The author of this book was wine steward of The Blackstone, Chicago Formerly of The Pendennis Club, Louisville. The book contains more than 700 accurate directions for mixing various kinds of popular and fancy drinks served in the best hotels, clubs, buffets, bars and homes of the civilized world. The introductory chapter on Wines tells of their medicinal value; when and how to serve them; the kinds and styles of glasses to use, and other information of importance to users of wines and liquors.
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The author of this book was wine steward of The Blackstone, Chicago Formerly of The Pendennis Club, Louisville. The book contains more than 700 accurate directions for mixing various kinds of popular and fancy drinks served in the best hotels, clubs, buffets, bars and homes of the civilized world. The introductory chapter on Wines tells of their medicinal value; when and how to serve them; the kinds and styles of glasses to use, and other information of importance to users of wines and liquors.
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Add this copy of Drinks to cart. $14.62, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2016 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
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VERY GOOD. 3 1/4 X 6 3/4. Gilt lettering on spine and front cover, appears book may have not been read 700 accurate directions for mixing various kinds of popular and fancy drinks served in the best hotels, clubs, buffets, bars. By Jacques Straub, wine steward of the Blackstone Hotel, Chicago. Formerly manager of the Pendennis Club, Louisville, Ky AS STATED 1914 HOWEVER THIS IS A SECOND EDITION 1920? AS MRS STRAUB IS MENTIONED _PAB_
Add this copy of Drinks to cart. $959.00, good condition, Sold by RareNonFiction rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Ladysmith, BC, CANADA, published 1920 by The Hotel Monthly Press / Marie L. Straub.
Publisher:
The Hotel Monthly Press / Marie L. Straub
Published:
1914 [1920]
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
17926506246
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Good with No dust jacket as issued. "Contains about seven hundred accurate directions for mixing various kinds of popular and fancy drinks served in the best hotels, clubs, buffets, bars and homes of the civilized world. The introductory chapter on Wines tells of their medicinal value; when and how to serve them; the kinds and styles of glasses to use, and other information of importance to users of wines and liquors."-subtitle. "The book made a huge impact on me. So many recipes, without filler, without fluff. Just straight-up specs and recipes."-Erick Castro ("Bartender At Large" on YouTube). A slightly expanded version of the author's 1913 book "Straub's Manual of Mixed Drinks". [2]-96, [10] index, [6] blank, [8] ads pages. Decorated endpapers. Dated 1914 but Oscar Tschirky's preface references Straub's widow and Straub died in 1920. Unmarked with about average wear to chocolate brown cloth. Narrow one-inch opening near top of front inner hinge. Slight opening in binding beginning at top of page 81. Spots of soiling to last few pages-all text legible. A quality vintage example of this classic cocktail recipe compliation. 6.75" x 3.6"; 16mo.
