The revered harry craddock, author of the savoy cocktail book, is a legendary figure in the cocktail world. Savoy cocktail book by craddock, harry and a great selection of related books. It features the most popular cocktails of the time in both breadth and depth, with over 700 recipes. When the savoy cocktail book was first published, it not only enriched the style of the times. Both supreme gentility and extraordinary fun characterized londons high society in the 1930s. Oct 27, 20 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. Harry craddock was an english bartender who rose to glory in the us and became one of the most famous bartenders of his time. Mar, 2014 whilst the original was first noted by harry johnson in 1888, it is another harry, harry craddock one of the bestknown bartenders of the early 20th century and a legend in the cocktail making world who helped make the martini what it is today. Buy the savoy cocktail book book online at low prices in. Harry craddock was one of the most famous cocktail barmen of the 1920s and 1930s. 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. The cocktail recipes in this book have been compiled by harry craddock of the savoy hotel london.
Strain into a prechileed cocktail glass or cocktail. Complied by harry craddock, the head bartender of the american bar at the famous savoy hotel, the book describes itself as a complete compendium of the cocktails, rickeys, daisies, slings, shrubs, smashes, fizzes, juleps, cobblers, fixes, and other drinks know and vastly appreciated in the year of. Exact facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. Mar 26, 2015 with over 750 classic cocktail recipes, the savoy cocktail book allows you to recreate the tradition of sophisticated soirees at the savoy time and time again. Originally published by constable in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of the savoy s most popular recipes. Published in the wake of prohibition, his savoy cocktail book. He left the us during prohibition and came to work in london becoming head bartender at first the savoy and later the dorchester. The savoy cocktail book was written by henry craddock, one of the most famous bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s. Originally published in 1930, the savoy cocktail book features 750 of harrys most popular recipes. Pdf the savoy cocktail book download full pdf book.
United kingdom harry craddock, one of the most famous barmen of the 1920s and 1930s, took over the bar at the savoy hotel in 1925 from a lady named ada coleman. Marmalade gin cocktail recipe savoy cocktail book by harry. Weedout redundant recipes with alternate names, and you might lose 40% of this book. Craddock is known for his tenure at the savoy hotel in london, and for his 1930 book, the savoy cocktail book. Greener books london, united kingdom seller rating. Equal parts cognac, cointreau, lillet and lemon juice. The savoy cocktail book and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock first british. In 1926, harry craddock fled prohibition in the united states to become head barman at. Very good with some wear to the silver foil binding. The book has remained in print since then and was subsequently republished in 1952, 1965, 1985, 1996, and expanded in 1999 and 2014. Every page of this classic was printed in color originally and our reprint reproduces all the drawings in color. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktails, with.
Mar 10, 2015 harry craddock left america during prohibition to work as a cocktail barman for the american bar at londons savoy hotel. In the modernday search for cocktail recipes, what is lost with the immediacy of an internet search. Craddocks the savoy cocktail book was published in 1930, and is still in print today. Loosely inserted is a receipt from 1940 for 3 tumblers purchased at thomas goode and co by one mrs. Sep 26, 20 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. Firstly, its a oneoff, the author, harry craddock, never wrote another book. On the 50th anniversary of his death, alice lascelles reveals new details about his past and tracks his incredible influence on londons contemporary cocktail. Savoy cocktail for sale in uk 57 used savoy cocktails. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock signed limited. In 1927, in a unique masterpiece called life and letters of henry william thomas, an autobiography of thomas, written by the author charles v.
Savoy cocktail book first edition signed harry craddock. Craddock was one of the most famous cocktail barmen of the 1920s and 1930s. The savoy cocktail book 20 reprint of 1930 edition. Enjoy the convenience of our spiral edition for greater cocktail mixing ease. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock abebooks. Harry craddock august 29, 1876 january 25, 1963 was an english bartender who trained in the us and became one of the most famous bartenders of the 1920s and 1930s.
A recreation of the famous savoy cocktail book, first published in 1930 and put together by harry craddock, the legendary man behind the hotels american bar at the time. 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. Its no mean feat to remember hundreds of extraordinary cocktails, fortunately you can find 750 in the one location in the bar bible that is savoy. Loosely inserted is a receipt from 1940 for 3 tumblers purchased at thomas goode and co by one. The savoy cocktail by craddock, harry and a great selection of related books. Its possible that people buy the 1930 editions for the stunning art deco cover alone. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback. The savoy cocktail book by craddock, harry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the time and which are just as popular today. Formed in 2002 by gun member dante gizzi, the band gained major exposure with slots at t in the park 2005, v festival 2005 and again at t in the park in 2006. The recipes are classic recipes but since the book was written in 1930, there are no recipes for. Editions of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock. The dean of shakers, he is credited with inventing the dry martini as well as several classic cocktails, including corpse reviver no.
Savoy cocktail book, 1930 1st edition, deco cover art. Andrew amelinckx pages through the 150year history of the bar book to recall its reliability and record of time. Harry craddock the savoy cocktail book first uk edition 1930. First edition, copy number 241 of an unspecified amount in the special limited edition, signed by harry craddock. No student of libations should be without this historic book. Wheeler and first published in 1926, thomas already referred to a dunlop cocktail. It is a fascinating record of the cocktails that set london alight at the timeand which are just as popular. Feb 15, 2015 savoy cocktail book, 1930 1st edition, deco cover art want feb 15, 2015 savoy cocktail book, 1930 1st edition, deco cover art want stay safe and healthy. Also, the drinks are all organized alphabetically regardless of the main type of spirit gin, vodka, etc. Anyway, if you think the savoy cocktail book has a lot of recipes, it is claimed harry had an index box filled with recipes, and added the 2000th recipe card to the box in 1928.
