How to Mix Drinks - Or, the Bon Vivant's Companion (The American Antiquarian Cookbook Collection)

This seminal work is probably the most famous bartender's guide and cocktail book of all time--nostalgic and delicious homage to a drinking era that is gone but not forgotten. Containing hundreds of drink recipes, the book collected and codified the oraltradition of mixed drinks from the early days of cocktails and included Thomas's own creations as well. The guide laid down the principles for formulating mixed drinks in all categories.