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Glamorous Cocktails - Fashionable Mixes from Iconic London Bars (Hardcover): William Yeoward Glamorous Cocktails - Fashionable Mixes from Iconic London Bars (Hardcover)
William Yeoward 1
R372 Discovery Miles 3 720 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Yeoward's passion... is infectious and a cocktail party with the proper stuff should be on everyone's agenda... A deliciously glamorous book." The Field Magazine Join William Yeoward on his journey through London's most stunning bars as he shares his passion for exquisite drinks and glamorous living in this, his compendium of iconic and signature recipes by some of the world's most acclaimed bartenders. In Glamorous Cocktails, William visits five of his favourite bars and chooses their trademark cocktails, including genius tips from their world-class bartenders. William also shares his own thoughts on making cocktails and, importantly, how to present them. As someone who is not only passionate about cocktails but also about crystal, he has the perfect knowledge and "eye" to advise and inspire. As William says, 'Cocktails come in such a huge variety that there's something for everyone and for every possible occasion - a birthday celebration, an anniversary, a first date, the closure of a deal or a surreptitious flirt.' These cocktails cover a wide range - some are short, others are long, and a few contain no alcohol, but two things are common to all: they are delicious - and extremely glamorous.

Italian Wines 2023 (Paperback, New edition): Gambero Rosso Italian Wines 2023 (Paperback, New edition)
Gambero Rosso
R674 Discovery Miles 6 740 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Italian Wines is the English-language version of Gambero Rosso's Vini d'Italia, the world's best-selling guide to Italian wine. It is the result of a year's work by over 60 tasters, coordinated by three curators. They travel around the entire country to taste 45,000 wines, only half of which make it into the guide. More than 2,500 producers have been selected. Each entry brings together useful information about the winery, including a description of its most important labels and price levels in Italian wine shops. Each wine is evaluated according to the Gambero Rosso bicchieri rating, with Tre Bicchieri awarded to the top labels. The guide is an essential tool for both wine professionals and passionate amateurs around the globe: it provides the instruments for finding one's way in the complex panorama of Italy's wine world.

UK Breweries Collect & Scratch Print (Sheet map, rolled): UK Breweries Collect & Scratch Print (Sheet map, rolled)
R490 Discovery Miles 4 900 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Scratch Off UK Breweries Print is the perfect gift for beer lovers. This is the best way to display your travels to each brewery or if you have sampled the beer. The Scratch Off UK Breweries Print shows our selection of independent beer breweries in England/UK. Each one is located with a beer bottle icon. Scratch off the breweries you have tasted a beer from and see how far you get! Once scratched you can look at the beers you are yet to try and travel the country to find them, or simply see what they have at your local shop. This is our list of 75 independant Beer Breweries that we think should be visited or have their beer tasted, not an official guide.

Brewing in Baltimore (Hardcover): Maureen O'Prey Brewing in Baltimore (Hardcover)
Maureen O'Prey; Foreword by Hugh Sisson
R781 R686 Discovery Miles 6 860 Save R95 (12%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Bartenders' Manual - Mixellany Commemorative Edition (Hardcover): Harry Johnson Bartenders' Manual - Mixellany Commemorative Edition (Hardcover)
Harry Johnson; Preface by Jared McDaniel Brown, Anistatia Renard Miller
R1,382 R974 Discovery Miles 9 740 Save R408 (30%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The first book to comprehensively document the proper steps to opening, stocking, and operating a bar, Harry Johnson's Bartenders' Manual is a mandatory volume for those in the bartending profession. Originally published in 1882, Johnson revised and expanded the book another two times as his own knowledge of the business increased. Contains the first published Martini recipe and the ancestor of the Dry Martini, the Marguerite.

