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This title presents instructions for making hundreds of cocktails
and drinks, including all-time favourites such as the Dry Martini
and Grasshopper, and more unusual drinks such as the Blue Hawaiian
and Passion Punch. It includes a guide to the types of drinks and
mixers available, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. A
techniques section explains how to measure, mix and pour drinks,
with step-by-step photographs showing how to frost a glass, use a
cocktail shaker and make decorative fruit twists. With a useful
guide to terminology to help you tell the difference between a
chaser and an aperitif, a fizz and a frappe, and many more. This
title includes alcohol and nutritional breakdowns so you can plan
your drinking. It features gorgeous colour photography throughout.
This beautiful volume is an essential reference for every home
bartender, covering a vast array of cocktails and drinks. There are
instructions for making both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks,
accompanied by glorious colour photographs. All the cocktail
favourites are featured, as well as some more unusual drinks to
try. At the back of the book is a guide to the different types of
alcohol and mixers available, including spirits, liqueurs,
fortified wines, beer and wine. There is also a fascinating history
of alcohol, plus a useful guide to bartending equipment, glasses,
garnishes and tricks of the trade. Practical advice is given on how
to prepare a party, together with information about alcohol and
health, including tips for safe drinking and avoiding hangovers.
It's a system, a tool kit, a recipe book. Beginning with one
irresistible idea--a complete home bar of just 12 key
bottles--here's how to make more than 200 classic and unique mixed
drinks, including sours, slings, toddies, and highballs, plus the
perfect Martini, the perfect Manhattan, and the perfect Mint Julep.
It's a surprising guide--tequila didn't make the cut, and neither
did bourbon, but genever did. And it's a literate guide--describing
with great liveliness everything from the importance of vermouth
and bitters (the "salt and pepper" of mixology) to the story of a
punch bowl so big it was stirred by a boy in a rowboat.
In Clean Cocktails, holistic health coaches Beth Ritter Nydick and
Tara Roscioli bring a clean-living mindset to craft mixology. Their
recipes use nothing but neutral, low-calorie spirits; fresh juices
loaded with vitamins; gentle sweeteners like honey and maple syrup;
and anti-inflammatory spices like cinnamon, cayenne and
turmeric-the perfect alternative to drinks that are typically
loaded with refined sugars, artificial flavours and dyes. Much more
than a compendium of cocktails, this book provides recipes for
"clean" syrups and bitters so readers can easily build their own
delicious drinks. Nydick and Roscioli also highlight ingredients
with health benefits, such as ginger (better digestion), cilantro
(good for detox) and even vodka (metabolism booster, thanks very
much).
Since their award-winning cocktail book, The Dead Rabbit Drinks
Manual, was published in 2015, Dead Rabbit creators Sean Muldoon
and Jack McGarry and bar manager Jillian Vose have completely
revamped the bar's menus in a bold, graphic novel style, now
featured in their newest collection, Mixology & Mayhem. Based
on 'Gangs of New York'-era tales, but retold with modern
personalities in the bar world portrayed as the heroes and villains
of the story, the menus are highly sought-after works of art. This
stunning new book, featuring 100 cocktail recipes, fleshes out the
tall tales even further in a collectible hardcover edition - making
it a must-have for the bar's passionate fans who line up every
night of the week.
Countdown to cocktails! Never miss a party. Call Me Old-Fashioned
is a book of 10 sassy pop-out coasters and inventive cocktail
recipes that make bellying up to that 5 o'clock hour oh so sweet.
Bring a little fun to any gathering, swoop in heroically to prevent
wood stain disasters, and show off your mixology skills with the
book that does it all. Make a toast to the good old days and the
cocktails yet to come! - Get the party started with 10 cheeky
coasters - Shake things up with 10 inspired libations - The unique
book format makes coasters easy to save and reuse
Batched & Bottled Cocktails features 50 of the best recipes for
batched and bottled cocktails - cocktails you can pre-make and
bottle, and either pour straight over ice or leave to mature for an
hour, a month or even a year. From Negronis and Manhattans, to more
complex concoctions you can infuse with botanicals or fermented
ingredients, the recipes follow the seasons and range from simple,
stir-through mixes to more elaborate drinks that require kitchen
prep. Drinking, just like eating, is best if you follow nature, and
match what's going on outside. So, in this book you'll find
everything from light, spritzy drinks for the summer and rich,
comforting drinks for those quiet, cosy nights in. Sick of standing
in the corner making cocktails while everyone else is having fun?
