The Vintage Drink

[RadioWave]

A fellow was recently cleaning out his deceased grandfather's home when he stumbled upon a copy of this 1930s bartender's guide:

All the recipes are currently in the process of being uploaded to http://thevintagedrink.com/

Enjoy.

 

[dhermann1]

From the art work, that book definitely dates from about 1955 or slightly later. Stiil well worth looking at.

 

[dhermann1]

Upon further review, this indicates that this edition dates from 1951. Still very cool and useful.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8649847-the-standard-bartender-s-guide

 

[scotrace]

I hope the booklet has a Sidecar recipe - that site doesn't seem to have one.

 

[MikePotts]

Trader Vic's

"Here's my 1948 Trader Vic's"

1948 --So old it doesn't have a Margarita recipe!

But it does have the all imortant endorsment from Rudy Vallee!

The Side Car Cocktail recipe contained within reads:

1/2oz. Brandy, 1/2oz Cointreau, 1/2oz Lemon Juice
shake with cracked ice and strain into a chilled, frosted cocktail glass.

Enjoy!

MP

 

[Tomasso]

This site sells recently republished versions of several old cocktail books, some going back to the 1800s.

 

[1961MJS]

Hi

I bought a copy of "The Old Waldorf Astoria Bar Book 1935 Reprint" bar guide. It was written just after prohibition ended.

Unless you REALLY REALLY (add a few more) REALLY like Vermouth, you won't like Vintage cocktails. By the way, if this is the first post of mine on booze that you're come across, I intensely dislike Vermouth. I dislike both Italian and French Vermouth equally. Anyway, most of the drinks in the guide use one or more types of booze, and one or both types of Vermouth. I still want to try a Sazarec cocktail, but I'm no longer optimistic about my liking it. I didn't like the Manhattan at all, even though it's made with two of my favorite things, Rye and Angostura bitters.

Later Y'all

 

[RadioWave]

From the art work, that book definitely dates from about 1955 or slightly later. Stiil well worth looking at.

You know, that was my first impression as well. I assumed he was perhaps quoting the book's initial publication... This is definitely a book for gin-lovers.

 

[Twill]

Here's my mixing guide dated 1947.

You won't find sour mix in here, this is the real deal... recipes from scratch.

 

[HepKitty]

You know, that was my first impression as well. I assumed he was perhaps quoting the book's initial publication... This is definitely a book for gin-lovers.

GIN!!! thanks for the link dahling

 

[Lone_Ranger]

I hope the booklet has a Sidecar recipe - that site doesn't seem to have one.

I'm looking for a good one. I can't seem to get mine right.

 

[scotrace]

The Sidecar

 

[The Wolf]

blustone120, nice drink site.
I presume it is yours?

Sincerely,
The Wolf

 

[Ethan Bentley]

Great thread and great site too. I'm currently reading T.E Carling's Complete Book of Drink - lots of idea for recreations...