In his quest (click here) for historical accuracy, the recipes are presented in their original form and often annotated so heavily they are hard to follow.
Many of the more outlandish drinks are fun as curiosities but not something I'd like to make at home.
Mixology doesn't get enough respect. Cocktails are fun and when done well are not ALCOHOL.Rose's Lime Juice and Tanquery Gin is my favorite. "The Gimlet" was also known as the gin sour. It was developed in the....get ready for this...the 1920's. The 1920's, specifically 1928, is the height of prohibition.
