Gaige, Crosby

[COCKTAILS] The Standard Cocktail Guide; A Manual of Mixed Drinks Written for the American Host

New York: M. Barrows & Company, Inc., 1944. Fourth printing. Hardcover. 128 pages. There is nothing better than a well-used cookbook or cocktail book. This edition of Gaige's classic cocktail book has not only been used but our previous owner has laid in four handwritten cocktail recipes (also used), as well as five printed recipes. Handwritten recipes: Clover Club, Whiskey Sours, and Harvey Wallbanger.

A compact, easy-to-handle volume that tells you all you need to know about mixing and stirring. Glasses and equipment illustrated in black and white plus a small section on canapés and hors d'oeuvre to go along with the drinks. Gaige had a reputation as a bon vivant and was widely respected as a gourmet and wine connoisseur. Board edges and corners rubbed, interior clean. Red cloth covered boards. Good. Item #5141

Price: $50.00