Rediscovering the lost flavors of the 1930s Savoy cocktail era
In short: Step behind the bar to explore a forgotten era of mixology. This video recreates a 1930 Byrrh Special Cocktail, a recipe sourced from the legendary Savoy Cocktail Book.
The video demonstrates how to prepare a QuinQuina Cocktail using Byrrh Grand Quinquina and Old Tom Gin. While Byrrh—a bittersweet aromatised wine made from cinchona bark and botanicals—was in high demand during the 1930s, it has become difficult to locate in recent years.
The recipe originates from The Savoy Cocktail Book, compiled in 1930 by Harry Craddock, the head bartender at London's famous Savoy Hotel. This seminal work remains one of the most significant cocktail collections of the 20th century.
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