Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide 1887 Reprint
Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide 1887 Reprint by Jerry Thomas is an illustrated edition published by Innovative Eggz LLC on November 13, 2018. This unabridged reproduction of the 1887 guide is recognized as one of the first comprehensive cocktail books, featuring classic recipes such as the Mint Julep and the Daisy. The book spans 132 pages and is presented in English, making it accessible for a wide audience interested in the history of bartending and cocktails.
Readers will find a wealth of information on alcoholic beverages, including iconic recipes that have stood the test of time. This edition condenses the essential content from the original 1887 publication, omitting extensive details on liquor distillation found in earlier versions. It includes notable cocktails like the Manhattan, Tom Collins, and Martinez, which were not present in the 1862 edition. This reprint offers an opportunity to explore the evolution of bartending and cocktail culture in the United States while enjoying a piece of culinary history.
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Unabridged reproduction of the 1887 Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide with a new introduction by Ross Bolton. This book in its various reprints is accepted to be the first real cocktail book, and includes such classics as Mint Julep and the Daisy.
It was first known as “How to Mix Drinks,” or the “Bon Vivant’s Companion” and published in 1862 with “A Manual for the Manufacture of Cordials, Liquors, Fancy Syrups, etc.” by Christian Schultz attached at the back.
This 132 page, blue cover 1887 edition of “Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide 1887 Reprint” is the best available as the Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide 1862 edition has over 100 pages on the distillation of Liquors, which was condensed by the original 1887 publishers into only the useful information in the 1887 edition here. Also, this Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide 1887 edition has Manhattan, Tom Collins, and Martinez (Martini precursor), which are not in the 1862.
Originals of any of the above Jerry Thomas editions in just about any condition have been fetching over $400, so enjoy this inexpensive reprint and spend your savings in studious enjoyment
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