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Here’s How
To achieve bon vivant status, aspiring cocktailians need only follow the legendary Charles H. Baker Jr.’s mixological advice in Here’s How.
October 1942
- Keywords
- drinks,
- cocktails,
- mixology,
- charles h. baker jr.
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Firpo’s Balloon
There’s a good reason this recipe doesn’t appear in many cocktail books (or books about absinthe, for that matter): It’s not an easy one to appreciate.
October 1942
- Keywords
- classic cocktails,
- absinthe,
- charles h. baker jr.,
- pernod,
- orange bitters
recipes
Aristocrat Sparkling Punch
This 1940s recipe comes from an article called “Punch is for Parties.” Party on.
February 1942
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New Orleans Suissesse
Later versions of this cocktail are quite different, containing orgeat and no vermouth or crème de menthe.
November 1941
- Keywords
- classic cocktails,
- absinthe,
- vermouth,
- creme de menthe,
- spirits
recipes
Corpse Reviver II
Kina Lillet, which was a lot more bitter than its closest relative, Lillet Blanc, is no longer produced. Most bartenders simply substitute Lillet Blanc.
November 1941
- Keywords
- classic cocktails,
- absinthe,
- gin,
- lillet blanc,
- cointreau
recipes
Phoebe Snow
This drink is named for a character in a railroad ad campaign that started in the 1880s.
November 1941
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Bijou Cocktail
A small amount of Green Chartreuse completely transforms a dry martini.
October 1941
- Keywords
- gourmet's favorite cocktails: 1941-2009,
- gin,
- vermouth,
- spirits,
- cocktails