If you want to impress a potential employer with your cocktail making expertise, recreate harry craddocks original white lady recipe found in the savoy cocktail book. His book includes a chapter on cocktails suitable for a prohibition country and an entertaining autobiographical essay on wines by colette. Jun 23, 2016 notethe savoy cocktail book contains over 700 cocktail recipes and a section on wine. The book has remained in print since then and was subsequently republished in 1952, 1965, 1985, 1996, and expanded in 1999. I always thought a cocktail should have simple syrup to round it out even if its just a dash. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Rare and desirable signed twice by craddock and with an original recipe in the master mixologists hand. The hardcover edition looks like they made color copies of a very small.
Its been an industry musthave since its first edition. Without bacardi cocktails addendum slip at page 25. Jun 17, 2014 the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, because it made an immediate difference to my craft. More information about this seller contact this seller 11. Buy the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock isbn.
The savoy cocktail book compiled by harry craddock decorations by gilbert rumbold. Vintage binding features green and golden illustrated covers, with golden text and rounded spine, as well as colorful illustrated endpapers. The ultimate guide to mixology can be found in one of these cocktail books. Hes famously known as the head bartender at the world famous savoy hotel in strand, london where in 1930 he authored the savoy cocktail book. In 1930 at the request of the savoy, he compiled the savoy cocktail book.
Craddocks great book has been reissued in innumerable editions by many publishers. The plethora of classic recipes and witty quips the pepper the pages make this a favorite of cocktail aficionados everywhere. Equal parts cognac, cointreau, lillet and lemon juice. It opened my eyes to what constitutes a good cocktail and what can work in a cocktail. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock first edition signed. Its no mean feat to remember hundreds of extraordinary cocktails, fortunately you can find 750 in the one location in the bar bible that is savoy. 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. Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle observations upon wine and their special occasions. Harry craddock was one of the most famous cocktail barmen of the 1920s and 1930s. Craddock only wrote one book, the savoy cocktail book, but many of the cocktails in that book are justly renowned and worth adding to your repertoire.
Featuring drinks created by all 11 head bartenders, volume i has been signed by five surviving head bartenders. Typically, the boards are heavily rubbed due to the gold and silver foil. Signed limited edition, number 227 of an unspecified number of copies. Lavish color 1930 reproduction of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, bartender of the savoy hotel in london.
No student of libations should be without this historic book. Originally published in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of harrys most popular recipes. Savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddocks most popular recipes. Each of the 20 cocktails featured in the menu have been inspired by some of the most iconic songs played in the bar today. Savoy cocktail book first edition signed harry craddock. Into the next millennium, the savoy hotel continues to evoke a world of elegance and style, and this updated edition features several new cocktails including the millennium cocktail, created by peter dorelli, the former savoy head barman. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktail recipes, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and bold art deco binding, inscribed on the verso of the dedication page in the year of publication. If memory serves i bought this rare baby in 2012 when i was visiting london to help judge a cocktail competition for courvoisier cognac. B000vujk1e yellow cloth with red lettering on spine. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock goodreads. Revised edition the cocktail recipes in this book have been compiled by harry craddock of the savoy hotel, london. I was approached during the lunch break by a man who told me that hed just seen a signed copy of the 1933 edition of the savoy cocktail book in. Abaa the savoy cocktail book by craddock, harry search.
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. Affordable facsimile copies sell by the cocktail shaker load. Savoy cocktail by harry craddock, first edition abebooks. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the timeand which are just as popular today. Foxing to pages, paper clip mark and light crease to prelims. He is known for his tenure at the savoy hotel in london, and for his 1930 book, the savoy cocktail book. The publishing quality of the book is extremely poor. With the boards unusually bright, with only a small amount of wear. First state text with number on title page, and bacardi cocktail eratta slip on page 25. When the savoy cocktail book was first published, it not only enriched the style of the timesit became part of it. This is identifiable by a recipe on page 25 called the bacardi special cocktail, which appears in all subsequent editions as, simply, bacardi cocktail. This spectacular 400page book which comes in luxury clamshell case is signed by nancy sinatra, frank sinatra jr. Signed limited edition, published simultaneously to the first trade edition. Best cocktail recipe books to help you mix the perfect.
