Alexander Cocktail 1930s Matchbook Cover 1900 Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud

Laurence Olivier and John Gielgud

but lunch was 3 shillings and less expensive dinners could be obtained for 5 shillings and 7s

was constructed as a private home in 1832

This is a simply drawn but strikingly effective menu cover

Sliced Bananas and Strawberries with Cream Cheese Bar le Duc)

Alexander Cocktail 1930s Matchbook Cover 1900 Laurence Olivier and John GielgudAlso available as a standard A series print. This 1930s matchbook cover is beyond charming. The flirty sugar cube. The bold diving bitters. The three ice cubes sitting coyly on the edge of the glass. The tiny red lipstick kiss just inside the lemon peel. Great fun. We call it Alexander Cocktail after the recipe on the back of the matchbook although the ingredients in the art definitely are not those of an Alexander cocktail. Just in case you were