Spirits, liqueurs and cocktails Books

Book SynopsisMake simple and easy cocktails with this comprehensive deck full of recipe cards for classic and innovative vodka drinks!Drink your way through the alphabet with the Vodka Cocktail Cards A–Z! This easy-to-navigate alphabetical guide to vodka cocktails offers 75 recipes as well as a bartending basics booklet so you won’t have to worry about figuring out what glass to use, how to mix, and so many more tips and tricks to becoming a home mixologist. In each cocktail, vodka is the star, and every card has a full-color photo to show you what your drink will look like. Vodka Cocktail Cards A–Z includes recipes for: -Amaretto -Chocolate martini -Frozen berry sangria -Love potion -Vodka gimlet -And more! Work your way through every vodka cocktail you can imagine with this fun—and functional—cocktail card deck.Trade Review"A perfect way to mix and explore new drink recipes." —Focus Daily News

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Book SynopsisMake 75 simple and easy cocktails with this comprehensive deck full of recipes cards for classic and innovative tequila drinks!Drink your way through the alphabet with the Tequila Cocktail Cards A­-Z! This easy-to-navigate alphabetical guide to tequila cocktails offers 75 cocktail recipes as well as a bartending basics booklet so you won’t have to worry about figuring out what glass to use, how to mix, and so much more! In each cocktail, tequila is the star, and every card has a full color photo to show you what your drink will look like in the end! Recipes include: -Tequila Sunrise -Jalapeño Margarita -The Paloma -Bloody Maria -Tequila Slammer -And more! Work your way through every tequila cocktail you can imagine with this fun—and functional—cocktail card deck!

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Book SynopsisWarm up this winter with the toastiest of tipples 'Tis the season to be jolly, and what better way to celebrate than to welcome your guests in from the cold with a tasty tipple? With easy-to-follow recipes for Pumpkin Spiced Russians, Buttered Bonfire Rum, Sleighbell Slings, Happy New Years, the trusty classics, and plenty of non-alcoholic options too, you'll be feeling festive AF all winter. Carve the pumpkins, stack the bonfire, deck the halls, and let's get merry!

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Book SynopsisSophisticated, evocative, and delicious, the martini will never go out of style. Appearing in countless movies-for example, any one of the Bond films-it's one of the most popular and well-known cocktails of all time. Making a martini is simplicity personified, the classic recipe requiring just two ingredients (not counting the garnish): gin and vermouth. And now man-about-town Matt Hranek is here to tell us everything we need to know about the iconic cocktail. Like Hranek's The Negroni, The Martini will give readers insight into the drink's nineteenth-century-origins, as well as the tools for making 35 simple variations of the drink-a combination of recipes from the author, recipes from experts/bartenders around the world, and iconic versions that any martini fanatic needs to have on hand. Included are the author's own version, always with gin (never vodka), served ice cold and dry with a twist of lemon (or, on very rare occasions, like when he is hungry, an olive); the Martinez (circa 1849), named for the city of Martinez about 25 miles northeast of San Francisco, where some say this all began; a lime martini, a nod to Hranek's father, who loved a gin and tonic; and New York City legend Russ & Daughters Cafe's own martinis, "The Lower East Side" and "The Smoked Martini." There will be details on ingredients, methods (to shake or to stir?), garnish, equipment, glassware; where to get the best martini around the world, and more. Beautiful original and archival photography make this an irresistible gift for anyone who loves to enjoy a martini.

