Drink Recipe Book, Minnesota School of Bartending

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
Contact for questions and access:
Phone: (540) 231-6308
Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

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Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Drink Recipe Book, Minnesota School of Bartending, Ms2026-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Abstract:
This collection contains a manual for the Minnesota School of Bartending, titled "Drink Recipe Book," from 1968.
Language:
The material in this collection is in English.
Preferred citation:

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], Drink Recipe Book, Minnesota School of Bartending, Ms2026-004, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a manual for the Minnesota School of Bartending, titled "Drink Recipe Book," from 1968. This manual includes specific directions and advice for measuring and serving drinks, and is an alphabetical list of drinks. Recipes include classic cocktails from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as more contemporary, mid-20th century drinks.

Acquisition information:
This item was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in February 2022.
Processing information:

The processing, arrangement, and description of the Drink Recipe Book, Minnesota School of Bartending, was completed in February 2026.