When you’re ready to mix up your midweek routine and host a cocktail hour in lieu of meeting at the bar, look to this witty compendium of unforgettable cocktail recipes and practices from the past! Inside, acclaimed author and style columnist Lesley Blume invites you to entertain guests in nostalgic style by surprising them with a prohibition-era Ants in the Pants, the dramatic Du Barry, the poignant Poet’s Dream, the sweet Stolen Kisses, or one of many champagne-soaked creations. ... More
When you’re ready to mix up your midweek routine and host a cocktail hour in lieu of meeting at the bar, look to this witty compendium of unforgettable cocktail recipes and practices from the past! Inside, acclaimed author and style columnist Lesley Blume invites you to entertain guests in nostalgic style by surprising them with a prohibition-era Ants in the Pants, the dramatic Du Barry, the poignant Poet’s Dream, the sweet Stolen Kisses, or one of many champagne-soaked creations. Served with sassy, historical tidbits and trivia to garnish the chatter, this Victorian-inspired collection is sure to prompt a few timeless aperitif-themed parties and bubbly weekend brunches! Boasting 144 semi-extinct but truly distinct drinks, this mixologist’s companion from Chronicle Books is an essential addition to your polished bar or vintage drink cart!