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Book SynopsisGone are the days when a lonely bottle of Angostura bitters held court behind the bar. A cocktail renaissance has swept across the country, inspiring in bartenders and their thirsty patrons a new fascination with the ingredients, techniques, and traditions that make the American cocktail so special. And few ingredients have as rich a history or serve as fundamental a role in our beverage heritage as bitters.   Author and bitters enthusiast Brad Thomas Parsons traces the history of the world’s most storied elixir, from its earliest “snake oil” days to its near evaporation after Prohibition to its ascension as a beloved (and at times obsessed-over) ingredient on the contemporary bar scene. Parsons writes from the front lines of the bitters boom, where he has access to the best and boldest new brands and flavors, the most innovative artisanal producers, and insider knowledge of the bitters-making process.   Whether you’re a professional looking to take your game to the next level or just a DIY-type interested in homemade potables, Bitters has a dozen recipes for customized blends--ranging from Apple to Coffee-Pecan to Root Beer bitters--as well as tips on sourcing ingredients and step-by-step instructions fit for amateur and seasoned food crafters alike.   Also featured are more than seventy cocktail recipes that showcase bitters’ diversity and versatility: classics like the Manhattan (if you ever get one without bitters, send it back), old-guard favorites like the Martinez, contemporary drinks from Parsons’s own repertoire like the Shady Lane, plus one-of-a-kind libations from the country’s most pioneering bartenders. Last but not least, there is a full chapter on cooking with bitters, with a dozen recipes for sweet and savory bitters-infused dishes.   Part recipe book, part project guide, part barman’s manifesto, Bitters is a celebration of good cocktails made well, and of the once-forgotten but blessedly rediscovered virtues of bitters.

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Book SynopsisShanna Farrell loves a good drink. As a bartender, she not only poured spirits, but learned their stories—who made them and how. Living in San Francisco, surrounded by farm-to-table restaurants and high-end bars, she wondered why the eco-consciousness devoted to food didn’t extend to drinks. The short answer is that we don’t think of spirits as food. But whether it's rum, brandy, whiskey, or tequila, drinks are distilled from the same crops that end up on our tables. Most are grown with chemicals that cause pesticide resistance and pollute waterways, and distilling itself requires huge volumes of water. Even bars are notorious for generating mountains of trash. The good news is that while the good drink movement is far behind the good food movement, it is emerging. In A Good Drink, Farrell goes in search of the bars, distillers, and farmers who are driving a transformation to sustainable spirits. She meets mezcaleros in Guadalajara who are working to preserve traditional ways of producing mezcal, for the health of the local land, the wallets of the local farmers, and the culture of the community. She visits distillers in South Carolina who are bringing a rare variety of corn back from near extinction to make one of the most sought-after bourbons in the world. She meets a London bar owner who has eliminated individual bottles and ice, acculturating drinkers to a new definition of luxury. These individuals are part of a growing trend to recognize spirits for what they are—part of our food system. For readers who have ever wondered who grew the pears that went into their brandy or why their cocktail is an unnatural shade of red, A Good Drink will be an eye-opening tour of the spirits industry. For anyone who cares about the future of the planet, it offers a hopeful vision of change, one pour at a time.Table of ContentsIntroduction. In Pursuit of Sustainable Spirits Chapter 1. Whiskey Chapter 2. Agave Chapter 3. Gin and Vodka Chapter 4. Rum Chapter 5. Brandy Chapter 6. Bartenders Chapter 7. Scale Conclusion. This Is Not the End Acknowledgements Bibliography About the Author

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Book SynopsisThe Craft Gin Guide is the only guide to Britain and Ireland's craft gin distilleries and gin bars. This second edition of The Craft Gin Guide is an updated, revamped guide to all the best craft gins, gin bars and distilleries to visit across Britain and Ireland. It features returning distilleries and many new additions. This is a practical guide to sourcing and buying some superb gins with supplier’s addresses and websites. With more than 300 small batch distillers and dedicated gin bars in the UK and Ireland, here’s the perfect guide to help you discover them all. Many small gin distillers are not just producers but interesting places to visit for buying, for tasting and for learning about gin. This guide is filled with carefully researched information on those most worth seeking out. They are often run by enterprising, independent-minded people who are fun to meet: * Discover the best bars– all the UK’s cities have gin bars, with London and Edinburgh having the most; * Seek out the best distillers – distillers, although concentrated in the cities, can also be found deep in the heart of the countryside. This guide has one or two page entries on who we feel are the most interesting and worth discovering; * Know your craft gin – discover the range of brands and tastes available; * All the essential information – opening times of bars and distilleries, web addresses, plenty of photographs plus interesting things to do and see nearby, making gin a fun day out. Written by the internationally renowned gin expert, David T. Smith, here is an invaluable guide to the finest gins being produced in Britain and Ireland. This is an ideal gift for the gin lover in your life as well as being a handy personal reference.