Fed up with having to buy loads of expensive spirits and bitters?
Just want to pour a delicious cocktail any time, any place? Then
Batched & Bottled Cocktails is the book for you.
A new and updated edition of the classic, definitive guide to malt
whiskies, originally written by the late Michael Jackson and fully
updated by whisky experts Dominic Roskrow and Gavin D. Smith. The
fully revised 8th edition of the Malt Whisky Companion will teach
you everything you want to know about your favourite tipple. How
should you taste a single malt scotch whisky? Which whiskies are
light and flowery, or rich and treacly? How different is a single
malt scotch from a distillery in the Highlands to one from the
islands? If you find yourself asking these questions, then this may
be the book for you! Did you know that this best-selling book on
malt whisky was originally authored in 1989 by Michael Jackson, who
was regarded as the world's foremost authority on whisky until his
death in 2007. His legacy lives on in his books, which have been
approved by his estate. This brilliant book about whiskey has been
fully updated by world-leading whisky consultants Dominic Roskrow,
author of 12 books about whiskey, and Gavin D. Smith - a
professional writer with over 20 years experience, to include all
the latest significant bottlings since the 7th edition in 2015. A
new introduction section includes hot news on all the current
whisky questions being asked. Discover the wonderful world of
whisky as you explore: - Fully updated and modernised edition of
the world's best-selling book on malt whisky - Includes whisky
tasting notes on over 1,000 malts arranged from A-Z - Includes
vintage whiskies from 1926 onwards - Approximately 70% of the text
is updated to include all the latest significant bottlings -
Updated by whisky experts Dominic Roskcow and Gavin D. Smith Find
whisky tasting notes on over 1,000 malts arranged from A-Z,
including vintages from 1926 onwards and the very latest releases.
For distilleries in the New World Whisky section there are
brand-new whisky tasting notes. This comprehensive whisky guide
defines the characteristics of each whisky, gives it an overall
score, making it the perfect companion for keen whisky drinkers and
new converts to the wonderful world of the single malt. From the
origins of malt whiskey to the language of the label, this book's
tasting notes for more than 1,000 bottlings, practical advice on
buying and collecting malts, and hundreds of colour images make it
the perfect gift for any whisky lover. No other book contains as
much detail on all aspects of whisky, making it a must-have volume
for a new generation of whisky drinkers, or people who want to try
different whiskies but don't know where to start.
Winner of the Andre Simon John Avery award 'This book is
incredible' - Alex Kratena An in-depth, personal journey around
Japan's whisky distilleries. Award-winning author and Japanese
whisky expert, Dave Broom, tells their story and unveils the
philosophy that lies behind this fascinating whisky culture, and
how it relates to many Japanese concepts. Dave looks at the history
and output of each distillery, considering the elements that make
that particular whisky what it is, and including tasting notes.
Features on aspects of Japanese life and culture that are crucial
to a wider understanding, from the importance of the seasons to the
role of craftsmanship, add to the picture. And interwoven
throughout the book is the fascinating narrative of the journey
across Japan which Dave made with photographer Kohei Take, offering
further insight into the country which creates this wonderful drink
and making this a must-have edition for any whisky lover, whisky
drinker, whisky collector or Japanophile.
