Discover the rare 1937 Rumarnier cocktail from a nearly extinct cocktail book

Food & Drink · Published 3 October 2026 Swipe more like this →

In short: This video explores a recipe from the 1937 Cafe Royal Cocktail Book 'Coronation Edition'. This incredibly rare volume is so scarce that it is estimated only 25 copies were ever printed.

The video features a recipe for the Rumarnier, a cocktail from the 1930s. During this era, gin was the most popular spirit for cocktails, while rum and whiskey were often considered somewhat boring. This was a time before vodka and tequila had gained widespread popularity.

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