Complete Reprint of the Vintage Drinks and Cocktails Book "Drinks of the World" by James Mew and John Ashton, originally published in 1837. This is one of the most famous classic cocktail books of all-times. NY Times April, 24th 1892: "The object of the 'Drinks of the World' is to instruct the reader and to give him an idea of the many fluids man partakes of." This vintage drinks jewel containts 100 illustrations on 460 pages. Dedicated as always to all bartenders and cocktail lovers. Feel free to take a look at our complete Reprint Catalog of Vintage Cocktail Books at...

This vintage book contains a detailed treatise on alcoholic drinks from across the globe, with information on popularity, history, production methods, laws, and much more. "Drinks of the World" offers a fascinating insight into how alcohol has influenced the world, and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Contents include: "Absinthe," "Adulteration of Beer," "African Beers," "African Wines," "Aix-la-Chapelle Council Decree," "Aizen," "Alcohol in Wine," "Alcohol Effects on Different Races," "Alcohol Origin of the World," "Alcoholic Strength of Gin," "Ale Conners," "Ale Syllabub,"...