In a recent poll of 106 of the best bars in the world by drinks international, the old fashioned is the number one selling classic cocktail, four years running. The old fashioned is certainly known as a goto drink for bartenders, mainly because its a standard bearer in mixology due to its simplicity and potential for interpretation. Robert simonson has written about cocktails, spirits, bars, and bartenders for the new york times since 2000. The story of the worlds first classic cocktail, with recipes and lore 01 by robert simonson isbn. Getting oldfashioned with robert simonson and his new cocktail. This book is all about the classic cocktail the old fashioned. The old fashioned represents the original definition of a cocktail of spirit, sugar, water, and bitters. Hes been a daytime fixture behind the long piece of mahogany at manhattans. See the ingredients, how to make it, view instrucitonal videos, and even email or text it to you phone.
The old fashioned cocktail is an essential of any bartenders drink repertoire. There is now a choice for the book collector who loves a stylish drink. The earliest version of this cocktail was simply water, sugar, bitters, and booze. Bourbon old fashioned recipe great cocktail recipes. The complete bartenders guide from the celebrated speakeasy by. Along with the manhattan and martini, it has been mentioned as part of the inaugural cocktail trinity.
A complete history of one of the worlds most iconic cocktailsn. Bostons bar book traces the old fashioned back to 1806. Add several large ice cubes and stir rapidly with a bar spoon to chill. In my humble opinion, when it comes to cocktails, it doesnt get much better than an old fashioned. Now that the old fashioned has largely returned to the original recipe from the early 19th century, it stands as an iconic american cocktail and a symbol of the modern cocktail renaissance. The old fashioned cocktail is one of my favorite year round sippers. The art of making fine bourbon first took place on the site of the woodford reserve distillery, a national historic landmark, in 1812. A delicious cocktail recipe for the old fashioned cocktail with soda water, sugar, angostura bitter and bourbon. The interesting thing compared to the others, however, is that an old fashioned cocktail can be made so many ways that a drinkers head may spin if they knew all of the variations. This book is a short read that eventually becomes a quick reference guide for the endless variations on the classic old fashioned cocktail. How to make a classic oldfashioned cocktail kitchn. A complete history of one of the worlds most iconic cocktailsnow the poster child. Books are the backbone of everything we do, publisher and cocktail kingdom proprietor greg boehm says. The old fashioned whiskey cocktail is such a classic american cocktail many believe it is the original cocktail and the only one to rival the martini.
The oldfashioned is one of the best ways to dress up your favorite whiskey. This classic oldfashioned cocktail recipe contains angostura bitters and bourbon. Traditionally old fashioned are made with one sugar cube, but i find them difficult to dissolve in the bourbon, so instead i opt for superfine sugar or simple syrup. I usually attribute this level of disagreement to the fact that the old fashioned and many other classics have their origins in the 1800s specifically, mr. Mastering the old fashioned, one of the worlds finest. Its the perfect base to build on, giving us plenty of room for experimentation, layers of flavor and all sorts of alterations. Written for the home bartender who keeps a full stock of the more obscure spirits, this book will teach you how to properly use and enjoy the tools in your arsenal.
The old fashioned is one of six root cocktails upon which all mixology is built, according to the cocktail codex, a book from the legendary. The oldfashioned is one of the oldest mixed drinks in the cocktail canon. It is traditionally served in an old fashioned glass also known as rocks glass, which predated the cocktail developed during the 19th century and given its name in the 1880s, it is an iba official cocktail. Old fashioned cocktail it doesnt taste like chicken. The story of the worlds first classic cocktail, with recipes and lore simonson, robert, krieger, daniel on. A drink formula as simple and clean as the classic whiskey oldfashioned has inspired countless drinks over the years. To read more about the history of the old fashioned with recipes for variations on this drink, i recommend the book the oldfashioned. The best cocktail books for the home bartender best products. The old fashioned posted on february 25, 2015 after spending most of my time indoors this past week due to subfreezing conditions and the birth of my first child on friday the th, ive found myself enjoying a. The old fashioned is a cocktail made by muddling sugar with bitters, adding whiskey or, less commonly, brandy, and garnishing with a twist of citrus rind. If this combination sounds a lot like an old fashioned, you would be right because that is exactly what it is. The old fashioned cocktail is one of the simplest and most delicious classic recipes. Lauren volo in the world of cocktails, the old fashioned is the person.
