Notice
The article which occupied this space has now been extensively revised and published in print in the first number (2005) of:

Mixologist: The Journal of the American Cocktail,

which includes contributions by authorities such as Dave Wondrich, and Dale DeGroff. It is available at the Museum of the American Cocktail, Amazon.com, and at www.martiniplace.com, and in bookstores. Net proceeds from the sales of Mixologist will benefit the Museum of the American Cocktail, being established in New Orleans during Spring 2005.