Scuttlebutt
The Cocktail Field Manual
Unique Cocktails and War Stories by an Indie Author
Embark on a journey through time and taste with Scuttlebutt: The Cocktail Field Manual. Uncover three millennia of war stories, uncommon tales, and legendary heroes – all paired with unique cocktail recipes.
About Scuttlebutt: The Cocktail Field Manual
Scuttlebutt is not your ordinary cocktail book. It's a journey through three millennia of military history, blending legendary tales with original cocktail recipes. Each story and drink is a tribute to warriors both famous and unsung, from Scipio Africanus to Jan Kubiš.
What's Inside:
- Over 90 original cocktail recipes, each with three variations
- Fascinating military legends and historical anecdotes
- Stories of famous figures and unsung heroes
- "Trench Edition" recipes for simplified mixing
- "Garrison Edition" for sweeter, lower-alcohol preferences
Inspired by the Navy tradition of sharing stories around the "scuttled butt" (a water barrel), this book brings you a unique blend of mixology and military lore. Whether you're a history buff, a cocktail enthusiast, or both, Scuttlebutt offers a drinking experience like no other.
"Don't talk to me about naval tradition. It's nothing but rum, sodomy, and the lash."
- Winston Churchill
What Readers Are Saying
Don't miss out on this book!
Different than any other cocktail book out there. The book would make a fantastic gift for anybody interested in mixology and/or military history.
So F'n good!!!
This book is amazing! From the good AI art, to the army field manual font that was used. Super interesting stories and I love the three different ways given to make a drink!
Not just for cocktail enthusiasts
This book is for everyone! Whether you enjoy cocktails, or don’t, history, or don’t, there is something for you. I was constantly entertained and didn’t want to put the book down!
Fun military stories turned into interesting cocktails
I'm not much of a drinker, but this book is still super interesting. The stories that the author has put together make for a super interesting read all on its own. If the drinks are as good as the stories, then I'm sure to enjoy each one!
Featured Recipe: Blood and Guts
Overview
General George Patton was an aggressive professional soldier that struck fear into the German High Command during World War II. His own whiskey and wine concoction, called "Armored Diesel," is the basis of this cocktail.
Excerpt 1 from Book
As the Battle of the Bulge began in December 1944, General Eisenhower called for a meeting of all senior commanders. Guessing the intent of the meeting, Patton had his staff create three contingency orders to break off from their current location and engage the Germans in the Ardennes Forest. When Patton entered the meeting, and Eisenhower asked how long it would take him to route six divisions to Bastogne, he replied, “as soon as you’re through with me.”
With the Germans retreating in February 1945, Patton led the Third Army into Germany and, by March, had killed or wounded 100,000 and captured 140,000. He was moving so quickly that by the time he received orders to bypass Trier, he had already taken it and replied, “Do you want me to give it back?”.
Excerpt 2 from Book
There are many conflicting recipes for “Armored Diesel.” Most call for Bourbon and wine, and one calls for a shot of cherry juice to symbolize “the blood of our enemies”. I use Bourbon and two types of French fortified wines in my variation.
Averna Amaro is produced in Sicily and is a tribute to the most controversial part of his career. A small amount of lemon juice and simple syrup are added to lower the alcohol volume. Finally, three cherries are added as a reference to the Third Army and a nod to the original’s shot of cherry juice.
Original Recipe
- 1 1/2 oz Bourbon
- 3/4 oz French Dry Vermouth
- 3/4 oz French Sweet Vermouth
- 1/2 oz Lemon Juice
- 1/2 oz Simple Syrup
- 1/2 oz Averna Amaro
- 3 Cherries
Shake with ice and serve in rocks glass over a large ice cube.
"A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan executed next week." - General George S. PattonGet the Full Recipe and Patton's Story
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