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Meet Jerry Thomas, America's Most Famous Bartender

David Wondrich's award-winning book Imbibe! was recently updated and revised. The cocktail book is required reading for any serious drinker. Wondrich shares some history of Jerry Thomas and says today's cocktail scene has finally caught up to the legacy the famous bartender left behind.

By Evan Kleiman • May 11, 2015 • 1 min read

David Wondrich's award-winning book Imbibe! was recently updated and revised. The cocktail book is required reading for any serious drinker. Wondrich shares some history of Jerry Thomas and says today's cocktail scene has finally caught up to the legacy the famous bartender left behind.

Find a recipe for his San Martin cocktail on the Good Food blog.

Music: "Hansel and Pretzel" by Henri Rene

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Meet Jerry Thomas, America's Most Famous Bartender

David Wondrich's award-winning book Imbibe! was recently updated and revised. The cocktail book is required reading for any serious drinker. Wondrich shares some history of Jerry Thomas and says today's cocktail scene has finally caught up to the legacy the famous bartender left behind.

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Meet Jerry Thomas, America's Most Famous Bartender

David Wondrich's award-winning book Imbibe! was recently updated and revised. The cocktail book is required reading for any serious drinker. Wondrich shares some history of Jerry Thomas and says today's cocktail scene has finally caught up to the legacy the famous bartender left behind.

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