We caught up with the cocktail historian to learn what he had to say about his new book, the worlds oldest cocktail, fruit salads, john wilkes. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The story of the worlds first classic cocktail, with recipes and lore by. Robert simonson is such an engaging author that he makes this the perfect book to accompany an easy chair and a wellmade oldfashioned. The old fashioned cocktail pops happily into my head every year right before christmas, because they remind me of my drunk grandparents. Best old fashioned recipe how to make an old fashioned. A whiskey cocktail done the old fashioned way fitz seems like he knows his way around an old fashioned. The oldfashioned whiskey cocktail comes first among the book s 1,500 recipes. The oldfashioned is a fantastic book by writer robert simonson, that as the title says, is all about the old fashioned. Susan reigler, coauthor of the kentucky bourbon cocktail book.
The old fashioned, a timeless cocktail, is ubiquitous the world over known to spirit one up. An oldfashioned drink for modern times and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The comprehensive guide to over 1,000 cocktails cocktail book, bartender book, mixology book, mixed drinks recipe book by mittie hellmich jun 23, 2006. Truth be told until i had a proper old fashioned, i thought this was actually the drink as it was intended to be. Basic cocktails how to make an old fashioned youtube. Stir all ingredients with ice and then strain into a rocks glass with a single, large cube. Publishers have also jumped on board and reprinted numerous classic books about cocktails and mixing drinks from years gone by. Over time, the water became ice, the booze became whiskey, and the. Robert simonson is such an engaging author that he makes this the perfect book to accompany an easy chair and a wellmade oldfashioned cocktail.
They would drink them when they came to visit, and my dad would serve them with the. As with most classic cocktails, there is some contention regarding the proper way to make an old fashioned cocktail. Its something that every bar should be able to make, and like the martini, the old fashioned is one of those rare cocktails where the. Note that the original definition called for spirits of any kind.
He is the author of a proper drink and the oldfashioned, and a contributor to the essential new york times book of cocktails and savoring gotham. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Featuring a handpicked selection of recipes along with delicious details about the particularities that arose with each new variation, this spirited guide is as bracing as that classic combination of ry. Originally printed in 1930, this tome details the cocktail creations and explorations of harry craddock, an american bartender who achieved iconic status when he left the us during prohibition to work at londons savoy hotel. Its a classic cocktail thats deceptive in its complexity. Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with plenty of ice and stir never shake. Combine whiskey, bitters, and sugar in a mixing glass. One of the fastest growing areas of the rare book world is vintage cocktail books. You can make a tasty old fashioned from whiskey, of course, but also from tequila, mezcal, brandy, rum, genever, and to a lesser extent, aquavit or gin.
A complete history of one of the worlds most iconic cocktailsnow the poster child of. The old fashioned cocktail recipes hardcover book, robert. What are the best vintage cocktail books tasting table. Schmid, author of the kentucky bourbon cookbook, explores the ingredients, accessories and history of this essential cocktail. Measure the bourbon and bitters into a cocktail glass of choice.
Please read my disclosure policy since i am right in the middle of bingewatching season six of mad men. If you like cocktails youve certainly had your share of this drink. The best old fashioned cocktail recipe in all the land. In this video, i teach you how to make this classic cocktail in its original form. However, this interest is not confined to the used book trade. An essential guide to the original whiskey cocktail albert w. This is a drink of which ron swanson would approve. And despite selling some of the best bar tools and glasses in. The story of the worlds first classic cocktail, with recipes and lore. His books include the oldfashioned 2014, a proper drink 2016 and. Best cocktail books best books about cocktails both nonfiction and recipebased books. If you want to experience the ur cocktail, or if you just enjoy deliciousness, the old fashioned is the drink for you.
Drink in style with one of these variations on the classic old fashioned. Jerry thomas inclusion of the whiskey cocktail in his 1862 the bartenders guide, the worlds first cocktail book, calls for a wineglass of whiskey. The oldfashioned, in turn, inspired the book, thus serving as a lovephiltre. Youve collected the staplessugar, bitters and waterto join your whiskey and are about to get in your don draper groove. Crystal sykes is a freelance writer based in san francisco who has been writing about cocktails and culture since 20. If youre a traditionalist, you might prefer rye whiskey. Start by using good bourbon, the rule being that if you wouldnt sip it by itself it has no place at the helm of a bourbon old fashioned. My all time favorite drink is an old fashioned cocktail.
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