From the Hanky Panky to the Salem Smash, a nostalgic, romantic and witty LBB guide to the cocktails of decades and centuries past, much overdue for a comeback.; This book profiles dozens of cocktails from a wide array of eras, from ancient times through the 1960s, that are due to be revisited, as well as a few that are perhaps best left in the closet (unless you are the extremely adventurous type). Extensive sidebars on the history of the cocktail pop up throughout.; Lesley has dug up the very best recipes and stories from alcohol's history. She unveils the anecdotes behind many drinks and offers suggestions of occasions on which to try particular libations.; Gifty and nostalgic this book has a definite place in the current market.

Lesley M.M. Blume is an author, journalist, editor, cultural observer and bon vivant based in NYC. She is the author of three critically-acclaimed children's novels, a frequent contributor to publication from Slate to Vogue, the contributing Style section editor at The Huffington Post, where her columns are often top-five destination features for the entire site. Now writing full-time Blume covers culture, politics and fashion (and sometimes the thorny politics of fashion).