Classic cocktails, original creations and modern libations from the
Art Deco jewel in the heart of London's Mayfair - the celebrated
setting for drinks with the great, the good and the bright young
things of every generation since 1856 "...Not that I intend to die,
but when I do, I don't want to go to heaven, I want to go to
Claridge's'" - Spencer Tracy "When I pass through the revolving
doors into the glamorous lobby of Claridge's in London, I always
feel a thrill. You enter a world of sophistication and wonderful
service... Claridge's is my ultimate treat" - Lulu Guinness This
glorious guide contains all the inspiration you'll need for the
cocktail hour, with a spirited - and no/low - selection of more
than 500 recipes suitable for every occasion. Whatever your tastes
and wherever your location, this new bartender's bible will enable
you to share the magic of Claridge's with family and friends, from
your own cocktail cabinet. Co-authored by Denis Broci (Director of
Bars) and Nathan McCarley-O'Neill (Director of Mixology), this
handsome volume encompasses classics from every period in
Claridge's history, new inventions that reflect the evolution of
the art of drink-making and drinks of every style from every
elegant space within this grand institution. Whether you prefer
something sparkling, sweet, stirred, complex, sharp, refreshing,
bracing or sour, an inviting glass awaits. CONTENTS INCLUDES:
Champagne & Sparkling Featuring Champagne cobbler, French 75
and Gimlet royale Stirred & Complex Featuring Oaxacan old
fashioned, Silver bullet martini and Widows' kiss Short & Sharp
Featuring Between the sheets, Gin basil smash and London calling
Long & Refreshing Featuring Peachblow fizz, Singapore sling and
Tom Collins No & Low Featuring Adonis, Diplomat and Rome with a
view
Gin: The Essential Guide for Gin Aficionados celebrates the clear
spirit in all its guises; as a straight drink, the increasingly
popular flavoured brands, as a base for cocktails and a cooking
ingredient. It describes the history of the spirit; how it is made
and how the method of distillation has changed across the
centuries; the variations of gin; classic cocktail recipes; where
to buy the premier brands; and tasting notes. Lavishly illustrated
and written in an easy-to-read style, this book will go down as
well as the most lovingly created Gin & Tonic. Few drinks can
trace its history back more than half a millennium, but the Dutch
genever (or jenever) is a clear predecessor of the modern gin
distilled today. Gin's history makes for fascinating reading, from
how it grew and faded in popularity through the ages to the types
of people who drank it and the story of the G&T (surely the
world's best known cocktail). According to Henry McNulty, Vogue's
legendary wine and spirits columnist, 'Gin is the bad boy of the
spirits world.' He may be correct, but the fact remains that gin is
one of the world's most popular spirits.
With a small, 0.5-liter distiller, you can easily create fine
brandies, whiskies, and even essential oils in your own kitchen. In
this detailed how-to book, learn the tools, techniques, and safe
procedures to distill raw natural materials for a variety of
applications. Also included is a useful guide that explains what
plants to use for different purposes; a look at the various types
of stills; and a detailed, step-by-step treatment of mashing,
fermenting, distilling, and refining spirits. Complete with a guide
to distilling essential oils and their benefits and tips and tricks
for troubleshooting and avoiding common pitfalls, this is the ideal
companion for the home distiller.
Anthropologists and historians have confirmed the central role
alcohol has played in nearly every society since the dawn of human
civilization, but it is only recently that it has been the subject
of serious scholarly inquiry. The Oxford Companion to Spirits and
Cocktails is the first major reference work to cover the subject
from a global perspective, and provides an authoritative,
enlightening, and entertaining overview of this third branch of the
alcohol family. It will stand alongside the bestselling Companions
to Wine and Beer, presenting an in-depth exploration of the world
of spirits and cocktails in a groundbreaking synthesis. The
Companion covers drinks, processes, and techniques from around the
world as well as those in the US and Europe. It provides clear
explanations of the different ways that spirits are produced,
including fermentation, distillation, and ageing, alongside a
wealth of new detail on the emergence of cocktails and cocktail
bars, including entries on key cocktails and influential
mixologists and cocktail bars. With entries ranging from Manhattan
and mixology to sloe gin and stills, the Companion combines
coverage of the range of spirit-based drinks around the world with
clear explanations of production processes, and the history and
culture of their consumption. It is the ultimate guide to
understanding what is in your glass. The Companion is lavishly
illustrated throughout, and appendices include a timeline of
spirits and distillation and a guide to mixing drinks.
