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Harry Johnson's birthday
Known as the "Dean of Drink" - in contrast to Jerry Thomas' "Professor" - Harry Johnson, one of the pioneers of bartending, was born on this day in 1845...
James Harrington
28th August 2022 at 20:17
What a great salute to a pioneer of mixology! I can't picture what 1845 konigsberg was like but it's a sure thing it would be a far cry from San Francisco. To go from mid-1800's Prussia to San Francisco and make a name for one's self in a way that affects and brings some measure of pleasure to so many - I am glad to honor the moment of remembrance.