false 1426248 1 "I drink to make other people interesting"<P>-- George Jean Nathan<P>Not so long ago, men drank martinis, women drank daiquiris, and no one knew what wine spritzers were. Anyone nostalgic for the era of the classic cocktail will revel in this elegant sourcebook, featuring recipes for 100 drinks -- from slings and smashes to fizzes and fixes -- exquisitely photographed in a vintage cocktail glass against a black backdrop. An informative text includes the name of each libation, its recipe, instructions on mixing, and an identification of the glass, intermittently spiked with immortal quotes from famous imbibers. A delightful compilation of the most interesting and adventurous drinks ever invented, <I>The Art of the Cocktail </I>contains recipes for such heady concoctions as the Harvey Wallbanger, Moscow Mule, Singapore Sling, Pernod Frappe, and Knicker Bocker Special, along with such classics as the Martini and the Sidecar. A new look at an enduring tradition, <I>The Art of the Cocktail </I>evokes the elegance of a bygone era with a presentation that will delight and inform anyone who enjoys classic drinks and their preparation. 1416717 24 9 1992 The Art of the Cocktail: 100 Classic Cocktail Recipes total:4|5:2|3:2| 4 16 8 2 3 0 false false Tue May 19 00:00:00 -0700 2009 Mon May 25 08:22:00 -0700 2009 Mon May 25 08:35:51 -0700 2009 Collins's recipes are good standards. However, I would have loved to learn more from him. When was the Mis...more...]]> 5 0 false false Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007 Tue Jul 03 13:20:31 -0700 2007 Tue Jul 03 13:21:23 -0700 2007 0 0 false false Mon Nov 02 00:04:07 -0800 2009 Mon Nov 02 00:04:07 -0800 2009 5 0 false false Tue Sep 30 11:02:57 -0700 2008 Tue Sep 30 11:02:57 -0700 2008 0 0 false false Sat Jun 28 19:06:42 -0700 2008 Sat Jun 28 19:06:42 -0700 2008 3 0 false false Tue Jan 15 13:25:02 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 15 13:25:07 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Thu Jan 10 13:03:28 -0800 2008 Thu Jan 10 13:03:28 -0800 2008 0 0 false false Wed Oct 24 04:08:46 -0700 2007 Wed Oct 24 04:08:46 -0700 2007