1934 What Shall We Drink by Magnus Bredenbek

Publisher's Note For thirty-five years the author of this volume has been a newspaper man and editor, contacting life in all its myriad phases and gathering a vast store of material on many sub jects, upon which he has drawn with excellent effect in the preparation of this authoritative work. He hasinterviewed scores of experts ofthe old day and the new;experts,it need hardly be added,in the supremely social art of mixing liquors. He presents formulas devised by the most famous maitres-de-hotel and chefs here and abroad, drinks honored by recognition asthe favorites of America and the Continent. His simplicity of style, his expHcit instructions, and his warm,genial interest in the reader and the reader's problems, clear up and make easily understandable a subject which has becomesomething ofalost art during the yearsof Prohibition. His book will find a place on the friendly shelf of every host and hostess,asa guide in the social accomplishment of mixing drinksand servingthem atthe right time,in the right manner, and with the rightfoods. To professional dispensers of the cup that cheers, this book will prove an indispensable aid, since it combines technical information with the simplicity desired by the layman. To you all, hosts and professional hosts, and in a spirit of real service,this book is offered with the confidence that all good companions of the glass will appreciate its suggestions and enjoy many a convivial hour in putting them to a test.