First edition, copy number 241 of an unspecified amount in the special limited edition, signed by harry craddock. Mar 26, 2015 when the savoy cocktail book was first published, it not only enriched the style of the times. American bar savoy hotel in london cocktail bar covent. The savoy is a celebrated london landmark boasting some of the capit. It features such liquid gems as damn the weather cocktail, hanky panky cocktail, and the one exciting night cocktail. The savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddock s most popular recipes. Complied by harry craddock, the head bartender of the american bar at the famous savoy hotel, the book describes itself as a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks know and vastly appreciated in the year of. Preceded in the same year by a signed limited edition and a london edition. The signed limited edition has become quite scarce.
Rare signed first, limited edition the savoy cocktail book. A lovely copy of the iconic cocktail guide, signed by the author. The savoy delighted to be supporting the benevolent a. Classy savoy aficionados and anyone drawn to this book clearly has good taste will appreciate this edition s iconic cover in addition to the classic, definitive text savoyists accept no substitute. More information about this seller contact this seller 10. Number 92 of an unsuspecified edition signed by the author, with a further illegible presentation inscription.
Per gq behind every great bartender literally is a roughedup, stained copy of the savoy cocktail book. Here are our best picks, guaranteed to increase your knowledge of the world of bartending. Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry notes of amusement and interest concerning them, together with subtle observations upon wines and their special occasions. From a negroni to a caipirinha, here are the tomes to help you mix up your own. The cocktail key, herbert jenkins 1930 food drink prohibition book, not savoy.
For the ultimate in convenience and ease, consider our spiralbound edition. The nowclassic prohibition era cocktail book, originally published in 1930 by savoy hotel in london. More information about this seller contact this seller 15. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the time and which are just as popular today. Half title, coloured decorations by gilbert rumbold. Rare signed first, limited edition the savoy cocktail book item details. Sinatra, a luxurious book curated by frank sinatras granddaughter, amanda erlinger. 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, paperback barnes. Details about the savoy cocktail book signed by harry craddock early uk edition 1933. The savoy cocktail book signed by harry craddock early uk. Taking you from slings to smashes, fizzes to flips, and. First state text with number on title page, and bacardi cocktail eratta.
Savoy cocktail book by savoy savoy, hardcover barnes. Bound in publishers quarter black cloth over screen printed linen covered boards, with gilt titles on spine. I was preparing myself for something on the sweet side like a sidecar especially with the addition of lillet, but it was crisp and light. Being in the main a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks, known and vastly appreciated in this year of grace 1930, with sundry. The awardwinning american bar team is behind a unique and innovative cocktail menu, the savoy songbook, which pays homage to the legendary musicians and songwriters that have entertained guests in the bar for decades. The savoy cocktail book signed by harry craddock early etsy. A solid, handsome copy despite the outer wear with very interesting related ephemera. The plethora of classic recipes and witty quips the pepper the pages make this a favorite of cocktail. Here they were entertained by legendary american barman harry craddock, inventor of the white lady and popularizer of the dry martini. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. It features the most popular cocktails of the time in both breadth and depth, with over 700 recipes. Into the next millennium, the savoy hotel continues to evoke a world of elegance and style, and this updated edition features several new cocktails including the millennium cocktail, created by peter dorelli, the former savoy.
However, there is only one true first edition, which we offer here. I was approached during the lunch break by a man who told me that hed just seen a signed copy of the 1933 edition of the savoy cocktail book in a nearby antiquarian bookstore. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited first edition 1st 1930. First edition of this iconic, definitive text on cocktails. Mar 26, 2015 buy the savoy cocktail book reprint ed. The savoy guide has for a long time been seen as the endall beall of cocktail books. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, because it made an immediate difference to my craft. Sep 26, 20 craddock only wrote one book, the savoy cocktail book, but many of the cocktails in that book are justly renowned and worth adding to your repertoire.
Originally published by constable in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of the savoy s most popular recipes. The book was compiled in the height of londons jazz age by harry craddock, the bartender at the savoy hotel. First edition an exceptional and very smart, first edition copy of the iconic 1930s collection of drinks recipes, the savoy cocktail book. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Harry craddock august 29, 1876 january 25, 1963 was an english bartender who trained in the us and became one of the most famous bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Editions of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock. The savoy cocktail book signed by harry craddock early.