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THE SLOPPY JOE'S COCKTAIL MANUAL FROM THE WORLD FAMOUS HAVANA BAR, 1936

Jose Abeal Otero, the owner of Sloppy Joe's bar in Havana, came to Cuba to run a grocery store after years of bartending in the United States. But as prohibition took hold in the United States, Otero's focus switched back to wetting the whistles of American's wealthy enough to travel to one of the closest bars, Sloppy Joe's in Havana, Cuba. Otero entertained the wealthy and famous at his bar, including John Wayne, Spencer Tracy, Clark Gable, and Ernest Hemingway, who often worked his books at the long wooden bar. The quality of ingredients and the enjoyable atmosphere made this bar one of the world's most popular places to have a drink, but unfortunately the Cuban revolution and the institution of Communism brought a quick end to the famous bar. This Sloppy Joe's Cocktail Manual features the history of Sloppy Joe's Bar, advertisements, and a sandwich list and, of course, a list of the most famous cocktail recipes of the time, including an early Mojito Recipe the bar was famously known for.

Sloppy Joe's Cocktail Manual, Season 1936. Small pocket sized manual featuring illustrated softcovers and 60 numbered pages plus 4 index. In very good condition with typical creasing, edge wear and light staining throughout. A rare Manual from Havana's most famous bars.

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