The Ford Cocktail first appeared in George Kappeler’s Modern American Drinks in 1895. Kappeler at the time of publication was the head bartender at the famous Holland House Hotel in Manhattan. His book is thought by many cocktail enthusiasts to be one of the most important cocktail books from that era since it introduced many … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project – The Ford Cocktail
We’ve all seen the glitzy images of early Hollywood with the beautiful clothes, glamorous people, chic parties, and flowing cocktails. While the illusion draws us in, we know that the experience, in the end, is ultimately disappointing. Such was our experience with the Fairbank Cocktail. While it has been attributed to the charismatic Douglas Fairbanks, … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: Fairbank Cocktail
In 1918, Count Arnaud Cazenave, opened the doors to his famous (at times infamous) Arnaud’s on the Rue Bienville in New Orleans. Although he had no actual claim to royalty, he used his self-imposed title to start a restaurant with the goal of serving high quality Creole cooking. But, he was also a man that believed … Continue reading Vintage Cocktail Project: Arnaud’s Special Cocktail
Our Libatious Nature 