The WALDORF ASTORIA Bar Book 2016 Hardcover Edition Vintage Cocktails NYC

The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book 2016 hardcover edition. Book jas an inscription inside the first page (see photo). No other marked pages, missing pages or other flaws. Original retail price sticker of $25 still on the back of the book. Frank Caiafa - Bar Manager of the legendary Peacock Alley bar in the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, stirs in recipes, history and how-to while serving up a heady mix of the world's greatest cocktails. Learn to easily prepare pre-Prohibition classics such as the original Manhattan, or daiquiris just as Hemingway preferred them. Caiafa also introduces his own award-winning creations, including the Cole Porter, an enhanced whiskey sour named for the famous Waldorf resident. Each recipe features tips and variations along with notes on the drink's history, so you can master the basics, then get adventurous-and impress friends with fascinating cocktail trivia. The book also provides advice on setting up your home bar and scaling up your favorite recipe for a party. Since it first opened in 1893, the Waldorf Astoria New York has been one of the world's most iconic hotels. Whether you're a novice who's never adventured beyond a gin and tonic or an expert looking to expand your repertoire, The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book is the only cocktail guide you need on your shelf.