Harry Craddock was a British-born bartender who spent years honing his craft at New York's Knickerbocker Hotel. When Prohibition began in 1920, he returned to London and joined the American Bar at The Savoy Hotel . Craddock became an industry titan, famously credited with inventing or popularizing classics such as:
: A "bright-green potion" famously recommended to be drunk "quickly, while it's laughing at you". The Savoy Cocktail Book
: Unlike many texts of its time, the book has never been out of print. Modern editions, such as those available at Barnes & Noble or Blackwell's , often include updated introductions to help contemporary readers navigate its antiquated measurements like "wineglasses" or "nookers". Enduring Influence The Influence of The Savoy Cocktail Book in Modern Mixology Harry Craddock was a British-born bartender who spent
: A signature gin-based cocktail he claimed as his own. : Unlike many texts of its time, the