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Cocktails of the Civil War Era?

I am looking for recipes for cocktails and drinks that were popular during the Civil War, preferably from the South.

There were alot of punches as the liqour was still abit unrefined, and needed to be toned down, like one other person noted Mint Juleps, from New Orleans Milk Punch, Cafe Brulot, Whiskey Sours, Wine drinks mixed fruit juices, Grogg a combination of whskey, gin, rum, cola, 7 Up and dark beer served warm or chilled and the English made a wine punch mulled with spices and fruit call Wassall Bowl.

Port wine and Brandy would have been the choice of the gentry in that time, but as certain things were scarce it would have been limited even after the war was over.

Signature Drink Recipes – Cool Cocktails

Punch Parties (Hardcover) $13.3 Contains several recipes for cocktails, mocktails, and light snacks.

500 Cocktails (Hardcover) $11.96 500 COCKTAILS is a comprehensive volume that will inspire even the most reluctant host to play bartender!* Packed with detailed recipes for cocktails, punches, hot toddies, sours, non-alcoholic beverages, hangover cures, and more.* Recipes reflec…

Best Irish Drinks $11.57 The Best Irish Drinks delivers countless recipes of cocktails straight from the Emerald Isle. Also included is information about Irish liquors, as well as famous Irish sayings and toasts. Ray Foley is the ultimate authority on bartending. He is…

Cocktails $3.99 Whatever the occasion, whether an intimate drink for two or a punch bowl for a party, this book offers the ultimate in exciting drinks with a collection of the best cocktails, from traditional classics to modern favorites. All the recipes use fresh ingredients, the techniques are explained in detail, and bartenders’ tips help ensure a perfect result every time.

Cocktails Galore $5.99 So many cocktails…so little time! Go ahead; indulge in some exciting new cocktail creations. From the exotic to the sophisticated, these recipes will ensure you join the bartending elite of movers and shakers.

Holiday Cocktails $2.99 Holiday Cocktails covers some 10 festive occasions from New Year’s Eve to Valentine’s Day and Thanksgiving, and presents over 40 fun cocktail recipes perfect for enhancing the celebrations. With information on cocktail equipment and techniques, and full-color photographs throughout, this is the perfect guide to cocktail making all year round.

Perfect Cocktails $5.99 Cocktails are a must for any party – designed to be shared, they are the perfect reason to gather together friends and family for a fun-filled evening or sophisticated lunch. There are hundreds of fantastic cocktail recipes from all around the world, with new additions appearing all the time. This fabulous collection contains the most up-to-date ideas as well as the traditional and much-loved classics, and to ensure everyone is catered for there are plenty of nonalcoholic ideas to tantalize your taste buds. Packed with delicious ideas for the most exquisite concoctions, this is the ultimate guide for any cocktail lover!

Cocktails For Every Occasion $3.99 With around 200 of the most delicious and exciting recipes on offer, Cocktails for Every Occasion is the ideal guide to creating cocktails that are sure to impress and delight your guests. Whether you’re hosting a formal gathering or a relaxed party for family and friends, this book is sure to come to your aid with a range of cocktails that are suitable for any occasion.

In The Land Of Cocktails $9.99 Can’t tell a Gin Fizz from a Gimlet? Think a Sidecar is something you’d see at the racetrack? If your idea of a wild night is a few Lemondrop shots washed back with a Cosmo you’re in need of some cocktail therapy! And there’s no one better to tell you everything you need to know about a Brandy Crusta a French 75 a Cachaça Swing and much much more than Ti Adelaide Martin and Lally Brennan who will take you on a rip-roaring trip. . . . In the Land of Cocktails Proprietors of the legendary New Orleans restaurant Commander’s Palace Ti and Lally are cocktail divas spread-ing the gospel about how to make drinks properly from why a true Sazerac can only be made with Peychaud’s bitters to why hand-chipped ice is best for cocktails. In this marvelously entertaining book both a guide to making some of the world’s best cocktails and a memoir of the authors’ lives surrounded by family friends and delicious food there are recipes for familiar classics like the Corpse Reviver and the Old-Fashioned; New Orleans favorites like Brandy Milk Punch and the Sazerac; and new inventions created by Ti and Lally such as their now-famous Whoa Nellie! In the Land of Cocktails includes information on pairing food with cocktails introductions to the beloved boisterous Brennan family and their friends and explanations of some of the unique perhaps strange to some words and ways of life in New Orleans. Filled with wit sass warmth and lots of good times In the Land of Cocktails is the ideal gift for cocktail lovers everywhere whether you’re a novice or an old drinking pro.

