That’s what you’ll learn in A Proper Drink: The Untold Story of How a Band of Bartenders Saved the Civilized Drinking World, by Robert Simonson. It’s a story that started about 25 years ago, and Simonson has interviewed over 200 of its major characters. They’re highly entertaining characters indeed, as one might expect – this book is an easily readable (and quite enjoyable with a cocktail in hand) and rollicking tale of these colorful, dedicated tastemakers.
You’ll also find a curated collection of about 40 cocktails, from the classics to more modern concoctions, included.
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