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Jeremiah P. Thomas (October 30, 1830 – December 15, 1885) was an American bartender who owned and operated saloons in New York City. Because of his pioneering work in popularizing cocktails across the United States as well, he is considered "the father of American mixology". [1]
Dec 15, 2010 · The most famous bartender of his day, Thomas wrote the first bartender’s guide, How to Mix Drinks, or The Bon Vivant’s Companion, in 1862. The work would essentially define the American school of drinking for the next century-and-a-half. Few professions have a patron saint as good as Thomas.
Oct 31, 2007 · Wells has unveiled his annual ranking of the 100 best restaurants in New York City. A new biography brings to life Jerry Thomas, the first bartender to publish a drink book in the United...
Oct 31, 2007 · Thomas found his professional footing in an age of flamboyant creativity, when bartenders experimented with a bewildering array of ingredients and styles, and by the time of his death in 1885...
Introduction. In the world of bartending, few names are as revered as that of Jerry Thomas, known affectionately as "the father of American mixology." His pioneering work in the 19th century set the stage for the modern cocktail culture we enjoy today.
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Nov 11, 2023 · Jerry Thomas was a renowned bartender in the 19th century known for his showmanship and inventive cocktails. He is considered the father of American mixology and authored the first cocktail book, The Bon-Vivant’s Companion in 1862, which became the foundation of modern mixology.
Feb 1, 2023 · In addition to being a killer bartender, Jerry Thomas was also an important author. His intrepid travels taught the globetrotting bartender about the different cocktails folks were enjoying...
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