First published in 1862, this 1887 edition of the timeless masterpiece explores the art of mixing libations with style and precision. Widely regarded as the first cocktail recipe book in the United States, is an essential recipe book for bartenders and the perfect guide for mixologist beginners. Vintage Cookery Books presents this new edition featuring an introduction to mixed drinks by William Schimdt and advisory excerpts from Joseph L. Haywood's (1898).