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Blog2022-09-02T20:39:20+01:00

What’s the connection between reviving dead pigs and the famed Savoy Cocktail Book, written by Henry Craddock who ran the American Bar in the Savoy Hotel in the 1930’s ? It’s the Corpse Reviver #2, of course, one of Craddock’s best remembered inventions (except perhaps by those who’ve had a few, bearing in mind his advice that “four of these taken in quick succession will unrevive the corpse again”). Read more here.

Rowan Books’ blogs, like the example above, reflect the rather quirky sense of humour of the people involved. Most of the blogs have a cocktail theme, reflecting Rowan’s most recent publication “Cocktails & Kicktails – Recipes and Rhymes to Lift Body and Soul” by Hugh Stewart, but some relate to Rowan’s other books on adventure, China , Scotland. If you find our blogs amusing, please tune in.

A Dance to the Cocktail of Rhyme: what a cracking playlist ! Win a copy of the App !

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Chelsea Town Hall – Hospice UK Christmas Fair – A Marriage of Charity, Christmas and Cocktails

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A Toast to Her Late Majesty

River Thames Reflections Flotilla includes the beautiful royal barge Gloriana. Toast the late Queen Elizabeth II with the Lilibet cocktail.

How to revive a dead pig (or your friends)

Yale University scientists have brought a dead pig back to life using a technology cocktail called Organex. Bring you and your pals back to life with the famed Corpse Reviver #2 - get Rowan Books' "Shaker" App for this and over 400 other recipes

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