Forgotten Spirits & Long Lost Liqueurs

Explore the obscure and vanished ingredients of drink recipes from the golden era of cocktails. The author examines the history and resurgence of spirits, bitters, and liqueurs like Old Tom Gin, Abbott’s Bitters, and Crème Yvette. Includes a number of exceptionally obscure spirits like Crème de Geniève, Coconut Whisqueur and Asparagus Gin. Dozens of cocktail recipes are included that feature these long lost liqueurs and hard-to-find ingredients that you can bring back from oblivion.