Octavo, original half black cloth, pictorial endpapers. Pour al ingedirnets into a cocktail shaker filled with ice cubes and shake well. Harry craddock moved to the united states in 1897 where he worked at hollenden hotel, a luxury hotel in downtown cleveland, ohio, then at the knickerbocker. Harry craddock left america during prohibition to work as a cocktail barman for the american bar at londons savoy hotel. Harry craddock was a united states citizen who left during prohibition and joined the american bar at the savoy hotel, london, in 1920. During prohibition, craddock returned to england, where he worked at the american bar of londons savoy hotel and cofounded the united kingdom bartenders guild. Born in stroud, gloucestershire, craddock moved to the united states. In near fine condition with a blurb on wines affixed opposite halftitle, the final four pages with some manuscript cocktail recipes in a contemporary hand. Shake vigorously until well chilled and finestrain into a prechilled cocktail glass3. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, paperback barnes. Although the dunlop is listed in harry craddock s the savoy cocktail book 1930, it was not the first listing of a cocktail with the same name. At the time, as a marketing promotion, the hotel asked him to compile his recipes into a single book, and the savoy cocktail book was published in 1930. Signed limited edition, published simultaneously to the first trade edition.
Bound in publishers quarter black cloth over screen printed linen covered boards, with gilt titles on spine. 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. The savoy cocktail book by harry craddock goodreads. While at the savoy, craddock co founded the united kingdom bartenders. The savoy cocktail book harry craddock first british edition 1st print 1930 ebay skip to main content. The earliest known mention of a cocktail of this description is in bartender and author harry craddock s savoy cocktail book of 1930. If you want to impress a potential employer with your cocktail making expertise, recreate harry craddocks original white lady recipe found in the savoy cocktail book. These 1930s cocktails are very much to my taste, as they are generally short, sharp and alcoholic. Savoy cocktail by harry craddock, first edition abebooks. Lavish color 1930 reproduction of the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, bartender of the savoy hotel in london. Harry craddock was born in stroud, england in 1875. This contains a small section of new cocktails at the front, courtesy of the bars new curators, daniel baernreuther and erik lorincz, but it is otherwise an excellent. Craddock s the savoy cocktail book was published in 1930, and is still in print today.
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. Reviewed in the united states on december 29, 2017. The recipes are classic recipes but since the book was written in 1930, there are no recipes for more modern drinks such as a mojito. Published in the wake of prohibition, his savoy cocktail book captures the spirit of the times with its historic recipes and vibrant illustrations. The savoy cocktail book 9781626540927 by harry craddock and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The cocktail first appears in the savoy cocktail book compiled by harry craddock in the year 1930. First issue with number on title page and bacardi cocktail slip that was tipped into page 25 loose but included with book. To the rear note paper there is one recipe written, in pencil, by a contemporary hand for a hells angel. Here they were entertained by legendary american barman harry craddock, inventor of the white lady and popularizer of the dry martini. Savoy cocktail book by harry craddock, first edition. Hes famously known as the head bartender at the world famous savoy hotel in strand, london where in 1930 he authored the savoy cocktail book.
A classic of cocktail books, adorned with vivid art deco illustrations throughout. Compiler of the famed savoy cocktail book, craddock chronicled what was served to royalty, film stars, theatrical and literary greats, politicians, and captains of industry at this alister establishment. Savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddock s most popular recipes. Octavo, original half black cloth, art deco pictorial boards, pictorial endpapers. Jul 20, 2017 the marmalade cocktail was first featured in the savoy cocktail book by harry craddock when it was published back in 1930. He is known for his tenure at the savoy hotel in london, and for his 1930 book, the savoy cocktail book. The savoy s most famous bartender, and the name behind the savoy cocktail book, harry craddock, aka the dean of cocktail shakers, was the third head bartender at the savoy, the first head barman at the dorchester, cofounder of the united kingdom bartenders guild and was arguably the most celebrated bartender of the prohibition era.
Jul 07, 2018 the recipes are classic recipes but since the book was written in 1930, there are no recipes for more modern drinks such as a mojito. In 1930 at the request of the savoy, he compiled the savoy cocktail book. First trade edition of this quintessential book of cocktail recipes, with lively and colorful art deco illustrations by gilbert rumbold and bold art deco binding, inscribed on the verso of the. Originally published in 1937 by the united kingdom bartenders guild, cafe royal cocktail book compiled. Jun 23, 2016 notethe savoy cocktail book contains over 700 cocktail recipes and a section on wine. The nowclassic prohibition era cocktail book, originally published in 1930 by savoy. Craddock was originally from america and left to the united kingdom during the prohibition.
Savoy cocktail book features 750 of harry craddocks most popular recipes. With over 750 classic cocktail recipes, the savoy cocktail book allows you to recreate the tradition of sophisticated soirees at the savoy time and time again. Coley, as she was known, began bartending at claridges hotel in london in 1988 at the age of 24 before moving to the savoy in 1903. The savoy cocktail book compiled by harry craddock. Craddock turned london on its cocktail ears when he took his post as head bartender in 1923 at the savoy hotels american bar.
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