Have you ever wondered: how did bar culture actually begin? How did the first mixed drinks come about? What role did drinking establishments play in society, and how did all of that change over the centuries?
This book is a detailed journey from the first taverns and ordinaries of the 1630s to the present day. America, Europe, Asia - the history of drinks and bar culture without geographical boundaries.
I'm not writing an encyclopedia. I'm acting as a guide: facts and research, mixed with the personal perspective of someone who has stood behind the bar himself. Verified information and a living voice.
This book is for anyone who cares about bar culture. You don't have to be a bartender to read it and enjoy it - whether you're an enthusiast who makes cocktails at home, a working bartender, or simply someone who likes going to bars and knows more than Sex on the Beach and Long Island.
