This miniature cocktail book features a delightful array of recipes inspired by the decadent drinks of Cecil Beaton’s youth and the fabulous friends and celebrities whom he photographed. Details Cecil Beaton (1904–80) was one of the most celebrated British portrait photographers of the 20th century, so renowned for his images of celebrities and high society. His name has become synonymous with elegance, glamour and style. This charming volume of recipes epitomize the era of the “Bright Young Things” with period classics such as the Hanky Panky, Manhattan, Negroni and Sidecar given contemporary twists by top mixologists. Published by National Portrait Gallery, London Hardcover 120 pages6 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
This miniature cocktail book features a delightful array of recipes inspired by the decadent drinks of Cecil Beaton’s youth and the fabulous friends and celebrities whom he photographed. Details Cecil Beaton (1904–80) was one of the most celebrated British portrait photographers of the 20th century, so renowned for his images of celebrities and high society. His name has become synonymous with elegance, glamour and style. This charming volume of recipes epitomize the era of the “Bright Young Things” with period classics such as the Hanky Panky, Manhattan, Negroni and Sidecar given contemporary twists by top mixologists. Published by National Portrait Gallery, London Hardcover 120 pages6 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches