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Jerry Thomas

Jerry Thomas, born in 1830 in the United States, was a renowned bartender. Known as the 'Father of Modern Mixology,' he had a profound impact on the development of cocktail art. Active in the mid-19th century, Thomas' mixology skills and creativity have had a significant influence on bartenders that followed. more

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