Sips & Apps: Classic and Contemporary Recipes for Cocktails and Appetizers $8.99 When it comes to cocktails and appetizers, chef Kathy Casey is an expert at balancing flavors and textures. Sips & Apps has 100 recipes that include not only classics like the Martini and Manhattan but also creative new concoctions like the Douglas Fir Sparkletini and the Blue Thai Mojito. Appetizers include simple finger foods like Roasted Pear Crostini with Gorgonzola and ChaCha Cashews and more substantial treats like Asian Shrimp Cakes with Sweet Chili Sauce. Lots of info on stocking a home bar and plenty of techniques and extras (like a nifty double ribbon marker labeled “sips” and “apps”) make it easy to match up the right sip with the right app.

Cocktails (Now You’re Cooking) $4.99 Cocktails are such versatile drinks. Nowadays the most creative combinations of spirits and liqueurs are being mixed into a veritable rainbow of unusual cocktails. The perfect cocktail should not only taste delicious, it should also look appealing. Cocktails are often drinks with a sense of fun: their eyebrow-raising names refer to fabulous parties or intimate moments. This book includes not only recipes for cocktails, but also methods for mixing them, techniques for making them, and such useful tips as what glasses and decorations to use.

Classic Cocktails $12.99 The home bartender’s guide to mixing spirits and liqueurs: 150 sensational drink recipes shown in 250 fabulous photographs.

Difford’s Encyclopedia of Cocktails: 2600 Recipes $37.48 No Synopsis Available

Cocktails for Wimps $6.99 Does the idea of mixing triple sec with brandy and a dash of anisette make you nervous? Do you reach for a bottle of wine (a mere cork) or a can of beer (just flick the lid) because you’re too intimidated to whip up the delicious cocktail you really, really want? Fear no more–help is here to remedy your lack of knowledge and confidence. Salvatore Calabrese, the world’s top bartender, knows better than anyone how to concoct delicious combinations of spirits and cordials. And, he has a surprise for you: creating cocktails can be amazingly simple. Calabrese guides you through all the necessary equipment, a glossary of terms, presentation skills (with detailed photos showing how to make a garnish), harmonizing flavors, and, of course, superb recipes. Get out the glasses, shaker, and stirrer, and start preparing a Blue Monday (with gin, Cointreau, and soda water in a highball filled with ice), a classic Bloody Mary for brunch, a Kiss on the Lips (bourbon and apricot juice), or a Manhattan, Negroni, Seabreeze, Tequila Sunrise, and lots more. Try a few.and you’ll soon become a master at mixology.

Cocktails And Shooters With Dirty Names $2.29 Cocktails and Shooters with Dirty Names contains over 300 cocktail and shooter recipes with dirty and vulgar names. It makes a great resource for parties and other social events where proper etiquette is not important.

The Little Black Book of Cocktails $3.81 Here's to cocktails! Mix them drink them enjoy them. This bestselling Little Black Book includes more than 150 recipes for classic cocktails martinis punches tropical drinks (with or without umbrellas) dessert drinks naughty-sounding cocktails (like "Between the Sheets" and "French Kiss") tips on cocktail culture a glossary and amusing anecdotes. Helpful index includes listings of drinks by name by primary alcoholic ingredient and by color/flavoring. The perfect little book for any bartender! Cheers!

Rum 1000: The Ultimate Collection Of Rum Cocktails Recipes Facts And Resources $9.89 The Most Incredible Comprehensive Collection of Everything You Can Make Drink and Discover about Rum! Ray Foley publisher of Bartender Magazine presents 1 000 cocktails food recipes fascinating facts and resources about the spirit that inspired such marvelous inventions as the Mojito the Piña Colada and Double Chocolate Rum Cake. Discover: 700 unbeatable rum cocktails 75 fascinating facts about rum 50 delicious food recipes 100 rum websites and resources Information on 75 producers of rum Never before has this much information on rum been collected in one place. From the #1 name in bartending The Rum 1000 is a must have for bartenders cooks and rum enthusiasts. Ray Foley publisher of Bartender Magazine presents 1 000 cocktails food recipes fascinating facts and resources about the spirit that inspired such marvelous inventions as the Mojito Strawberry Daiquiri and Double-Chocolate Rum Cake.

