The renowned Peacock Alley bar in the even more renowned Waldorf Astoria hotel has been a destination for great cocktails since long before most of you reading this had your first sip of alcohol, so it should come as no surprise that manager Frank Caiafa has quite a collection of recipes, history, and tips from his time there. The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book is a collection of recipes ranging from pre-Prohibition classics like the original Manhattan to daiquiris prepared the way Hemingway himself liked them, along with some of Caiafa’s own award-winning originals. With drink histories, cocktail trivia, bar setup advice and tips for scaling a recipe for a party, The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book is essential reading for novices and experts alike.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
