Nick Flower admires Charles H. Baker Jr., a non-professional bartender, for his lasting influence on cocktail culture. Flower is reviving the Spanish Monk cocktail from Baker's 1951 book, South American Gentleman's Companion. This drink reflects current trends in cocktail creation, highlighting contributions from amateur bartenders. Although Baker's original recipe has been modernized to include more lemon juice and simple syrup, his work remains significant to today's cocktail enthusiasts. The article explores the historical context and evolution of cocktails, emphasizing the impact of home bartenders on contemporary mixology.
Baker's spec, which calls for just a half-teaspoon of lemon juice and no additional sugar, looks a bit odd by today's standards.
Flower is reviving the Spanish Monk, a drink that Baker included in his South American Gentleman's Companion, which was published in 1951.
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