The elusive 1937 Cafe Royal Cocktail Book and its rare recipes

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

In short: Discover a cocktail from one of the most exclusive publications in bar history. This video explores a recipe from a book so rare that only about 25 original copies were ever printed.

The featured drink is inspired by the 'Coronation Edition' of the Cafe Royal Cocktail Book, published in 1937. While the original print run was extremely limited—reportedly just 25 copies—modern enthusiasts can still access its contents through paperback reprints from the 1980s.

The Tia Juano Tequila Cocktail functions as a variation of a Negroni. It utilizes the classic components of Campari and Vermouth but swaps the traditional base for tequila, adjusting the proportions to create a distinct flavor profile.

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