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The Old Fashioned: An Essential Guide to the Original Whiskey Cocktail

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American tavern owners caused a sensation in the late eighteenth century when they mixed sugar, water, bitters, and whiskey and served the drink with rooster feather stirrers. The up to date version of this “original cocktail,” widely referred to as the Old Fashioned, is a standard in any bartender’s repertoire and holds the distinction of being the only mixed drink ever to rival the Martini in popularity.

In The Old Fashioned, Gourmand Award–winning creator Albert W. A. Schmid profiles the many of us and places that have contributed to the drink’s legend since its origin. This satisfying book explores the history of the Old Fashioned through its ingredients and accessories―a rocks glass, rye whiskey or bourbon, sugar, bitters, and orange zest to garnish―and details the cocktail’s surprising influence on the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel and the Broadway musical scene, in addition to its curious connection to the SAT college entrance examination. Schmid also considers the affect of quite a lot of bourbons on the taste of the drink and reviews the timeless debate about whether to muddle.

This spirited guide is an entertaining and refreshing read, featuring a handpicked selection of recipes at the side of delicious details about the particularities that arose with each and every new variation. Perfect for any individual with a passion for mixology or bourbon, The Old Fashioned is a cocktail book for all seasons.

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