Jazz Age Cocktails

I received a copy of this book via NetGalley to review. My previous titles have been in the history area and this book qualifies for that label. What makes it different, of course, is the focus on cocktails. Not just a history of the creation of cocktails but recipes that you can create at home. The author mentions a previous book, Gilded Age Cocktails, in an afterword.

Chapter themes address issues central to the earlier decades of the Twentieth Century--the emergence of women's preferences in society, the influence of gangs on urban life, the creation of new musical forms and much more. As would be expected, the growing strength of anti-alcohol forces during that period is acknowledged, ultimately producing Prohibition. Attention to all of these social and cultural influences is relatively brief. The author is not writing for a scholarly audience or even general readers who have an extensive collection of cocktail guides. The book could reasonably be recommended to people just beginning to explore the possibility of creating cocktails at home or who would appreciate more background information on the creation of cocktail recipes.

Overall, most of the discussion explores the first two decades of the Twentieth Century although additional context is provided from as much as 100 years earlier. Almost all of the focus is on events within the United States. Recommended for light reading.

I was expecting a book full of Jazz age cocktails with antidotes and history tie ins between, but it ended up being more stkries than cocktails. I did really enjoy the story about F. Scott Fitzgerald and Earnest Heningway, two of my favorite authors from the Jazz Age. I would have liked more cocktail recipes but I did find several knew ones I hadn't previously heard of to try.

Let’s make cocktails and put on the Ritz. I absolutely love this cute cocktail book. Great jazz age Cocktails but she won’t be able to resist making.

I love a good cocktail book! I own the author's prior book Gilded Age Cocktails and was so excited when I saw this available on NetGalley. Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review. This would make a fantastic gift for any cocktail lover in your life or anyone obsessed with prior generations. I love that this book is a mix of history and recipes. I'm looking forward to making a Snorky's Kiss tonight. Can never go wrong with a gin cocktail.

Jazz Age Cocktails is an absolute perfect kitchen decoration book or a cute coffee table read. I thoroughly enjoyed my trip the history while learning about cocktails their origination and how to make them. I may have made one or two throughout.
You really get a fun look into the prohibition era, post war, some notable people and not so notables. Very well thought out and executed, I really had a good time reading this while also making my friends and family listen to me read cool facts to them. I recommend this to anyone who enjoys history or cocktails or a mix of both, or to someone who enjoys a good bourbon and cigar, I think they will find this indulging!
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Jazz Age Cocktails is a great history of prohibition (and lack thereof) in the 1920's. Author Cecelia Tichi has written a wonderful book about the history and myth of alcohol consumption in post-WW1 era. The drink recipes serve to emphasize the interesting research and history- loved the 'Newest New Woman' chapter about women and their increased freedom in 1920s. Also loved 'Bootlegging Ladies' chapter and the cocktail Havana Smile (rum, vermouth, lime juice).
The book is really interesting and highly recommend - ideal holiday present for someone interested in history or cocktails!

The perfect drink companion for a flappers night hosted by me!

I cannot wait to try out some newfound cocktails and spout some new knowledge about this era. Not only will I look smart, I will be sophisticated with a drink in hand!

I am obsessed with this. I absolutely cannot wait to try out some of these recipes during a jazz night at my house with friend and family!!

I also LOVE the history included in this and makes this so much more fun!

I’m a sucker for history and when you throw in some hooch, that makes it even more interesting. What I enjoy most about this book is the history of the Jazz Age and Prohibition that is included throughout the book along with recipes.

Some are drinks I’m familiar with, like the Bees Knees, Bloody Mary, Gluhwein and a few others, there are quite a few that are new to me as well. I can’t wait to try the Havana Smile, On a Toot, Snorky’s Kiss and more!

I see a Great Gatsby themed party in my future using some of the recipes in this book. It will be a party filled with fun awesome attire, fun factoids, and lots of fun drinks.