The savoy cocktail book was written by henry craddock, one of the most famous bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s. The savoy cocktail book is a collection of hundreds of drink recipes documented and sometimes created by harry craddick, the head barman at the american bar inside the savoy hotel in london during the 1920s and 1930s. Perhaps the most famous cocktail compendium ever, with addl sections on wine, champagne, port and sherry. Feb 11, 20 108 absinthe cocktails in the 1930 savoy hotel cocktail book. An exceptional and very smart, first edition copy of the iconic 1930 s collection of drinks recipes, the savoy cocktail book. Old fashioned cocktail recipe, the ultimate classic cocktail. Synonymous with style, elegance, and sophistication, the savoy is unsurprisingly also the birthplace of some of the most famous cocktails in the world. The iconic savoy cocktail book has long been recognized as a quintessential book in exemplarizing the fun and frivolity of the 1930s. The book has remained in print since then and was subsequently republished in 1952, 1965, 1985, 1996, and expanded in 1999 and 2014.
May 29, 2016 in 1930 at the request of the savoy, he compiled the savoy cocktail book. Every absinthe cocktail in the savoy cocktail book 1930. The champagne cocktail made its first appearance during world war i in paris at an american bar 1. The book slinger the savoy cocktail book 1930 art in the age. Taking you from slings to smashes, fizzes to flips, and featuring art deco. Lavish color 1930 reproduction of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, bartender of the savoy hotel in london. The most expensive copy to sell on abebooks was a rare inscribed 1930 first edition for. It was a collection of over 2,000 recipes that craddock compiled from his years as a bartender. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock goodreads.
Sep 18, 2014 originally published by constable in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of the savoy s most popular recipes. This is a good copy of the classic book of cocktails, which was compiled in 1930 by harry craddock of the savoy hotel london, with wonderful decorations and illustrations by gilbert rumbold, very much in the art deco style that was appropriate at that time. The iconic cocktail book by the famous american barman of the savoy hotel in london. Craddock was one of the most famous cocktail barmen of the 1920s and 1930s. Named after the first modern machine gun, the drink packs a punch far beyond the average lowproof glass of champagne. Featuring over 750 classic cocktails from the savoy in london, this is the savoy cocktail book, 1st impression, 1930 in this, one of. Shake well and strain into cock tail glass, with a cherry. Its possible that people buy the 1930 editions for the stunning art deco cover. The nowclassic prohibition era cocktail book, originally published in 1930 by savoy hotel in london. Savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddocks most popular recipes.
Apr 21, 20 harry craddock was a united states citizen who left during prohibition and joined the american bar at the savoy hotel, london, in 1920. With the paginated prelims and tippedin bacardi cocktail slip to p. Jul 07, 2018 lavish color 1930 reproduction of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, bartender of the savoy hotel in london. Buy the savoy cocktail book illustrated by craddock, harry isbn. Craddocks the savoy cocktail book, a collection of 750 cocktails, was first published in 1930 and is still in print today. Craddock was born in the united kingdom, emigrated to the united states to train as a barman. Editions of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock. Octavo, original half black cloth, pictorial endpapers. The savoy cocktail book, by harry craddock, 1st edition. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktails, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and lovely art deco binding. The savoy cocktail book compiled by harry craddock decorations by gilbert rumbold. An exceptional and very smart, first edition copy of the iconic 1930s collection of drinks recipes, the savoy cocktail book. He had an eighteen year tenure at the savoy hotel in london which is when he wrote this collection of 750 cocktails.
The savoy cocktail book harry craddock 1930 savoy hotel hb republished 2014. Typically, the boards are heavily rubbed due to the gold. The classic bar manual to your own online collection at. The savoy cocktail book the first edition rare books. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback. Its possible that people buy the 1930 editions for the stunning art deco cover alone.
Originally published by constable in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of the savoys most popular recipes. The savoy cocktail book was first published in 1930 and has been in print ever since. What ended the career of the worlds first celebrity. In 1926 harry craddock 18761963,the king of cocktail shakers, left prohibition u. Here they were entertained by legendary american barman harry craddock, inventor o synonymous with style, elegance, and sophistication, the savoy is unsurprisingly also the birthplace of some of the most. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback barnes. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock 1930 1st edition facsimile. Craddocks the savoy cocktail book was published in 1930, and is still in print today. The savoy cocktail book in 1930, who refused to return to. A buyers guide to vintage cocktail books serious eats.
Published in 1930 by constable when herbert hoover was in the white house and ramsey mcdonald in number 10, the savoy cocktail book is now more popular than ever. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the time and which are just as popular today. No student of libations should be without this historic book. A first edition, first printing published by constable in 1930.
The savoy cocktail book, 1930 book for sale at 1stdibs. With the boards unusually bright, with only a small amount of wear. The savoy cocktail book hardcover illustrated, 7 july 2018 by harry craddock author visit amazons harry craddock page. It was a collection of over 2,000 recipes that craddock compiled from. Originally published in 1930 by constable and company ltd.
