How do you mix a Manhattan? Which classic cocktails should be served at a party? & how do you make whortleberry wine? Ambrose Heath was one of the most successful food & drink writers of his day. This classic guide offers recipes for drinks to be enjoyed `to the advancement of the brewer & the wine merchant, & the confusion of all dull dogs.` These include cocktails such as the ` Hollywood` & ` Royal Romance`, cold beverages like the ` Eton Blazer` & ` Country Club Cooler`, mulberry brandy, & warming ` Caramel Cream Whip`. First published by Faber & Faber in 1939, it has an original cover & frontispiece by Edward Bawden. `I`m a long-time fan.` Sophie Dahl Ambrose Heath (1891-1969) was born in London. His journalism appeared in the Times & the Guardian, & he made regular radio appearances on the BBC`s The Kitchen Front. His books include Good Food, Good Drinks & a translation of Madame Prunier`s Fish Cookery Book. Edward Bawden (1903-1989) studied at Cambridge Art School & the Royal College of Art. He worked on linocuts, landscape paintings, murals, book illustrations & commercial graphics.