First published in 1862, this seminal work in bartending marks the first time many of today's classics were recorded in print. Collected here by Jerry ThomasAmerica s most famous bartenderare dozens of cocktail recipes, from old standards to mixes invented by Thomas himself, including his trademark drink, The Blue Blazer. Guides for mixing drinks of all categoriesincluding sours, fizzes, and highballsare included along with instructions on using various bartending tools, from jiggers to ponies and beyond. With a glossaryto helpall bon vivantsremember their demijohns from their drachms, this...

Care for a Morning Glory Cocktail, a Blue Blazer, or a Philadelphia Julep? Recipes for these and hundreds of other tasty libations appear in this landmark volume. Originally published in 1862, Jerry Thomas' Bartenders Guide is widely considered by drink historians as the first serious American book on cocktails and punches.
"A new beverage is the pride of the bartender, and its appreciation and adoption his crowning glory," declared Jerry Thomas (1830 85), the most famous bartender of his era. Known as "the father of American mixology," Thomas developed the showy techniques...