Description: The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks 1958 Edition - David Embury Vintage from the 1950s Materials: hardcover, dust jacket DescriptionELOQUENTLY DESCRIBED AND COMPREHENSIVELY CATEGORIZED COCKTAILS. THE FINE ART OF MIXING DRINKS, BY DAVID A. EMBURY, THIRD AMERICAN EDITION, 1958 David A. Embury in the preface states, "I have never been engaged in any of the manifold branches of the liquor business. I am not a distiller, an importer, a bottler, or a merchant of liquors. I am not even a retired bartender... this book is, therefore, purely and distinctly a book written by an amateur for amateurs." Although written by an amateur, Embury compacts a professional amount of knowledge into this cocktail recipe book and drink encyclopedia. Embury breaks down the cocktail into two main styles: Aromatic and Sour, and further breaks down the ingredients into three categories: Bases, Modifying Agents, and Special Flavoring and Coloring Agents. Embury also generalized most sour drinks with a basic ratio of 1:2:8 (1 part sweet, 2 parts sour, 8 parts base). These special cocktail tactics, along with Embury's charming and witty tone, and over 700 well-described cocktail recipes make The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks a rare and important mid-century cocktail book. Originally published in the United States in 1948, this is the 3rd American edition, new and revised, published in 1958. A good book with near fine dust jacket. No pages missing or torn. Dust jacket has wear – see photos for final condition. ======================= All sales are final. Returns are not accepted unless required by E-Bay policy - please review descriptions and condition before ordering. If you have any questions on an item, please send us a message. All items will be shipped per EBay policy, but usually within 2 days, if not sooner. Thank you for reviewing of our items. Please visit our Ebay store for more interesting collectables Star-Brite Collectables
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Publication Year: 1958
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Book Title: The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks
Author: David Embury
Publisher: Doubleday
Topic: Drinks
