Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book, The

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by: Albert Stevens Crockett 1935 A. S. Crockett A post-prohibition collection of pre-prohibition drink recipes based on the bar manual of the Waldorf-Astoria bar This wonderful collection of cocktails is based on the actual bar book used by the Waldorf-Astoria Bar prior to prohibition. It represents a great snapshot of what cocktails were like prior to "The Great Experiment". Mr. Crockett has also included a section in which he covers some of the additional cocktails that evolved on foreign soil while America was suffering through its dry period. Some of the cocktails listed in this secion include Sidecar, Stinger, and the Daiquiri. Good News!!! New Day Publishing has recently (June 27, 2003) come out with a faithful facimile reprint of this book. While you might still desire to pick up an authentic edition for your collection, I would highly recommend that you pick up a copy of this reprint edition for actual use. It makes a great gift as well! The reproduction edition is available via Amazon.com, or you can also buy it from their website: http://www.OldWaldorfAstoriaBarBook.com