Already responsible for giving jelly a 21st-century makeover, Sam and
Harry focus their attention on the perennially popular cocktail, the
most sophisticated form of drink. But of course with an extra special
twist. Bompas & Parr take us on a rollercoaster journey through the
wonderful world of sours, martinis, old-fashioneds, punches and
highballs. Classics, new interpretations of old favourites and crazy
concoctions are all to be expected, but they also provide advice on the
all-important presentation, the ingredients and getting the ice just
right.
Veterans of successful alcoholic adventures such as Alcoholic
Architecture (a walk in cloud of breathable G&T) and the
Architectural Punchbowl (a Robert Adam building flooded with 4 tonnes
of Courvoisier Punch enough for 25,000 people!), Bompas & Parr are
perfectly placed to ensure you create a range of extraordinary cocktail
drinks to remember.
Bompas & Parr s paramount aim is to demystify cocktails and produce
an easy to use functional cocktail book for the home all you need to do
is master a few techniques, assemble a few ingredients and away you go;
but as to be expected from them, the recipes walk a fine line balancing
their signature, attention-grabbing but considered approach, while
offering some predictably unpredictable options. More than 50 recipes
are split into chapters on Gin, Whisky, Rum, Vodka, Tequila, Brandy,
Champagne cocktails and Punches, with additional chapters covering
Cocktail basics; Cocktail techniques; and Glassware.
Three different spellings (rum, rhum, ron) for just one spirit: the
one which comes from the Caribbean and the first American colonies
of the seventeenth century. This book will lead you to discover
this extraordinary spirit obtained from the distillation of cane
sugar (agricultural) or molasses (industrial), introducing you to
the history, production methods, and different styles (Spanish,
British, Jamaican, French) existing today. In fact, there are very
many types of rum, which differ in fermentation times, distillation
equipment used, and aging: it is a varied world that this guide
will help you to know and to understand. The most recognized rums
sold today will be illustrated in 40 profiles, tracing their
characteristics and describing their taste and colour. For each of
them, a cocktail recipe will be proposed showing its ideal use.
Furthermore, the final section will suggest a selection of
classical or innovative cocktails based on rum and will give you
all the information necessary to prepare them easily. This is also
thanks to splendid photographs by Fabio Petroni, a master of the
still-life genre.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a person in possession
of this good book must be in want of a drink. Winner of the
Gourmand Award in the Gin category (US). In six enduring novels,
Jane Austen captured the fancies and foibles of Regency England,
and every delightful page of this book celebrates the picnics,
luncheons, dinner parties, and glamorous balls of Austen's world.
At these social engagements, gossip reigned, love flourished, and
drinks flowed. Discover an exotic world of cobblers, crustas,
flips, punches, shrubs, slings, sours, and toddies, with recipes
that evoke the past but suit today's tastes. Raise your glass to
Sense and Sensibility with a Brandon Old-Fashioned, Elinorange
Blossom, Hot Barton Rum, or Just a Dashwood. Toast Pride and
Prejudice with a Cousin Collins, Fizzy Miss Lizzie, Gin &
Bennet, or Salt & Pemberley. Brimming with enlightening quotes
from the novels and Austen's letters, beautiful photographs, and
period design, this intoxicating volume is a must-have for any
devoted Janeite.
Do you know your Moscow Mule from your White Russian? Your Stoli
from your Belvedere? Micron filtering from charcoal filtering? No
matter how you take your vodka, it is time to embrace your inner
vodka snob. How to Be a Vodka Snob is the perfect read for drinking
novices as well as connoisseurs, beginning with vodka's humble
history as a medicinal liquor and accompanying it on its rise to
stardom with high-end vodka appreciators and mixologists. Pairing
fascinating stories, tidbits, and recipes with a step-by-step guide
to becoming a vodka snob, Brittany Jacques offers a beginner's
guide to proper glassware, equipment needed for the home bar, and
the all-important vodka lingo. Ever wanted to order a filthy
martini, stirred, extra wet? How to Be a Vodka Snob is the perfect
book for you. How to be a Vodka Snob features more than 50 recipes
with everything from James Bond's favorite Martini to Dwight's
Beets Over Rocks from The Office, as well as accompanying nibbles
and side dishes. With Brittany Jacques as your guide, your journey
to becoming a vodka snob starts here.
