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Discover the origins of the modern cocktail in 1862: The Bartender's Guide, the modern adaptation of Jerry Thomas's How to Mix Drinks and Christian Schultz's A Manual for the Manufacture of Cordials, Liquors, Fancy Syrups, etc., etc.-originally published together in 1862 as a single volume containing over 600 recipes. Jerry Thomas's guide stands as the first printed compendium of cocktail recipes, codifying the distinctly American invention of the cocktail. The term ""cocktail"" debuted in print in 1806, and 19th-century bartenders from New York to New Orleans refined its classic form. This edition preserves every original formula while enhancing usability for today's reader. Recipes are reorganized into intuitive categories, measurements are updated to modern standards, and period terminology is clarified without altering intent. Detailed notes on historical ingredients, contextual commentary, and a complete glossary illuminate the methods and mindset of early mixologists. Balancing vintage aesthetics with contemporary readability, the layout features photo-realistic reinterpretations of the original engravings-generated via artificial intelligence-to reinforce the book's blend of authenticity and clarity. Perfect for professional bartenders, beverage historians, and cocktail enthusiasts, this adaptation bridges past and present, offering a scholarly yet practical guide to the art and origins of American mixology.

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Ben Hammer is a Los Angeles-based audio mixer and sound supervisor whose credits include multiple Emmy-winning and nominated television productions. He's also an award-winning composer and musician.Earlier in his career, when work was scarce, Ben did a stint as a bartender-starting out as a newcomer, he worked his way up to lead bartender in L.A. venues and mentored new hires along the way. One of his signature cocktails even earned a spot in Gaz Regan's 101 Best New Cocktails series-a milestone that still fuels his passion for mixology.Alongside his audio and music career, Ben's longstanding curiosity about cocktail history led him to tackle Jerry Thomas's 1862 landmark guide. Frustrated by poor scans, archaic measures, and hard-to-find originals, he transcribed every recipe and adapted them into clear, modern terms. The result-1862: The Bartender's Guide-delivers faithful, user-friendly recipes that honor mixology's founding text.When he's not mixing tracks or cocktails, Ben dreams of retiring to Japan with his wife and being ""that crazy old bartender"" who runs a tiny owner-operator bar, delighting guests with seasonal creations at his own pace.

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