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Book SynopsisGin Cocktails is a compact edition of the most popular gin cocktails that are considered the classics that everyone loves. Simple and easy recipes to create at home.

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Book SynopsisThe best party drinks for jugs and punch bowls. With recipes for fruit punches, champagne, whisky, wine, rum, sangria, cider, and hot temptations, there?s a recipe for every taste and season.

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Book SynopsisTHE ART OF COCKTAILS is a comprehensive guide featuring over 100 recipes of modern and classic cocktails that are straightforward and uncomplicated to prepare.This book covers every aspect of creating the perfect cocktail, from easy step-by-step instructions to stocking a well equipped bar.Additionally, the book provides insights into fundamental techniques, introduces various spirits and liqueurs, and showcases all the beloved classic cocktails that are widely enjoyed.

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Book SynopsisThe Cocktail Garden offers cocktail recipes focused on the flavours and produce found throughout the seasons, all stunningly illustrated by internationally renowned artist Adriana Picker. The more than 80 cocktail recipes include everything from summery raspberries and rich figs to citrus and white peaches, apples and pineapples to infusions using a bounty of herbs basil and thyme, 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 garden party gatherings with style. Showcasing the riot of botanicals found in the garden, The Cocktail Garden will inspire you to get mixing.

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Book SynopsisWith its unique aroma and heady buzz - the perfect accompaniment to even the spiciest tacos - tequila has won its way into drinkers' hearts worldwide. There are few places on earth besides Mexico that have the climate and terrain to evolve the agave plant from which tequila is made, and there are even fewer people who have the patience to wait the seven years or more that it takes 'the tree of marvels' to grow. Tequila is a lively history of this potent and popular drink.Mayans, Olmecs and Aztecs fermented a drink called pulque from the sap of the agave. It was reserved for pregnant women and priests - and their sacrifices. Later the Mexicans began to use distillation to make tequila and mescal and since its humble beginnings as a local firewater, it has exploded into global popularity. Ian Williams visits countless tequila producers, distributors and connoisseurs to tell the story of how tequila started in the agave lands of Mexico, became an icon of youthful inebriation and then developed into a truly artisanal product which today draws the most discerning drinkers. Including recipes for cocktails, as well as advice on the buying, storing, tasting and serving of tequila, mescal and other agave spirits, this book will delight beverage aficionados and anyone interested in the history of Mexico and its unique drinking culture.

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Book SynopsisFortnum & Mason Food & Drink Awards Drink Book of the Year 2015.Annual Spirited Awards - Nominated for Best New Spirits Book 2015.Today''s world of spirits is experiencing an explosive increase in craft distillers and pioneers of new distillates. It''s about men and women tearing up rule books and creating new spirits with extraordinary personality and passion. This book uncovers the best spirits the world has to offer. These are not necessarily the best-known examples on the planet - though if they are good, they have a place here - but the best crafted and most interesting. Spirit by spirit Joel Harrison and Neil Ridley explain what you need to know to appreciate a spirit - its ingredients, its classic forms, the choices a distiller makes in creating it - and offer their picks to ''Drink Before You Expire'' - the world''s best examples of their type, from gin and rum to shochu and tequila. There are plenty of suggestions for

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Book SynopsisCocktails don't need to be complicated to taste delicious. Take cocktails back to basics with Sipsmith's uncompromisingly handcrafted gin. 100 gin cocktails, all with only three ingredients.Enjoy fuss-free drinks, from summer sipping to winter warmers, time-honoured classics to new twists. Along the way, you will find expert mixing tips, drink history and stories worth reading over a Martini or two.Delicious cocktails range from classics such as the Negroni and Martini to drinks for sipping at occasions, whether it's an Earl Grey Sour for a nightcap, or a new take such as a Gin Espresso Martini.Recipes include: Dry Martini Negroni Gin Fizz Gin Basil Smash Watermelon Martini Hot Gin Twist Earl Grey Sour Gin Caipirinha Dark Fruit Bramble Gin Espresso Martini ...and many more.

