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The savoy cocktail book by craddock, harry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Savoy cocktail book by savoy savoy, hardcover barnes. This first edition, signed by harry craddock is available at bauman rare books. First edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the. The savoy cocktail book by craddock, harry and a great selection of. What ended the career of the worlds first celebrity female. Jun 23, 2016 notethe savoy cocktail book contains over 700 cocktail recipes and a section on wine. The savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddocks most popular recipes.

The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback. Complied by harry craddock, the head bartender of the american bar at the famous savoy hotel, the book describes itself as a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks know and vastly appreciated in the year of. Here they were entertained by legendary american barman harry craddock, inventor of the white lady and popularizer of the dry martini. No student of libations should be without this historic book. Octavo, original half black cloth, pictorial endpapers. The savoys american bar is the oldest surviving cocktail bar in britain, first welcoming guests for its popular american the bar at simpsons. The plethora of classic recipes and witty quips the pepper the pages make this a favorite of cocktail aficionados. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited first edition 1st 1930. Half title, coloured decorations by gilbert rumbold.

There are only two warnings i have about this book. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback barnes. It features the most popular cocktails of the time in both breadth and. Details about the savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited first edition 1st 1930. Mar 26, 2015 this compendium attempts to cover everything about drinks and drinking, especially the art of cocktail creation, presentation, and consumption. Also known as the frank sullivan and the odd mcintyre in the savoy cocktail book. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the timeand which are just as popular today. Im always on the look to trade, to buy vintage cocktail and bar books, and to swapexchange doubles. In addition he provides his own witty commentaries and a goodly amount of cocktail history some of it quite possibly true.

Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks, known and vastly. With over 750 classic cocktail recipes, the savoy cocktail book allows you to recreate the tradition of sophisticated soirees at the savoy time and time again. The savoy cocktail book signed by harry craddock early uk. The savoy cocktail book first edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. He is known for his tenure at the savoy hotel in london, and for his 1930 book, the savoy cocktail book. If memory serves i bought this rare baby in 2012 when i was visiting london to help judge a cocktail competition for courvoisier cognac. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the. Rare and desirable signed twice by craddock and with an original recipe in the master mixologists hand. I was approached during the lunch break by a man who told me that hed just seen a signed copy of the 1933 edition of the savoy cocktail book. Equal parts cognac, cointreau, lillet and lemon juice. Originally published by constable in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of the savoy s most popular recipes. Published in the wake of prohibition, his savoy cocktail book captures the spirit. Savoy cocktail book first edition signed harry craddock. First state text with number on title page, and bacardi cocktail eratta slip on page 25.

The savoy cocktail book signed by harry craddock early. Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks. The savoy cocktail book signed by harry craddock early etsy. It features the most popular cocktails of the time in both breadth and depth, with over.

It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the timeand which are just as popular. What ended the career of the worlds first celebrity female bartender. In near fine condition with a blurb on wines affixed opposite halftitle, the final four pages with some manuscript cocktail recipes in a. Editions of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock. The recipient was a personal friend of harrys and headwaiter employed in. Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle observations upon wines and their special occasions. I was approached during the lunch break by a man who told me.

The book has remained in print since then and was subsequently republished in 1952, 1965, 1985, 1996, and expanded in 1999 and 2014. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the time and which are just as popular today. Craddocks book contains some 750 recipes, including all of the classic fizzes, flips, slings and other inventions as well as a number of his own creations, a longtime favorite of which is the corpse reviver. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock goodreads.

Signed limited edition, number 227 of an unspecified number of copies. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock first edition signed. Andrew amelinckx pages through the 150year history of the bar. The plethora of classic recipes and witty quips the pepper the pages make this a favorite of cocktail aficionados everywhere. Feel free to contact me by email if you have any old bartending guides or cocktail book s for sale, no matter if already listed here. That is a pretty big statement and although the savoy cocktail book does contain many of the recipes of the time, it doesnt address the fact that a good handful of those recipes were. Published in the wake of prohibition, his savoy cocktail book captures the spirit of the times with its historic recipes and vibrant illustrations. In 1930, the savoy hotel first published its cocktail book, the savoy cocktail book, with 750 recipes compiled by harry craddock of the american bar and art deco decorations by gilbert rumbold. Craddock only wrote one book, the savoy cocktail book, but many of the cocktails in that book are justly renowned and worth adding to your repertoire. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited. The savoy guide has for a long time been seen as the endall beall of cocktail books.

First edition, copy number 241 of an unspecified amount in the special limited edition, signed by harry craddock. The cocktail recipes in this book have been compiled by harry craddock of the. Signed limited edition, published simultaneously to the first trade edition. The savoy cocktail book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to robert best wishes and luck with the shaking harry c.

In 1930, the savoy hotel first published its cocktail book, the savoy cocktail book, with 750 recipes compiled by harry craddock of the american bar and art deco decorations by. Buy the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock isbn. First issue with number on title page and errata slip tipped in at. Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle observations upon wine and their special occasions. Featuring over 100 innovative and delicious recipes from the acclaimed bar the aviary, created by chef grant achatz and nick kokonas, owners of the worldfamous restaurant alinea. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited first edition 1st 1930 ebay. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. If you want to impress a potential employer with your cocktail making expertise, recreate harry craddocks original white lady recipe found in the savoy cocktail book. Bound in publishers quarter black cloth over screen printed linen covered boards, with gilt titles on spine. Originally published by constable in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of the savoys most popular recipes. Rare signed first, limited edition the savoy cocktail book. In 1930 at the request of the savoy, he compiled the savoy cocktail book. Sep 26, 20 craddock only wrote one book, the savoy cocktail book, but many of the cocktails in that book are justly renowned and worth adding to your repertoire. Rare and desirable signed twice by craddock and with an original recipe in the master.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lavish color 1930 reproduction of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, bartender of the savoy hotel in london. I was approached during the lunch break by a man who told me that hed just seen a signed copy of the 1933 edition of the savoy cocktail book in a nearby antiquarian bookstore. I was preparing myself for something on the sweet side like a sidecar especially with the addition of lillet, but it was crisp and light. Vintage white lady cocktail in the american bar savoy hotel. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock abebooks. The savoy cocktail book 1936 craddock vintage hotel london. This one is adapted from the how and when cocktail book by hyman gale and gerald f. Craddock has been credited with popularizing many drinks and the invention. The savoy cocktail book signed by harry craddock early uk edition 1933. Taking you from slings to smashes, fizzes to flips, and.

Mar 26, 2015 buy the savoy cocktail book reprint ed. The experience comes with a savoy cocktail book, signed by renowned head bartender, maxim schulte. There are five different cocktails carrying the millionaire moniker. Harry craddock august 29, 1876 january 25, 1963 was an english bartender who trained in the us and became one of the most famous bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s. The savoy cocktail book 1936 signed by harry craddock. In the modernday search for cocktail recipes, what is lost with the immediacy of an internet search. Food and wine archives page 2 of 6 raptis rare books.

Sip one of the american bars most famous drinks, the white lady, with a vintage twist, featuring 1950s gordons gin, 1970s cointreau, lemon juice, and egg white. It was a collection of over 2,000 recipes that craddock compiled from his. Its no mean feat to remember hundreds of extraordinary cocktails, fortunately you can find 750 in the one location in the bar bible that is savoy. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddock s most popular recipes.