Drinks Straub, Jacques; Oscar [Tschirky] Of The Waldorf (Preface)

"Contains about seven hundred accurate directions for mixing various kinds of popular and fancy drinks served in the best hotels, clubs, buffets, bars and homes of the civilized world. The introductory chapter on Wines tells of their medicinal value; when and how to serve them; the kinds and styles of glasses to use, and other information of importance to users of wines and liquors." - subtitle. "The book made a huge impact on me. So many recipes, without filler, without fluff. Just straight-up specs and recipes." - Erick Castro ("Bartender At Large" on YouTube). A slightly expanded version of the author's 1913 book "Straub's Manual of Mixed Drinks". [2]-96, [10] index, [6] blank, [8] ads pages. Decorated endpapers. Dated 1914 but Oscar Tschirky's preface reference's Straub's widow and Straub died in 1920. Unmarked with about average wear to chocolate brown cloth. Narrow one-inch opening near top of front inner hinge. Slight opening in binding beginning at top of page 81. Spots of soiling to last few pages - all text legible. A quality vintage example of this classic cocktail recipe compliation. 6.75" x 3.6"; 16mo