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Book SynopsisWith more than 100 essential cocktail recipes, The Cocktail Dictionary is the discerning drinker's guide to the art of sipping.Navigate the bewildering world of cocktails with this elegant A to Z guide to every recipe that you need to know. Complete with the stories behind the famous drinks and know-how on key cocktail topics and techniques, The Cocktail Dictionary is the discerning drinker's guide to the art of sipping.Drinks expert Henry Jeffreys shows how cocktail-making is as much a science as an art. Covering key cocktail techniques such as muddling, shaking, stirring and how to get the perfect ice, Henry provides you with all the tools to make the perfect drink. Covering everything from the Old Fashioned to the Martini, the Margarita to the Daiquiri, as well as more unusual drinks like the Bee's Knees and the New York Sour, this is an indispensable collection of recipes. Including stunning illustrations throughout, The Cocktail Dictionary is perfect as a gift for the cocktail-lover in your life, or to keep on your shelf for drinks party hosting.Trade ReviewIf you are looking to be schooled in cocktails them maybe Henry Jeffreys new book The Cocktail Dictionary should be on your curriculum. * Cocktail Collective *

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Book SynopsisWritten by the Fortnum & Mason Drinks Writer of the Year 2020.Updated with more than 80 new gins.With more gin brands available than ever before, you need to know how to choose and get the most out of the brands you buy, understanding their flavours so you drink them in the most delicious way possible. Award-winning spirits writer Dave Broom has tested thousands of gins from all over the world to choose the 125 selected to appear in this book. As well as the gin selection, he has also tasted and scored each one four ways - in a G&T, a negroni, a martini and with lemonade (a gin that's perfect for a martini may be exactly the opposite in a G&T). So not only do you get to drink the world's best gins, you get to drink them in the best possible way. Praise for the first edition:"You could not write a more sophisticated book or pack more detail onto each page...it is rocket science impressive" - Huffington Post

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Book Synopsis***'The secret to great, refreshing, stylish serves first time, every time!'Ian Buxton, author Gin: The Ultimate Companion.From the world's leading premium mixer brand, Fever-Tree Easy Mixing: More than 150 Quick and Delicious Mixed Drinks and Cocktails, is Fever-Tree's follow up to the bestselling Art of Mixing. With clever variations on the classic gin and tonic to a selection of spritzes, mules and mojitos, to some nifty no-and-low alcohol alternatives and a handful of pitchers for when the party really gets started, Fever-Tree Easy Mixing celebrates how easy it is for anyone to enjoy quick and delicious drinks at home.

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Book Synopsis***In THE COCKTAIL CABINET flavour expert Zoe Burgess demystifies cocktails, explaining and exploring the structures, flavour profiles and techniques used. In the first part of the book Zoe helps you understand why cocktails work, looking at the five basic tastes and other elements, including the flavour profiles of key spirits. She pulls apart classic recipes to explore their structure and explains why certain ingredients work together. Understanding these elements allows you to understand and build on your personal taste preferences, opening up a vast palette of options - including those of your own creation. The second part of the book puts that knowledge into practice, with more than 80 recipes for drinks organised by cocktail type - champagne-based, stirred, bitter, sour and long. In each chapter Zoe builds on the basic recipe, layering on additional ingredients and variations to ensure you go on the journey of exploration with her, and get under the skin of how the cocktails are built. Throughout the book informative illustrations show everything from the flavour profiles of spirits to the deconstructed building blocks of each cocktail. Cocktails are about enjoyment, of course, but what this ingenious book demonstrates is that the more you understand what you're drinking, the more you will enjoy not only that drink but the whole world of delicious options that understanding opens up.

