Vintage Cocktails

A beautifully illustrated guide to the classic cocktails.

Anything you can mix and pour into a glass is termed a cocktail, but those drinks usually pale in comparison with the truly classic cocktails. This title introduces drinkers to an age of Manhattans, Pink Ladies, Gin Fizzes, and Whisky Sours. It includes cultural facts as well as serving suggestions.Take a trip back to the roaring 20s or the Mad Men 60s with this fabulous collection of cocktails. Whether it’s to Netflix and Chill, a few close friends for after work, or the best house party you’ve ever thrown, make it better with authentic cocktails!

Anything you can mix and pour into a glass is now termed a “cocktail,” but those drinks usually pale in comparison with the truly classic cocktails. Vintage Cocktails returns drinkers to an age of Manhattans, Pink Ladies, Gin Fizzes, and Whisky Sours, and so much more:

• Bellini
• Bloody Mary
• Brandy Alexander
• Cuba Libre
• Daiquiri
• French 75
• Gimlet
• Irish Coffee
• Mint Julep
• Mojito
• Negroni
• Sea Breeze
• White Russian
• And so much more!

Included with the recipes are quirky cultural facts as well as serving suggestions, what to have stocked at your bar at all times, and how to cure the inevitable hangover.