The 1862 Bartenders Guide is the FIRST cocktail book in its FIRST version now in an affordable reprint as it first appeared in Hardback. It was first known as ampquotHow to Mix Drinks or the Bon Vivantamprsquos Companionampquot and published in 1862 with ampquotA Manual for the Manufacture of Cordials Liquors Fancy Syrups etc etcampquot by Christian Schultz appended at the back since any good bartender was supposed to know how to both mix and make. It includes drinks that we still know today like the Mint Julep and lesser known drinks like Absinthe Water Flip and Fix.ampnbsp One can use it to impress your friends making the Balaklava Nectar Locomotive and Blue Blazer. Originals of the 1862 Jerry Thomas Bartenderamp39s Guide have been costing 2000 in 2016 so enjoy this inexpensive reprint and spend your savings in studious enjoyment