Please view the pictures to determine the condition and ask any questions before purchasing, more images and details available upon request. Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys daisies, slings, schrubs, smaches, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fizzes, juleps, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundy notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle observationd upon wines an their special occasions. Jul 12, 2017 in 1930, the hotel published the savoy cocktail book, which craddock had compiled and would grow into an icon for its swank deco design and sophisticated drink recipes. Jan 17, 2021 harry craddock the savoy cocktail book first uk edition 1930. The most popular french 75 recipe calls for gin wine folly. Interesting since absinthe had been banned in its major production countries in 1912 and 1915. Taking you from slings to smashes, fizzes to flips, and featuring art deco illustrations, this book is the perfect gift for any. The savoy cocktail book 1st edition 1930 hardback author. Aug 19, 2011 but theres hardly a better way to add some vintage class to your life than with the savoy cocktail book a compendium of drink recipes from the 1920s and 30s when prohibitiondodging americans visited londons iconic savoy bar for teadances and mixed drinks shaken and stirred by iconic american barman harry craddock, who.
Conceived and compiled around 1930 by harry craddock, the popular bartender at londons savoy hotel, as a souvenir for his american clientele,the savoy. Originally published in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of harrys most popular recipes. Savoy cocktail book by craddock, harry and a great selection of related books, art and. The savoy cocktail book 1930 1st edition tristan stephenson. Previous ownership stamp from bridge of cally hotel on front free endpaper. So far as i can tell, it is a beautifully produced facsimile of the 1930 s original, with the original text and illustrations, in colour, printed on good quality paper.
The savoy cocktail book, published a recipe in 1930 for this classic cocktail that calls for gin, lemon juice, simple syrup and some bubbles. Savoy cocktail book by savoy savoy, hardcover barnes. Similar to between the sheets it is a cocktail you can play with and make your own. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the timeand which are just as popular today. While at the savoy, craddock cofounded the united kingdom bartenders guild in 1934. Originally published in 1930, the book features 750 of craddocks most beloved recipes, from slings to smashes, fizzes to flips, alongside. From slings to smashes, fizzes to flips, and featuring art deco illustrations, harry craddock was the king of cocktail shakers, and the savoy cocktail books contains humorous anecdotes on the origin of the cocktail and its purpose for the solace of man, as well as an elucidation of the manners and customs of people of quality in a period of some equality.
Covers are worn, with some loss of gilt on both panels. Affordable facsimile copies sell by the cocktail shaker load. Retro recipes for drinks from the 1920s 1930s brain pickings. Harry craddock the savoy cocktail book first uk edition 1930. In 1930 at the request of the savoy, he compiled the savoy cocktail book. 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. Craddock has been credited with popularizing many drinks and the invention of a number of classic cocktails, such as the white lady and corpse. Published in 1930 by constable when herbert hoover was in the white house and ramsey mcdonald in number 10, the savoy cocktail book is now more. During the 1920s and 1930s, prohibitiondodging americans visiting london for teadances and cocktails made the bar at the savoy their home. Harry craddock was an english bartender who became one of the most famous bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s. 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. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock 1930 first us etsy.
What ended the career of the worlds first celebrity female. Harry craddock the savoy cocktail book 1930 catawiki. First published in 1930, reprinted editions now include over 750 drinks including new cocktail recipes along with lots of. Harry craddock left america during prohibition to work as a cocktail barman for the american bar at londons savoy hotel.
May 16, 2012 the first french 75 recipe was printed in the savoy cocktail book in 1930 by harry macelhone. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The covers boards and spine are worn but internally the book is bright, clean and the pages are free from tares, rips and annotations. Aside from the newly designed dustwrapper, a facsimile reprint of the original edition, incorporating the original layout with the decorations by gilbert rumbold. The book has remained in print since then and was subsequently republished in 1952, 1965, 1985, 1996, and expanded in 1999.
In 1999, a new foreward was added by peter dorelli, the 9th head barman in the american bars history, along with recipes for some of the famous libations from the american bar whipped up in modern times. Craddock was born in the united kingdom, emigrated to the united states to train as a barman, returned to england after the onset of prohibition, and became one of the worlds most famous bartenders of the 1920s 1930s. Originally published by constable in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of the savoy s most popular recipes. Read download the savoy cocktail book pdf pdf download. The savoy cocktail book 1st edition 1930 hardback by craddock. Book, the savoy cocktail book, 1930 objects collection of. Here they were entertained by legendary american barman harry craddock, inventor of the white lady and popularizer of the dry martini.
It features the most popular cocktails of the time in both breadth and depth, with over 700 recipes. Apr 06, 2021 famed as an eyeopener brunch drink or hangover remedy, the corpse reviver no. Harry craddock the savoy cocktail book first uk edition. The savoy cocktail book first edition raptis rare books. While prohibition had been designed to be inclusive and helpful for those who were deemed. You can get your own copy of the savoy cocktail book here.
Browse and save recipes from the savoy cocktail book. The savoy cocktail book, by harry craddock, 1st edition, 1930. First edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. Previous ownership stamp from bridge of cally hotel on.
Vintage binding features green and golden illustrated covers, with golden text and rounded spine, as well as colorful illustrated endpapers. Published in the wake of prohibition, his savoy cocktail book captures the spirit of the times with its historic recipes and vibrant illustrations. Retro recipes for drinks from the 1920s 1930s derby fizz, gin daisy, and other prohibitionera treats for your next dinner party. Refreshing and tasty this cocktail owes it terrible name to the reason it is not more popular. First edition of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock.
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