Jerry Thomas (bartender)

Jerry Thomas
Thomas mixing his signature drink, The Blue Blazer
Born(1830-10-30)October 30, 1830
Sackets Harbor, New York, U.S.
DiedDecember 15, 1885(1885-12-15) (aged 55)
New York City, U.S.
OccupationBartender

Jeremiah P. Thomas (October 30, 1830 – December 15, 1885) was an American bartender who owned and operated saloons in New York City. Because of his pioneering work in popularizing cocktails across the United States as well, he is considered "the father of American mixology".[1] In addition to writing the seminal work on cocktails, Bar-Tender's Guide, Thomas displayed creativity and showmanship while preparing drinks and established the image of the bartender as a creative professional.[2] As such, he was often nicknamed "Professor" Jerry Thomas.

  1. ^ Pete Wells, Frost on the Sun: Summertime Cocktails, New York Times, June 21, 2006.
  2. ^ William Grimes, The Bartender Who Started It All, New York Times, October 31, 2007.