Jerry Thomas Bartenders Guide How to Mix All Kinds of Plain and Fancy Drinks by Jerry Thomas

144 Pages
Publisher: Dover Publications
Release Date: July 20, 2016

Cooking, Food & Wine, Cocktails, Classic Cocktails, Entertainment

This book was originally published in 1862. I have a copy of that book on a shelf in my dining room with my other cocktail books. I had to get the book since my husband’s name is Jerry Thomas. It is ironic that my husband has the same name as the man known to be the inventor of the cocktail.

The book is printed as it would have been in 1862 with typewriter font. There are categories that hark back to vintage times: Temperance Drinks; Fancy English Drinks; Syrups, Essences, Tinctures, Colorings, Etc.; Prepared Punches for Bottling; and Prepared Cocktails for Bottling. A lot of the cocktails use whole eggs or egg whites in them.

We have been using this book to learn more about classic cocktails. Who knew an original Mint Julep did not have bourbon in it? This is a great book for anyone that like cocktails or wants to learn more about classic cocktails.

This looked like a great book, but unfortunately it was archived before I could read it. I will pay more attention to that before requesting. Thank you.

This was good! Some solid recipes to try out for a party, or just if you want to make yourself a nice cocktail after a long day. Easy to follow, and who knows, you might find a new favorite drink!