What can we expect from the best whiskey producers in America
today? Whiskey America showcases some of the most exciting new
styles of whiskey and why they are so special. With fascinating
interviews with some of the leading characters in the recent
distilling revolution, this absorbing book relates the stories of
how successful lawyers, doctors and city slickers made the
life-changing decision to turn their backs on conventional careers
to pursue the 'good life' of making spirits in the most far-flung
outreaches of America. And thank goodness they did, because this
new generation of distillers not only customized conventional
whiskey styles but also invented new ones never seen before.
Whiskey America investigates how best to enjoy the new whiskies -
in cocktails, with food, mixed or straight - and looks forward to
where these exciting American spirits are going next.
Discover the techniques behind crafting your favorite concoctions
from this first and only compilation of the renowned Formula List
creations from Apotheke, the original New York City cocktail
apothecary that applies mixology to the world of plant science
wellness. With its 1800s-Parisian-absinthe-den vibe combined with
an air of opium-den secrecy, Apotheke is a unique urban apothecary
that provides a multi-sensory experience for its clientele.
Talented botany-minded mixologists, dressed in lab coats labeled
"Dispensing Chemist," experiment behind the glowing marble bar with
local and exotic herbs, botanicals, and tinctures. Much like
herbalists and apothecaries have done for thousands of years, they
balance science, art, and flavor cultivating healing ingredients in
boundary-shattering cocktail formulas that offer the amazing
healing power of plants. In Apotheke, the creators of the popular
speakeasy with locations in Manhattan and Los Angeles share their
holistic approach to drinking well, delving into the use of alcohol
as medicine, the story of the establishment's creation, and
exploring the signature house-made ingredients; local and organic
botanicals, tinctures, and produce; and ancient healing herbal
combinations that have put the storied speakeasy on the map. With a
beautiful design that echoes the award-winning decor of their
establishments, this modern wellness handbook also features the
first-ever compilation of fifty of Apotheke's renowned Formula List
creations to recreate the flavorful medicinal mixology of Apotheke
at home, with recipes such as Kale in Comparison, Forlorn Dragon,
Sitting Buddha, and Paid Vacation. Cheers to good health!
The Cocktail Garden offers cocktail recipes focused around the
flavours and produce found throughout the seasons, all stunningly
illustrated by internationally renowned artist Adriana Picker. From
summery raspberries and rich figs to citrus and white peaches,
apples and pineapples, and infusions using a riot of herbs - basil
and thyme, to sage and lavender and other flavours found in the
garden. There are drinks for long hot summer afternoons spent among
flowers in the garden; wine spritzers for breezy evenings on the
back porch; champagne cocktails for celebrations under the apple
tree; nightcaps for wintry nights by the fireside; and fruity party
punches for that garden party gathering with style.
'The perfect stocking filler in the run up to Christmas and a
must-read ahead of hosting festive dinner parties!' Daily Mail
'Neil & Joel always produce great-tasting, well thought-out,
balanced drinks. Proper talents, this pair!' Simon Rimmer The trend
of cocktail making at home is set to continue now that so many of
us appreciate how a delicious cocktail can make any evening
special, and it really does not have to be time consuming.
60-Second Cocktails: Amazing Drinks to Make At Home in a Minute is
the latest book from award-winning drinks writers and TV presenters
Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley. These simple-yet-delicious cocktails
are divided into three chapters: No Shake, Sherlock - the easiest
to make, requiring little or no preparation, and using standard
spirits and mixers; Shake It Up - slightly more complex concoctions
that need a quick shake or stir; and Magnificent Mixes - special
drinks for the more decadent drinking occasions which require a
little more prep, or an unusual ingredient here and there.
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