COCKTAIL DIGEST (From Private Notes); ENCYCLOPEDIA & GUIDE FOR HOME & BAR - STANDARD RECIPES
New York: The Cocktail and Wine Digest, Inc., 1944. Second Edition. Paperback. 126 pages. 15 x 12 cm. Haimo, founder of the International Bar Managers' Association, began his career in Paris at the Ritz Hotel. After traveling the world, Haimo settled in New York where he became the head bartender at the Pierre Hotel. This early edition reflects both professional and home bartending trends of the time, serving as a resource for both trade and aficionados interested in classic and mid-century mixology. Presentation of verso of front cover: "To my good friend in memory of Paterson and all events since "Mickey" Marlow - Shake me one "Ray". Illustrated throughout. Some water staining to head and tail of pamphlet, not effecting text. Wraps rubbed. Green illustrated wraps, stamped in silver. Good. Item #4664
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