Cups and Their Customs

A practical and anecdotal guide to preparing compound mixed drinks known as cups, combining tested recipes, brewing tips, and flavoring recommendations with notes on herbal aromatics. The work opens with a readable survey of drinking vessels and social rituals from ancient times to the present, offering historical scraps and customs that contextualize convivial practices. It rejects many modern mixtures as unpalatable while simplifying techniques for novices, and the second edition adds further recipes and convivial notes contributed by a deceased collaborator to broaden the collection and assist festive entertaining.