The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book

Frank Caiafa - former bar manager of the legendary Peacock Alley bar in the Waldorf Astoria - stirs in recipes, history, and how-to while serving up a heady mix of the world's greatest cocktails in this bar book. Learn to easily prepare pre-Prohibition classics such as the original Manhattan, or daiquiris just as Hemingway preferred them. Caiafa also introduces his own award-winning creations, including the Cole Porter, an enhanced whiskey sour named for the famous Waldorf resident. Each recipe features tips and variations along with notes on the drink's history, so you can master the basics and get adventurous, as well as impress fellow drinkers with fascinating cocktail trivia! The book also provides advice on setting up your home bar and scaling up your favorite recipe for a party.

The Details:

• Recipes and written by Frank Caiafa
• Hardcover book, 416 pages
• James Beard Foundation Book Award Nominee: Beverage
• Spirited Award Nominee: Best New Cocktail & Bartending Book

The Bartender

Frank Caiafa was the bar manager of the highly celebrated Peacock Alley and La Chine restaurants at The Waldorf Astoria from 2005 until its recent closure. His inventive use of house-made infusions, liqueurs and fresh ingredients was a torchbearer for cocktail culture in NYC. Caiafa’s hospitality consulting and management enterprise, Handle Bars NYC/Global Inc., has been called upon for its expertise in projects both nationally and abroad. His topical writing and personal recipes have been published in the New York Times, Wine Enthusiast, and Time Out New York, among other publications.