The Cocktails of the Ritz Paris

by Colin Peter Field

A nostalgic collection of more than fifty popular drink recipes celebrates the celebrity histories of such classic cocktails as the Sidecar, Dry Martini, and Bloody Mary, pairing each recipe with related cultural commentary and additional advice on mixing and glass selection. 15,000 first printing.

Genres: Cocktails

144 pages, Hardcover

First published May 6, 2003

Reviews

[Janice Todd · Rating 4 out of 5]

So, you want to know WHY a cocktail is named "The Bloody Mary?" Some cocktails have several stories behind them, but Colin gives what he considers the most colorful or interesting version. There are recipes, information on which glassware various cocktails are served in and why, various types of cocktails (did you know there are "cigar cocktails?"), and several other interesting little stories. A fun read, and hopefully fun to try some of the cocktails (if we can find the ingredients or make them).

[Terry Dullum · Rating 3 out of 5]

A short history of drinking in Paris and elsewhere.

[Artyom · Rating 5 out of 5]

greaaat book!!!!!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best cocktail book to buy. Can not wait for the Ritz Paris to re-open!

[Lisa (Hearnsberger) Hale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really interesting cocktails & stories! Can't wait to make some of these for parties!