Obituary Cocktail

This book is a lavishly illustrated guide to the history and culture of New Orleans' gin joints. It features over 200 stunning full-color photographs, and tells the stories of the bars and their drinks. The book includes recipes for some of the city's most famous cocktails, such as the Obituary Cocktail.

This is a gloriously illustrated glimpse into the world of New Orleans most legendary watering holes - and the drinks that made them famous. New Orleans is host to more than 3,000 'gin joints' - more per capita than any other city in the United States. This lavishly illustrated volume, featuring more than 200 stunning full-colour photographs, provides readers with a glimpse into the architectural and cultural treasures hidden among these many historic saloons. Filled with fascinating tales and accompanied by classic recipes for long-time favourites - among them the legendary Obituary Cocktail itself, not tasted for over 100 years - this volume captures the romance, mystery, and utter uniqueness of the great bars of New Orleans.