The Savoy Cocktail Book
The Savoy Cocktail Book by Harry Craddock is a fully illustrated edition published by Martino Fine Books in May 2013. This reprint of the original 1930 edition features vibrant color illustrations throughout, providing a visual feast alongside its cocktail recipes. The book captures the essence of Craddock’s expertise as a renowned bartender at the Savoy Hotel in London during the 1920s and 1930s, showcasing his contributions to the world of cocktails.
Readers will find a collection of classic cocktail recipes, including notable inventions such as the Corpse Reviver #2 and the Dry Martini. The book not only serves as a guide to bartending and cocktails but also reflects the culture of the era, making it a valuable resource for those interested in beverages and the history of mixology. With 292 pages, this illustrated edition offers a comprehensive look at the art of cocktail making, appealing to both enthusiasts and professionals alike.
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2013 Reprint of 1930 Edition. Fully illustrated. Every page of this classic was printed in color originally and our reprint reproduces all the drawings in color. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Harry Craddock was a United States citizen who left during Prohibition and joined the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel, London, in 1920. Craddock was one of the most famous cocktail barmen of the 1920s and 1930s. Craddock’s “The Savoy Cocktail Book” was published in 1930, and is still in print today. Craddock invented a number of classic cocktails, including the famous Corpse Reviver #2 and possibly including the White Lady, and popularised the Dry Martini. Lavishly illustrated with all illustrations reproduced in color.
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