Wine Behind the Label (Hardcover, 9th Revised edition): David Moore, Neville F Blech Wine Behind the Label (Hardcover, 9th Revised edition)
David Moore, Neville F Blech
R1,491 Discovery Miles 14 910 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Stork Club Cookbook and Bar Book - Throw A Stork Club Party (Paperback): Sherman Billingsley, Lucius Beebe The Stork Club Cookbook and Bar Book - Throw A Stork Club Party (Paperback)
Sherman Billingsley, Lucius Beebe; As told to Shermane Billingsley; Introduction by Ken Bloom
R473 Discovery Miles 4 730 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Cooling Cups and Dainty Drinks (Hardcover): William Terrington Cooling Cups and Dainty Drinks (Hardcover)
William Terrington
R623 Discovery Miles 6 230 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Winemaking Basics (Hardcover): C.S. Ough Winemaking Basics (Hardcover)
C.S. Ough
R3,596 Discovery Miles 35 960 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Here is an informative guide for the winemaker and connoisseur seeking a better and more basic understanding of what the science associated with winemaking is about!Written by one of the country's leading enologists, Winemaking Basics explains in easily understandable language the fundamental processes of making table wines. The author discusses the conditions, equipment, and basic materials used to make table wine. Handy as a step-by-step guide or a general reference, this practical book explores the crucial aspects of : an introduction to growing and harvesting grapes processing grapes fermentation and wine composition clarification and fining of wines stabilization aging, bottling, and storage additives and contaminants required methods of analysis sensory evaluation setting up and maintaining home winery facilities and equipment Winemaking Basics offers various options on making table wines. It also gives the winemaker some insight into why certain treatments have desired--or undesired--effects. Winemakers will learn techniques to change the style of their wine, avoid pitfalls, and correct or prevent expensive and frustrating problems.The bibliography covers most of the current texts that should be of interest to the winemaker. Although not heavily referenced, this informative guide mentions a few key books and articles for the reader who wishes to pursue the science aspects more deeply.

"Honest Claret" - The Social Meaning of Georgian Ireland's Favourite Wine (Paperback, New edition): Tara McConnell "Honest Claret" - The Social Meaning of Georgian Ireland's Favourite Wine (Paperback, New edition)
Tara McConnell
R1,095 Discovery Miles 10 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

In the eighteenth century, Ireland's elite could choose from a wide range of wines, but their favourite was claret - the red wine of Bordeaux. Whereas Britain's wine drinkers turned to port in this period, and America's elite filled their glasses with Madeira, in Ireland, claret flowed in the social world of the privileged classes. This book looks back to earliest times to trace the story of how and why a French wine became what Jonathan Swift fondly called "Irish wine". Exploring the social life of claret in Georgian Ireland through a range of period sources reveals the social meanings attached to this wine and expands our knowledge of Ireland's fascinating food history.

Winemaking Basics (Paperback): C.S. Ough Winemaking Basics (Paperback)
C.S. Ough
R1,979 Discovery Miles 19 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Here is an informative guide for the winemaker and connoisseur seeking a better and more basic understanding of what the science associated with winemaking is about!Written by one of the country's leading enologists, Winemaking Basics explains in easily understandable language the fundamental processes of making table wines. The author discusses the conditions, equipment, and basic materials used to make table wine. Handy as a step-by-step guide or a general reference, this practical book explores the crucial aspects of : an introduction to growing and harvesting grapes processing grapes fermentation and wine composition clarification and fining of wines stabilization aging, bottling, and storage additives and contaminants required methods of analysis sensory evaluation setting up and maintaining home winery facilities and equipment Winemaking Basics offers various options on making table wines. It also gives the winemaker some insight into why certain treatments have desired--or undesired--effects. Winemakers will learn techniques to change the style of their wine, avoid pitfalls, and correct or prevent expensive and frustrating problems.The bibliography covers most of the current texts that should be of interest to the winemaker. Although not heavily referenced, this informative guide mentions a few key books and articles for the reader who wishes to pursue the science aspects more deeply.

