Drinks a la Mode

From the wintertime comforts of hot cocoa and mulled ale to the cool pleasures of lemon squash and mint julep, this handy guide provides a year-round supply of suggestions for both alcoholic and nonalcoholic refreshments. Assembled by a Victorian expert on housekeeping and entertaining, this timeless volume is a companion to Dover's Gardening a la Mode books. Includes alphabetised entries and an index for easy reference. AUTHOR: London-based author Harriet Anne de Salis had a regular column in the popular Lady's Realm magazine. She also wrote several books on cooking and household management.