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Straight up or on the rocks : a cultural history of American drink
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Straight up or on the rocks : a cultural history of American drink

by William Grimes

This history traces the cocktail from its nineteenth-century origins to the modern era, exploring the golden age, Prohibition, and Polynesian-influenced lounge culture. It features historical context alongside approximately 100 recipes for classic and contemporary drinks.

Accession 13482 ISBN 0671767240 Publisher Simon & Schuster
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