The Savoy Cocktail Book

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Our favourite for newbie mixologists was “ The Curious Bartender: Cocktails at Home”, but for fun seasonal drinking with plenty of (juniper) spirit, “ Gin O’Clock” delivers, too. The expansion of the hotel in 1903–04 included new east and west wings, and moving the main entrance to Savoy Court off the Strand.

Pictures are used to clearly highlight any detail that could be ambiguous in the wording – great for a beginner brewer. The sixteenth-century historian Stow noted that the hospital was being misused by "loiterers, vagabonds and strumpets". Black cloth spine with gilt lettering and illustrated gold paper covered boards, front board with the iconic Art Deco-illustration of the cocktail-drinking man. Put 1 lump of sugar in a medium-sized wine-glass, 2 dashes of Secrestat Bitter poured on to the sugar, 1 lump of ice, 54 of a glass of Dubonnet, fill remainder with Champagne, squeeze lemon peel on top and stir slightly.It might not be a go-to for complete beginners, but that’s actually one reason why we love “ The Cocktail Guy” – in a world where you can google all the classic cocktails, it provides totally innovative recipes as well as expert commentary to improve your drinks game in general.

His American cocktail-pouring experience was in demand in London and he became head barman at the American Bar at the Savoy Hotel. Richard has also written new recipes, plus stacks of advice on how to start creating your own liveners.In a nod to the hotel's origins, six private dining rooms are named after Gilbert and Sullivan operas. In 2011, the hotel was used as the setting for Duran Duran's music video for their song " Girl Panic! Add a teaspoonful of Peach Bitters, slightly less than two glasses of Gin and 1

The Financial Times and its journalism are subject to a self-regulation regime under the FT Editorial Code of Practice. The Savoy Cocktail Book was presented by one of the most famous bartenders of the 1920's and 1930's. Leap Year Cocktail - "said to be responsible for more proposals than any other cocktail that has ever been mixed.It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set London alight at the time and which are just as popular today.