This seminal work is probably the most famous bartender's guide and cocktail book of all time—nostalgic and delicious homage to a drinking era that is gone but not forgotten. Containing hundreds of drink recipes, the book collected and codified the oral tradition of mixed drinks from the early days of cocktails and included Thomas's own creations as well. The guide laid down the principles for formulating mixed drinks in all categories, and it includes the first written directions for cock...

In 1965, Col. Thomas "Jerry" Curtis's helicopter was shot down over North Vietnam. He was immediately captured and spent 7½ years confined in a filthy 5′ x 7′ cell at the notorious Hanoi prison camp. Thousands of miles from home and unable to communicate with his wife and children, Jerry endured months of solitary confinement, suffocating heat, freezing cold, grueling physical and psychological torture, constant hunger, and unimaginable mental duress. And yet, time and again, the Light tha...

But You: O Man of God is an in-depth, very "I can't stop turning the page" novel where you will get to enjoy a mystery that unfolds in "The Journal," which is the first of three parts in this intriguing read. The mystery is a plot that unfolds accidently after re-reading one man's forty-year block of personal journaling. "What to do about that?... is part of the mystery. The second part entitled "To the Beginning" is the story of how God uses the Apostle Paul, aka Saul of Tarsus, as he rec...

This seminal work is probably the most famous bartender's guide and cocktail book of all time—nostalgic and delicious homage to a drinking era that is gone but not forgotten. Containing hundreds of drink recipes, the book collected and codified the oral tradition of mixed drinks from the early days of cocktails and included Thomas's own creations as well. The guide laid down the principles for formulating mixed drinks in all categories, and it includes the first written directions for cock...

From master mixologist Jerry Thomas, this timeless recipe book is an essential cornerstone of mixological history.First published in 1862, Jerry Thomas' How to Mix Drinks; or, The Bon-Vivant's Companion is a guide for bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts alike. Serving as the perfect accompaniment for any bar, restaurant, or dinner party, this is a treasure trove of cocktail recipes that have transcended time, delighting drinkers and mixologists for over a ...

‘A new beverage is the pride of the Bartender, and its appreciation and adoption his crowning glory.’ Written in 1887, Jerry Thomas’s seminal bartender’s manual is the definitive guide to cocktails for professionals and enthusiastic amateurs alike. Thomas, described as the ‘father of American mixology’, provides the reader with clear and engaging instructions on how to mix a range of popular and more obscure cocktails, with recipes from America, Britain, France, Italy and Russia. From the ...

In 1862, Jerry Thomas published a recipe book for drinks that is arguably the most famous and widely read bartender’s cocktail book ever written. Known most often as “Jerry Thomas’ Bartender’s Guide: or How to Mix Drinks” it was the first drink recipe book published in the United States. Thomas codified what had been an oral tradition of recipes from the earliest days of the use of distilled spirits and established a new, standardized form for many famous drinks still enjoyed to this day, ...

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Jeremiah "Jerry" P. Thomas is considered the father of American mixology. In 1851, at the age of 21, he opened his first bar below Barnum's American Museum in New York City. After that he worked as the head bartender at hotels and bars throughout the US, he also visited Europe. Jerry Thomas was well known for his showmanship and fancy style of mixing cocktails. At some point he was among the most famous citizens of New York City. In 1862 Jerry Thomas finished his work "Bar-Tender's Guide",...

Jeremiah "Jerry" P. Thomas is considered the father of American mixology. In 1851, at the age of 21, he opened his first bar below Barnum's American Museum in New York City. After that he worked as the head bartender at hotels and bars throughout the US, he also visited Europe. Jerry Thomas was well known for his showmanship and fancy style of mixing cocktails. At some point he was among the most famous citizens of New York City. In 1862 Jerry Thomas finished his work "Bar-Tender's Guide",...

First published 150 years ago, Jerry Thomas's Original Cocktail Guide marks the first time today's classics were set down in print. From old standards to mixes invented by Thomas himself (including Thomas's signature drink, the Blue Blazer, which involves lighting whiskey and passing it back and forth between two mixing glasses, creating an arc of flame), the book contains guides for mixing drinks of all categories - including sours, fizzes and highballs. Along with instructions on using v...

This book introduces 100 of the most popular cocktail recipes from around the world, featuring a wide variety of classic and modern drinks, all of which regularly appear in top lists of favourite cocktails.Together, they create a comprehensive introduction to cocktail making, allowing you to prepare and serve great tasting cocktails that suit any occasion.All the recipes are presented in alphabetic order to make them easy to search and find. There is also a guide to the bas...