Savoy Cocktail Book

by Savoy Group, Peter Dorelli

Supreme gentility and extraordinary fun were the hallmarks of London high society in the 1930s, and when The Savory Cocktail Book was first published, it not only enriched the style of the time, it became part of it in the 1990s. The Savoy continues to evoke a world of timeless elegance, and this updated edition of The Savoy Cocktail Book presents some marvelous new concoctions. With 750 classic cocktails, the tradition of sophisticated soirees can be recreated time and time again.

Genres: Food and Drink, Nonfiction, Reference, Cocktails, Cookbooks

286 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1999

Reviews

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5/5…Review is in a different edition.

[Gabriel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a faithful reproduction of the original Savoy Cocktail Book written by Harry Craddock, one of the giants of bartending, in 1930. Craddock's humor is wonderful throughout the book and though the recipes are definitely from a time when drinks were less 'long' (I can't imagine trying some of these) they are well arranged, accurate to the drinks' original intents, and thorough.

The portions explaining how various wines, especially champagne, are produced are wonderfully written and highly informative; much more so than more modern guides I've read. A delightful book.

[Mick · Rating 5 out of 5]

yeah, i read this pretty much every day. one of the penultimate guides to prohibition-era cocktails. And please -- just throw that bottle of vodka away. Gin and whiskey are the true spirits of the cocktail.

[Josh · Rating 3 out of 5]

An enjoyable, albeit dated read (90ish years for bartending is a lot). The sheer amount of recipes that feature a combination of gin, French vermouth, Italian vermouth, and bitters is confounding.

The illustrations are among the best elements of the book.

[Arisa Senanuch · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is wonderful

[JT · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tastes have changed somewhat....

[jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

old-school cocktail recipes from the Savoy hotel in London