John J. Poister (1924–2011)

Author of The New American Bartender's Guide: Third Edition

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The New American Bartender's Guide: Third Edition (1989) 170 copies, 1 review

The Pyromaniac's Cookbook: the best in flaming food and drink (1996) 28 copies, 1 review

Cooking with Wine (1975) 5 copies

Meals for males: A guide to hearty food and drink (1975) 4 copies

Wine Lover's Drink Book (1983) 4 copies

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Birthdate: 1924
Date of death: 2011-06-30
Education: Drake University
Occupations: businessman
Relationships: Torme, Mel (high school classmate and friend)
Birthplace: Ohio, USA
Place of death: New York, New York, USA
Associated Place (for map): USA

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JonathanGorman 286 reviews

The New American Bartender's Guide by John J. Poister

One of my favorite bartender's guide. Lovely history of many spirits. It's probably a bit outdated, but this is the place to find any classic cocktail and also a bit of the history of many cocktails.

Nov 4, 2009

cookebooks 240 reviews

The pyromaniac's cookbook;: The best in flaming food and drink by John J. Poister