The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book (Classic Cocktail Books series) (Hardcover)

~ A. S. Crockett (Author)

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Product Description

<DIV>From pre Civil War bartending to the night clubs of the 1940s, these bar books document the trends and mores of their respective eras. Beginning with the first known recipe book compiled for those seeking to serve sophisticated beverages, through the birth of many of the 21st century's drink standards and the tales of those who consumed them, these drink guides provide an insider's glimpse into the excess and splendor of the pre- and post-Prohibition eras.
Based on the actual bar book used by the Waldorf-Astoria prior to Prohibition, this collection of cocktails serves up more than 350 recipes. In addition to documenting the origin of many cocktails and mixed drinks still commonplace today, the book chronicles the background of their creation and the antics of some of the cronies Buffalo Bill Cody and Bat Masterson, among others who were regulars at the bar.
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From the Publisher

A post-prohibition collection of pre-prohibition drink recipes based on the bar manual of the Waldorf-Astoria bar. This is a must have for anyone who has or indulges in the finer things in life.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 178 pages
• Publisher: New Day Publishing (June 27, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0974325902
• ISBN-13: 978-0974325903
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #223,084 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great Bar Book, October 22, 2003

By	George M.Burnell (La Quinta, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This is a unique book. It will give you much pleasure to read a brief and humorous history of the Prohibition years in America, with a collection of pre and post-prohibition cocktail drunk at the old Waldorf Bar, followed by a listing of pre-war mixed drinks. For each drink, you are treated with a delightful and humorous anecdote that will make great cocktail conversation.
For historians, there is a brief explanation of the origin and meaning of names given to each drink.
This book will make a great gift for anyone who appreciates a drink at cocktail time.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to my Bar Book Collection, October 20, 2003

By	D. Burnell (Winston Salem, NC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This beautifully reproduced book brings back a joyful recollection of history wrapped around the practical drink recipes that all my friends enjoy while I make them drinks in my home bar.

5.0 out of 5 stars Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book, April 5, 2008

By	the-house-elf - See all my reviews

This was a fun and informative read. If you like cocktails and history, its a book for you