The Official Mixer's Manual

by Patrick Gavin Duffy

Book Overview

2013 Reprint of 1934 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. James Beard says, "And because this book is intended for the professional... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0385183070
• ISBN13: 9780385183079
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: Doubleday Books
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A manual no bar enthusiast should be without

Opening with an impassioned plea to maintain the dignity his trade, Patrick Gavin Duffy presents a representative collection of drinks from his era (1940's-50's). He includes drinks from the prohibition, warning those who would attempt to mix them. The drinks are organized by base liquor, which helps the mixer find a beverage without knowing its name. Because this book is older, some of the recipes call for ingredients no longer available or difficult to find. Also included is a wine guide, though the information may be out of date. Though it was written 50 years ago, Duffy's call to elevate the craft of bartending remains relevant today.