot's of sayings and photos in black and white that really make reading this fun. A great item to have on your bar while preparing your friends their favorite drinks! Makes a unique gift !

5.0 out of 5 stars Great entertaining recipe book, February 2, 2011

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Great conversation piece to have floating around your home bar area. It's got some great one liners to laugh and talk about. I'm too young for my time. Barely out of college, I smoke cigars and a pipe, love scotch, so this is right up my there. Check it out if you want some out of style/forgotten drinks or if you need something differnt on your coffee table or bar.