How to Mix Drinks: A Bartender's Manual was written by George Winter in 1884, one of the early manuals putting the cocktail recipes in writing. All 90+ recipes from the original 1884 book are included; ranging from Sours, Cobblers, Cordials, Slings, Smashes, Fizzes, and Punches, including such treats as: Champagne Sour, Whiskey Sour, Old Whiskey Sling, Mint Julep, Medford Rum Sour, St. Croix Rum Punch, Gin Fizz, Tom and Jerry, Hot Apple Toddy, Tom Collins, Jamaica Rum Sour, Manhattan Cocktail and many more. In addition ...
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How to Mix Drinks: A Bartender's Manual was written by George Winter in 1884, one of the early manuals putting the cocktail recipes in writing. All 90+ recipes from the original 1884 book are included; ranging from Sours, Cobblers, Cordials, Slings, Smashes, Fizzes, and Punches, including such treats as: Champagne Sour, Whiskey Sour, Old Whiskey Sling, Mint Julep, Medford Rum Sour, St. Croix Rum Punch, Gin Fizz, Tom and Jerry, Hot Apple Toddy, Tom Collins, Jamaica Rum Sour, Manhattan Cocktail and many more. In addition to all of the cocktail recipes, George Winter included chapters on the duties of a bartender, stock required in a saloon, and excerpts of the laws of New York state regarding liquor. As many of his cocktail recipes say, "serve with a smile," his philosophy regarding his bartending duties is nicely summarized by this quote: "In short, he should sympathize with those who are not feeling well, appear jolly to those who are apparently light-hearted, and in general use good judgment in his conversation with all with whom he comes in contact while in the discharge of his duties." Review excerpt: National Barbecue News; March 2013 issue: ... "How to Mix Drinks: A Bartender's Manual by George Winter and Jack's Manual: Recipes for Fancy Mixed Drinks and When and How to Serve by J. A. Grohusko were both brought back to print by editor Cam Reese and we should all be grateful for the efforts. The drink recipes within each are certainly still valid today but it is the writings of these two original authors that you'll really enjoy. It's really cool to be able to get in the heads of two turn-of-the century barmen. ..."
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