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Book Synopsis'...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 GuinnessThis 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 royaleStirred & ComplexFeaturing Oaxacan old fashioned, Silver bullet martini and Widows' kissShort & SharpFeaturing Between the sheets, Gin basil smash and London callingLong & RefreshingFeaturing Peachblow fizz, Singapore sling and Tom CollinsNo & LowFeaturing Adonis, Diplomat and Rome with a view

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Book Synopsis'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 RimmerThe 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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Book SynopsisFrom the Borders to Barra, as new craft distilleries emerge, they are making some serious waves in the global gin market.Thanks to the relatively simple method of gin production, craft distilleries have been creating imaginative products, reinvigorating the market while innovating in this corner of the world and beyond.With tasting notes and tips from master distillers, entrepreneurs and producers of Scottish gin, this guide is for every type of gin enthusiast, whether you are looking for fascinating distillery tours, or a new botanical for your tastebuds to explore.Accompanied by cocktail recipes to turn any fan into a fully-fledged mixologist, The Scottish Gin Bible is the ultimate guide to a gin lover's favourite tipple."It's a product of sheer human creativity and endeavour you hold in your hand when you sip a long Gin & Tonic on a balmy summer evening or politely address a gin martini in a cocktail bar"MATTHEW S. V. PAULEY

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Book SynopsisGin: 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.Table of ContentsEarly History • London Dry Gin • The Modern Age • Making Gin • Brand Directory • Drinking Gin • Gin Places.

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Book SynopsisThe Gaelic word for whisky is Uisge beatha, translated literally as 'water of life'. That is as a good a starting place as any to enjoy whisky, as a connoisseur, taster or just an occasional tippler. This beautifully produced volume, Scotch Whisky: The Essential Guide for Single Malt Lovers goes on an incredible journey around Scotland and back in time too. Written by a Scotsman who considers it a blessing to grow up with Scotch whisky, you will learn about the history of whisky distillation, the famous men whose passion can be found in their special malts, and take tours of the main whisky regions, including the Western Isles, Speyside, Highlands, Lowlands, and Campbeltown, visiting some of the greatest names in the production of Scotch, The Glenlivet, Ardbeg, Glenmorangie, Balvenie, Talisker – other brands (more than 100 of them) are available. Written with a passion and love for the subject Scotch Whisky: The Essential Guide for Single Malt Lovers is complemented by stunning photographs, maps and artworks. It make this superb book a unique insight into Scotch whisky, one of the world's most loved drinks. Table of ContentsHow Whisky is Made • The History of Scotch Whisky • On the Whisky Trail: Islay; Western Isles; Speyside; Campbeltown; The Lowlands • Whisky Culture and Traditions.

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Book SynopsisDelicious cocktails made with minimal alcohol and quality ingredients to give maximum thirst-quenching satisfaction, featuring Japanese ingredients and flavours such as sake, whisky, plum wine, yuzu, sakura and matcha. With the focus on delicious fruity flavour combos rather than upping the alcohol content, Japanese cocktails are the perfect beverage for anyone who would prefer to avoid hard alcohol. Using fresh ingredients, real fruits and healthful teas, these easy-to-sip quaffs are rather revitalising instead of ruinous, and allow you to feel positively fresh the next day. Drinking alcohol is accepted as the norm in social situations, and Japan is no exception, from hanami picnics to celebrate cherry blossom season to business meetings in izakaya restaurants. Rather than force you to order a soft drink if you want to pace yourself, they offer a commonly-available selection of classy low-alcohol cocktails. Try a Lemon Sour made with shochu, soda water and fresh lemon juice, a Matcha Hai highball, Umeshu (plum wine) and tonic or Red Eye Beer made with tomato juice. Find out why cocktails are one such illustration of the Japanese approach to perfecting a craft.

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Book SynopsisGet out your cocktail shaker and re-live the speakeasy experience with this collection of authentic cocktails. Gatsby Cocktails features more than 20 classic cocktails inspired by the 1920s. Try re-creating the classic Sidecar, comprising brandy, lemon juice and Cointreau. Or discover the secret to Jay Gatsby’s tipple of choice; the cooling Mint Julep. Perfect the classic martini or try a tempting Raspberry Rickey from the sparkling selection of recipes. With more than 20 classic recipes, this collection captures the iconic elegance of the Prohibition era.

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Book Synopsis"Rigorously researched and richly illustrated...Meticulous in detail and gleeful in its discoveries, this trip is a joyride for any whiskey lover." Publishers Weekly Buckle up and join bestselling author and whiskey connoisseur Tristan Stephenson on a Stateside tour and learn all there is to know about the finest whiskey and bourbon America has to offer. