This paperback is a reprint of the 1895 revised edition of "The Mixicologist or How to Mix All Kinds of Fancy Drinks." "Containing Clear and Reliable Directions for Mixing All the Different Beverages Used in the United States, Embracing Juleps, Cobblers, Cocktails, Punches, Durkees, "Trilbys, " Etc., Etc., in Endless Variety, With Some Recipes on Cooking, and Other General Information."C F Lawlor was a dedicated professional bartender. He wrote, "This book has been prepared for the benefit of those who patronize the best bar-rooms, wine-rooms, and club-rooms, so that they may know what is really good, and when and where they can get it." The book includes recipes for hundreds of drinks (including Abstinthe and variations, and many other mixed drinks never heard of), and very good advice on selecting quality liquor. Keep this one in the bar. Or give it to a bartender as a gift. Or just someone who likes drinking.Contains period advertisements.