Synopses & Reviews
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Timed to coincide with the much anticipate Downton Abbey, this enticing collection of cocktails celebrates the characters, customs, and drinking way of life at Downton Abbey.
Drinking was very important at Downton, whether upstairs, downstairs, at village fairs, or sporting events. At least three types of wine were served with every upstairs meal, plus port for the gentleman after it; spirits were also drunk, especially whisky (always Scotch), Cognac, and Armagnac. There was alcoholic punch at parties, plenty of Champagne, and, especially as the years went by, the steady creep of the cocktail. By the last season of Downton Abbey, cocktails of many different hues were a mainstay. This well-curated selection of recipes is organized by where the drinks were served and spans everyday sips to party drinks plus hangover helpers and more. In addition to classic concoctions like Ginger Beer, Prince of Wales Punch, and the Bosom Caresser, this collection features character-specific variations such as a Cora Manhattan.
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This enticing collection of cocktails celebrates the characters, customs, and drinking way of life at Downton Abbey.
Cocktails were introduced in the drawing rooms of Downton Abbey in the 1920s, when US prohibition inspired the insurgence and popularity of American-style bars and bartenders in Britain. This well-curated selection of recipes is organized by the rooms in the Abbey in which the drinks were served and spans everyday sips to party drinks plus hangover helpers and more. In addition to classic concoctions like a Mint Julep, Prince of Wales Punch, and Ginger Beer, this collection features character-specific variations such as Downton Heir, Turkish Attach , The Valet, and The Chauffeur. The recipes reflect drinks concocted and served upstairs and down, as well as libations from village fairs, cocktail parties, and restaurant menus typical of the time. Features 40+ color photographs, including drink images photographed on the set of Downton Abbey.
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Celebrate the characters, customs, and drinking way of life at Downton Abbey with this official cocktail book Enjoy the Crawley family's favorite beverages and immerse yourself in the historic culture of the beloved television series with over 75 enticing recipes in The Official Downton Abbey Cocktail Book Featuring easy-to-follow recipes from the 1920s prohibition period in Britain, this well-curated selection reflects drinks concocted and typically served at the time both upstairs and down, as well as in society. This unique cocktail book is organized by the rooms in the Abbey in which the drinks were served, spans a variety of occasions, and showcases gorgeous photos from the set of Downton Abbey.