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Vintage hardback with dust jacket. Shows signs of wear. Sold as is. Mixology, Cocktails, Bartending The Official Mixer's Manual first appeared in the 1930s as a definitive guide for American bartenders following the repeal of Prohibition. Authored originally by Patrick Gavin Duffy, a prominent mixologist of the era, the book quickly became an indispensable reference for both home entertainers and professional mixologists. Its comprehensive collection of classic drink recipes helped standardize cocktail preparation across the United States during a period of explosive growth in cocktail culture. By the mid-20th century, the publisher enlisted renowned food writer James A. Beard to revise and expand the volume. Beard brought his culinary expertise to the text, refining recipes and adding valuable guidance on wine selection and vintage charts. This mid-century edition captures the sophisticated cocktail lounge aesthetic of the postwar era.