Best Ever Cocktails: A Collection of Over 100 Essential Recipes $4.99 Best Ever Cocktails features over 100 easy-to-follow recipes, plus a full color photograph of each finished drink to ensure the right result, every time. Suitable for both experienced and novice cooks, this book is packed with inspiring ideas that will leave you spoiled for choice.

Mr. Boston Holiday Cocktails $4.99 Mr. Boston Holiday Cocktails has the perfect drink for entertaining in every season. From hot winter toddies to festive, refreshing punches, seasonal cocktails are all the rage in bars and at get-togethers. Now you can entertain your guests at home with drinks tailored for every holiday season, from the experts at Mr. Boston, America’s favorite drink-mixing guide. Mr. Boston has been the go-to manual for bartenders and spirits professionals since the repeal of the Prohibition, and with this collection of stylish all-new drink recipes, Mr. Boston Holiday Cocktails puts the expertise of world-class mixologists at your fingertips.

Collins Gem – Cocktails $7.99 Are you a Bosom Caresser or a Harvey Wallbanger? Can you tell a Moscow Mule from a Brass Monkey? Can you name Ernest Hemingway"s favourite tipple? All the kit, spirits, mixers, famous drinkers – and over 80 classic and contemporary cocktail recipes, plus tried and tested hangover cures for the morning after. If you have friends coming round for drinks, or you’re looking for the perfect accessory to take to a party, Gem Cocktails is the ideal quick-reference, bursting with information on everything you need to know to mix the perfect cocktail. The fact-packed introduction examines the legends of how the cocktail was invented and tells the story of its climb to fame in Jazz Age America. It then looks at the secrets of mixing a great cocktail and what you"ll need to set up your own cocktail bar – what spirits, liqueurs and mixers to keep stocked up on, what equipment you’ll need and which glasses to serve each cocktail in and how to garnish. Nine drinks-based chapters then detail ingredients, assembly instructions and presentation for each cocktail and you’ll even learn a little about the background to their creation. Contents include: Introduction Rum-based cocktails Brandy-based cocktails Vodka-based cocktails The Classic Martini Whisky-based cocktails Champagne-based cocktails Shooters, slammers and tequila Non-alcoholic cocktails Hangover cures

500 Cocktails Recipe Book $17.99 500 Cocktails is a comprehensive volume that will inspire even the most reluctant host to play bartender. The detailed recipes will guide readers with precision, taking the guesswork out of fixing drinks. With tips on everything from preparing the glasses to stirring, shaking, muddling, and pouring, 500 Cocktails will ensure success every time.Features: • Hardcover book • Fun book to host parties • Color: PinkSize: 6.25? tall x 6.25? wide

Cocktails (Mini Manuals) $2.99 Whether it’s a party, engagement, barbeque or just Saturday night, cocktails liven up any occasion – shaken or stirred! This little book has over 120 recipes of the most popular cocktails, including the classics such as the Manhattan, to modern favorites such as the Cosmopolitan. Plus helpful advice and tips on the correct equipment and techniques – this is all you need to get the party started!

Vodka 1000: The Ultimate Collection Of Vodka Cocktails Recipes Facts And Resources $7.29 Ray Foley publisher of Bartender magazine presents 1 000 cocktails food recipes fascinating facts and resources about the spirit that inspired such marvelous inventions as the Martini the Cosmopolitan and Vodka Lemon-Meringue Layer Cake. Discover: –50 fascinating facts about vodka –750 unbeatable vodka cocktails –50 delicious food recipes –Information on 50 producers of vodka –100 vodka websites and resources Never before has this much information on vodka been collected in one place. From the #1 name in Never before has this much information on vodka been collected in one place. From the #1 name in bartending The Vodka 1000 is a must-have for bartenders cooks and vodka enthusiasts. Never before has this much information on vodka been collected in one place. From the #1 name in bartending