Cafe Royal Cocktail Book (Hardcover): William J Tarling Cafe Royal Cocktail Book (Hardcover)
William J Tarling; Illustrated by Frederick Carter; Foreword by Jared McDaniel Brown
R871 Discovery Miles 8 710 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Originally published in 1937 by the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild, Caf Royal Cocktail Book compiled by William J Tarling offers a rare glimpse into the wide array of drinks offered in London bars between the two world wars. Tarling, head bartender at the Caf Royal during had two goals. He wanted to extend this resource to consumers. He also wanted to raise funds for the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild Sickness Fund and the Caf Royal Sports Club Fund. Thus, he drew from the recipes previously compiled for Approved Cocktails, and added more of his own. He also collected many more original recipes from his contemporaries. The result was an outstanding and timely book. It did more than gather recipes, it captured a boom time in the history of cocktails, glass by glass. Sadly, there was only one printing and it became an unobtainable rarity, locking away a time capsule of drinks and knowledge. Reproduced in collaboration with the UKBG, Exposition Universelle des Vins et Spiritueux, and Mixellany Limited, this facsimile edition unlocks that knowledge for a new generation of consumers and bartenders around the world. Within these pages are some of the earliest known recipes for drinks made with tequila and vodka as well as memorable concoctions made with absinthe and other recently revived ingredients-an essential addition to every cocktail book library.

The Cocktail Book 1926 Reprint - A Sideboard Manual for Gentlemen (Hardcover): The St Botolph Society The Cocktail Book 1926 Reprint - A Sideboard Manual for Gentlemen (Hardcover)
The St Botolph Society
R502 Discovery Miles 5 020 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
The Philosophy of Whisky (Hardcover): Billy Abbott The Philosophy of Whisky (Hardcover)
Billy Abbott
R310 R282 Discovery Miles 2 820 Save R28 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

'The true pioneer of civilization is not the newspaper, not religion, not the railroad but Whiskey!' - Mark Twain From illicit distillation to worldwide export, whisky has a powerful and multi-faceted history. Writers including Robert Burns, James Joyce and Haruki Murakami have all mused on it, and there are strong opinions on every aspect, even down to how the word itself should be spelled. A staple of the classic cocktail, whisky is at the heart of diverse cultures around the globe, both in the established whisky traditions of Scotland and Ireland and in newer practices, such as the first Swedish malt whisky distillery, Mackmyra, opened in 1999. This book will take you to whisky landmarks all over the world, including the record-breaking Karuizawa distillery in Japan and Kavalan, the distillery that put Taiwanese whisky on the map. Get to grips with the four key ingredients - grain, wood, yeast and time - then learn how to taste whisky like a pro, from glassware to cocktails, and become a part of the international whisky family.

Everyday Drinking - The Distilled Kingsley Amis (Hardcover): Kingsley Amis Everyday Drinking - The Distilled Kingsley Amis (Hardcover)
Kingsley Amis
R403 R369 Discovery Miles 3 690 Save R34 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

"Kingsley Amis's drink writing is better than anybody else's, ever..." Esquire Kingsley Amis was one of the great masters of comic prose, and no subject was dearer to him than the art and practice of imbibing. Everyday Drinking brings together the best of his writing on the subject: Kingsley Amis in Drink, Everyday Drinking and How's Your Glass? In one handsome package, the book covers a full shelf of the master's riotous and erudite thoughts on the drinking arts; along with a series of well-tested recipes (including a cocktail called the Lucky Jim) are Amis's musings on The Hangover, The Boozing Man's Diet, The Mean Sod's Guide, and (presumably as a matter of speculation) How Not to Get Drunk - all leavened with fun quizzes on the making and drinking of alcohol all over the world. Mixing practical know-how and hilarious opinionation, this is a delightful cocktail of wry humour and distilled knowledge, served by one of our great gimlet wits. With an introduction by Christopher Hitchens.

