The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback. And finally, its beautiful and perfectly captures the mood of the art deco era. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. It features such liquid gems as damnthe weather cocktail, hanky panky cocktail, and the one exciting night cocktail. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. That is a pretty big statement and although the savoy cocktail book does contain many of the recipes of the time, it doesnt address the fact that a good handful of those recipes were originally from another cocktail book apparently, at least 146 of the recipes in the famous book came straight from hugo r. Rare signed first, limited edition the savoy cocktail book item details.
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. The nowclassic prohibition era cocktail book, originally published in 1930 by savoy. Harry craddock, author of the savoy cocktail book, on librarything. Savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddocks most popular recipes. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at. 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. No student of libations should be without this historic book. This first edition, signed by harry craddock is available at bauman rare books. Editions of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock. Being harry craddock harry craddock was one of the most influential bartenders of the early20th century, giving us what many still consider to be the bhagavad gita of cocktail books. Beaufort bar is a particular favourite of ours, not only because of its trademark cocktails but because of. Published in the wake of prohibition, his savoy cocktail book captures the spirit of the times with its historic recipes and vibrant illustrations.
Along those lines, one of the most common questions is how to interpret the cocktail recipes in the savoy cocktail book, this post, savoy cocktail volume, covers my thoughts on that matter. The savoy cocktail book by the savoy hotel, guy savoy waterstones. Bound in publishers quarter black cloth over screen printed linen covered boards, with gilt titles on spine. Cloth north america illustrated original antiquarian. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited first edition 1st 1930 ebay. The savoy cocktail book 1st edition 1930 hardback by craddock, harry edition. Secondly, cocktails, in modicum, will never go out of style.
The experience comes with a savoy cocktail book, signed by renowned head bartender, maxim schulte. Bound in publishers quarter black cloth over screen printed linen covered. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock goodreads. Firstly, its a oneoff, the author, harry craddock, never wrote another book. Without doubt, the savoy cocktail book is the coolest book in the world. A first edition of the savoy cocktail book grand auctions.
The savoy cocktail book from 1930 features a fairbanks recipe close to the sloppy joes version, offering evidence that it had existed prior to publication. Harry craddock was a united states citizen who left during prohibition and joined the american bar at the savoy hotel, london, in 1920. But complicating matters is the mention of a second fairbanks in the same book this one a 2to1. The savoy cocktail book paperback or softback by craddock, harry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rare and desirable signed twice by craddock and with an original recipe in the. So far as can be ascertained this delectable potion is not the staple diet of the esquimaux. Equal parts cognac, cointreau, lillet and lemon juice. Harry craddock the savoy cocktail book sellersupplied images. Savoy cocktail book by savoy savoy, hardcover barnes. The savoy cocktail book savoy london savoy group, craddock, harry, dorelli, peter isbn. Rare and desirable signed twice by craddock and with an original recipe in the master mixologists hand. And that shaker was buried in a wall in the savoy hotel in tribute to harry craddock. 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. If memory serves i bought this rare baby in 2012 when i was visiting london to help judge a cocktail competition for courvoisier cognac.
It features the most popular cocktails of the time in both breadth and depth, with over 700 recipes. Synonymous with style, elegance, and sophistication, the savoy is unsurprisingly also the birthplace of some of the most famous cocktails in the world. Craddock has been credited with popularizing many drinks and the invention of a number of classic cocktails, such as. One of the most famous hotels in london and located on the vibrant strand, the savoy is home to a range of luxurious restaurants and bars. He had an eighteen year tenure at the savoy hotel in london which is when he wrote this collection of 750 cocktails. Another way to access them is through the savoy cocktail book index. Signed limited edition, published simultaneously to the first trade edition. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Lavish color 1930 reproduction of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, bartender of the savoy hotel in london. The savoy cocktail book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. As max warner said, craddock didnt get a grand funeral, but he certainly deserves a grand day of remembrance. Buy the savoy cocktail book by the savoy hotel, guy savoy from waterstones today. He left america during prohibition and sailed to liverpool with his wife and daughter before joining the american bar at the savoy hotel, london, in 1920. On the 50th anniversary of his death, alice lascelles reveals new details about his past and tracks his incredible influence on londons contemporary cocktail. Sip one of the american bars most famous drinks, the white lady, with a vintage twist, featuring 1950s gordons gin, 1970s cointreau, lemon juice, and egg white.
A previous catering company owners name has been inked along the head edge of the front board. The savoy cocktail book is still used as a reference by the american bar, although tastes today have changed since the 1920s, when cocktails tended. By using librarything you acknowledge that you have read. The term american bar refers to a bar serving mixed or american style drinks, more commonly known as cocktails the american bar at the savoy is the longest surviving of these bars and one of the most iconic cocktail bars in the world. The savoy cocktail book by the savoy hotel, guy savoy. Weedout redundant recipes with alternate names, and you might lose 40% of this book. The savoy cocktail book 1936 signed by harry craddock. Savoy stomp stomping through the savoy cocktail book. The savoy cocktail book by craddock, harry and a great selection of. A tribute to harry craddock on the 50th anniversary of his.
It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the time and which are just as popular today. Over of these were published in the savoy cocktail book in 1930. It was probably first thought of in south carolina hence its name. Vintage white lady cocktail in the american bar savoy hotel. 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 is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london. Originally published by constable in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of the savoy s most popular recipes. The savoy cocktail book 1st edition 1930 hardback by. First state text with number on title page, and bacardi cocktail eratta slip on page 25. Ensslins 1917 cocktail guide entailed, recipes for mixed drinks. Craddock was one of the most famous cocktail barmen of the 1920s and 1930s.
The savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited. The book was compiled in the height of londons jazz age by harry craddock, the bartender at the savoy hotel. Originally published by constable in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of the savoys most popular recipes. The savoy cocktail book 1936 craddock vintage hotel london. 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 harry craddock associated with work, savoy hotel london, england associated with work.
Theres a lot of charm in this relic of prohibition era cocktail culture, but as a recipe book the savoy should not be taken seriously. During the 1920s and 1930s, prohibitiondodging americans visiting london for teadances and cocktails made the bar at the savoy their home. Releasing the savoy cocktail book in 1930, harry craddock sealed the fortunes of the classic cocktail, the savoy as a mixed drink institution and himself as a cocktail. Enjoy the best live music every evening at the american bar. Signed limited edition, number 227 of an unspecified number of copies. Craddocks the savoy cocktail book was published in 1930, and is still in print today. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock first edition signed. Craddocks the savoy cocktail book, a collection of 750 cocktails, was first published in 1930 and is still in print today. 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 book has remained in print since then and was subsequently republished in 1952, 1965, 1985, 1996, and expanded in 1999 and 2014.
The savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddock s most popular recipes. Abaa the savoy cocktail book by craddock, harry search. The savoy cocktail book was written by henry craddock, one of the most famous bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s. The cocktail recipes in this book have been compiled by harry craddock of the savoy hotel, london being intersperrsed with images of shakers, bottles and other bar accoutrements. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock abebooks. First edition, copy number 241 of an unspecified amount in the special limited edition, signed by harry craddock. Home the savoy cocktail book 1st edition 1930 hardback click for full size.