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The PDT Cocktail Book by Jim Meehan

As cocktail historian David Wondrich alludes to in his introduction to the book, Jim Meehan's The PDT Cocktail Book is aiming to be the Savoy Cocktail Book of today. This is no small task: The Savoy Cocktail Book, written by exiled American Harry Craddock while tending bar in London during Prohibition, is a unique look at the state of the cocktail circa 1930 and arguably the most famous cocktail book in history. Apart from mimicking the title, Meehan similarly includes vibrant illustrations* and devotes the bulk of the book to a massive list of recipes. What's really amazing about this ambitious goal is that he largely succeeds: The PDT Cocktail Book is the definitive guide to the modern cocktail revival, and an essential addition to every home bartender's collection.

Recent Additions

  • This is Not Berlin — Reposado Tequila, Mezcal, Cynar, Grapefruit bitters, Crème de Pamplemousse, Cinnamon syrup, Grapefruit peel
  • Pick Six #1 — Rye, Mezcal, Campari, Averna, Sweet vermouth, Amontillado Sherry
  • Base Camp — Bourbon, Islay Scotch, Dark Crème de Cacao, Allspice Dram, Orange bitters, Lemon
  • Louisiane and Maine — Rye, Sweet vermouth, Cherry Liqueur, Bénédictine, Bitters, Peychaud's Bitters, Absinthe, Brandied cherry
  • Third Shot Drop — Brandy, Herbal liqueur, Orange bitters, Pineapple juice, Lemon juice, Agave syrup, Yellow bell pepper, Lemon peel

Recent Discussion

  • Re The international, 9 hours 54 minutes ago hypoxic_ commented:

    Just wild in the flavors that hit your mouth, and then worth spending time with.

  • Re The Hoskins Cocktail, 1 day ago bkemp1984 commented:

    Big fan....have made with a few different gins, only ever with PF dry, and for the amer Golden Moon's Amer dit Picon and New Liberty's American Picon. The former requires a bit of sugar because it's way less sugary than Amer Picon and the latter benefited from a bit less than 3/4 oz and a splash extra of curacao.

  • Re Aviation Cocktail, 2 days ago Netminder69 commented:

    I prefer the D & C version of this. Their specs are 2 oz gin, 3/4 oz lemon juice, 1/2 oz Maraschino, 1/2 tsp crème de Violette, 1/4 simple syrup. I prefer to up the Violette to a full 1/4 oz.

  • Re Draft Day, 3 days ago elvisomar commented:

    This is quite nice. I'm impressed with how well balanced it is, considering the unusual combination of ingredients. The banana (I used Tempus Fugit Creme de Banane) brings the rum into the party with great balance. The Gran Classico brings notes of wood and leather. (I didn't have Smith & Cross, so I split that component 2/3 Wray & Nephew overproof and 1/3 Plantation Xaymaca). I'll have this again, for sure.

  • Re Corpse Carré, 3 days ago yarm commented:

    Being overly specific deters folks from trying it, and specific brands won't change the overall direction, concept, and balance. I would probably make this drink right now with Laird's (there was a time when it was hard to get in liquor stores, so I used Calvados a lot more). And most places and home bars generally only have one sweet vermouth. I don't recall what my work bar had at the time for apple brandy, and that could've affected what I reached for when I got home.