Pappyland - A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last (Paperback): Wright Thompson Pappyland - A Story of Family, Fine Bourbon, and the Things That Last (Paperback)
Wright Thompson
R403 R365 Discovery Miles 3 650 Save R38 (9%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
A Winter Baby for Gin Barrel Lane - A heartwarming, page-turning historical saga from Lindsey Hutchinson (Hardcover): Lindsey... A Winter Baby for Gin Barrel Lane - A heartwarming, page-turning historical saga from Lindsey Hutchinson (Hardcover)
Lindsey Hutchinson
R679 Discovery Miles 6 790 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Dolly Perkins and Jack Larkin have grown up in the notorious gin palaces of Birmingham.It's a world of happiness and friendship, but also violence and poverty. Now that Dolly runs the Daydream Gin Palace on Gin Barrel Lane she can finally control her own destiny, but sometimes fate still plays its hand. Keen to expand her empire, Dolly and Jack take on a new pub, but they are in for a shock when a foul smell in one of the bedrooms turns out to come from a body hidden in the wall. As the police hunt for their suspect, rumours abound, spread by the local urchins - happy to be used as runners for a little bit of food and a coin or two. But rumours can be dangerous, and as one of the worst winters on record covers everything in snow, Dolly and Jack have to fight for the lives they have made for themselves, and for the urchins that they have come to think of as family. Will the arrival of a new baby on Gin Barrel Lane bring the promise of new hope, or will the long-awaited thaw uncover new secrets and new tragedies... The Queen of Black Country sagas is back on Gin Barrel Lane with a rip-roaring, heart-warming, page-turning story of family, friendship and beating the odds. Perfect for fans of Val Wood and Lyn Andrews. Praise for Lindsey Hutchinson: 'A great story with a great mix of characters, well written and keeps you hooked with each page turn!' Sarah Davies, NetGalley 'A wonderful read ... The author writes so well, it's a really hard novel to put down!' Grace Smith, NetGalley. 'Make sure to read this book where you won't be disturbed because once it gets going, you won't want to put it down' Andrea Ruiz, NetGalley 'A very poignant, feel-good-factor novel' Shelia Easson, NetGalley 'Excellent story!' Stephanie Collins, NetGalley 'The story will linger in your mind long after you finish it' The Avid Reader

Whisky Poker - Whisky Lovers' Playing Cards (Cards): Charles Maclean Whisky Poker - Whisky Lovers' Playing Cards (Cards)
Charles Maclean; Illustrated by Grace Helmer
R295 Discovery Miles 2 950 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This illustrated deck of playing cards is perfect for dram after dram of whisky, or Whisky Poker - or any other card game. Featuring illustrations of 39 malt whiskies from around the world, plus 13 whisky-based cocktails, the deck is accompanied by a booklet giving detailed background to the world's favourite distilleries and recipes for all the cocktails. Perfect for a hand of cards or a handy refresher on how to mix an Old Fashioned.

The Vieux Carre (Hardcover): John DeMers The Vieux Carre (Hardcover)
John DeMers
R585 R529 Discovery Miles 5 290 Save R56 (10%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this fascinating little book, John DeMers tells the story of the Vieux Carre cocktail against the evolving backdrop of the ever-rich cocktail culture of New Orleans. Mixologist Walter Bergeron created this distinctive drink in the 1930s at the Hotel Monteleone; it was later dubbed "the Cocktail that Spins" in honor of the slowly turning Carousel Bar at the hotel. It's an iconic cocktail that, in recent years, was rarely ordered or prepared, though that is changing as a new generation of cocktail enthusiasts rediscover the old ways. The Vieux Carre draws on the local proto-cocktail, the Sazerac, as well as several booze-forward classics including the Manhattan, the Old Fashioned, and, from Italy, the Negroni. DeMers tells all that is known of Walter Bergeron's early life and also examines the ingredients in this cocktail and how each of them made its way to the Crescent City.

Wine-Ku - How to appreciate wine in three elegant lines (Hardcover, Volatile Organics ed.): Jed Grant Wine-Ku - How to appreciate wine in three elegant lines (Hardcover, Volatile Organics ed.)
Jed Grant
R2,307 Discovery Miles 23 070 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Standard Wine Cookbook (Hardcover): Anne Director The Standard Wine Cookbook (Hardcover)
Anne Director
R618 Discovery Miles 6 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"The Standard Wine Cookbook, by Anne Director, is the perfect addition to any cooking library. Director has recorded hundreds of food and drink recipes using wine from around the world, each of which is a time tested favorite. Although wine loses its alcohol when subjected to heart, it can still give any dish heightened flavor and aroma, the basic rule to remember is that if you can taste the wine in the food when it is done, you have used too much. Sherry is the perennial favorite for cooking. It is especially good in soups, and with fish, shellfish, chicken and ham. In general, red table wines are used most successfully in dishes with red meats, and whites with white meats, chicken and seafood. Director encourages cooks to experiment. Each wine has an individual flavor and character. Some of the recipes included are French Onion Soup made with Sherry, Cranberry Salad Mold made with Claret, Wine Butter Sauce for vegetables made with Sherry, Red Wine Beefsteak Pie, and Fruit Wine Shortcake. All of the dishes are economical and easy to prepare. Many date back hundreds of years. Suggested wines are listed by their generic names." - Petterson's California Journal

Cosmic Cocktails - A Guide to the Mixology of Astrology (Paperback): Lydia Levine Cosmic Cocktails - A Guide to the Mixology of Astrology (Paperback)
Lydia Levine
R228 R200 Discovery Miles 2 000 Save R28 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

What if your next drink was written in the stars? With this handy guide, you'll be able to craft the perfect cocktail for your star sign. In this divine blend of astrology and mixology, you'll learn about your character traits and the cocktails that complement them. Packed with over 60 recipes and a spellbinding introduction to the zodiac, this book will help you deepen your connection with your inner self, learn more about your friends and find out how to create a delicious array of befitting, mystical drinks. The ideal companion for every cocktail lover, Cosmic Cocktails will provide you with all the tools for experimenting with mixology and magic. In this book, you will find: An introduction to astrology, including information on your sun, rising and moon signs The ideal cocktail match for you and your friends, with mystical spins on classic recipes, including the Margarita, Pina Colada, Martini and Mojito. Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending each drink

Making Mead - A Complete Guide to the Making of Sweet and Dry Mead, Melomel, Metheglin, Hippocras, Pyment and Cyser... Making Mead - A Complete Guide to the Making of Sweet and Dry Mead, Melomel, Metheglin, Hippocras, Pyment and Cyser (Paperback)
Bryan Acton, Peter Duncan
R311 Discovery Miles 3 110 Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Mead is an alcoholic drink made by fermenting honey and water with yeast. A glass of lightly chilled mead on a summer's evening is a splendid delight. And yet, of all the crafts of mankind, mead-making is certainly one of the oldest. It is likely that mead was made even before the wheel was invented as stone-age cave paintings depict the collection of honey from bee colonies. The drink made from honey became a staple of Celtic, Anglo-Saxon, Medieval and Renaissance Britain. This practical book will inspire you to take up this admirable craft. It includes chapters on honey selection, mead-making techniques, and forty-two recipes for mead, melomel (using honey mixed with fruit juice), pyment (honey mixed with grapes), hippocras (honey mixed with grapes and herbs), metheglin (spiced medicinal mead), cyser (honey mixed with apples) and other honey drinks.

Modern American Drinks 1895 Reprint (Hardcover): George J. Kappeler Modern American Drinks 1895 Reprint (Hardcover)
George J. Kappeler
R539 Discovery Miles 5 390 Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Joy of Home Wine Making (Paperback): Terry A Garey Joy of Home Wine Making (Paperback)
Terry A Garey
R415 R386 Discovery Miles 3 860 Save R29 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Port and sharries, whites, reds, roses and melomels -- make your own wine without owning a vineyard!

If you can follow a simple recipe, you can create delectabletable wines in your own home. It's fun, it's easy-and the resultswill delightfully complement your favorite meals and provide unparalleledpleasure by the glass when friends come calling. You don't have tore-create Bordeaux in your basement to be a successful home vintner-you can make raisin wine and drink it like sherry, or use it to accent yourChinese cooking. Raspberry or apricot wine lend themselves to deliciousdesserts. And if you are interested in more exotic concoctions,rhubarb champagne is the ultimate treat.

The Joy of Home Winemaking is your comprehensive guide to:

  • the most up-to-date techniques and equipment
  • readily available and affordable ingredients and materials
  • aging, bottling, racking, blending, and experimenting
  • dozens of original recipes for great-tasting fruit wines,
  • spice wines, herb wines, sparkling wines, sherries, liqueurs
  • even homemade soda pop!
  • a sparkling brief history of winemaking
  • helpful illustrations and glossary
  • an extensive mail-order resource section
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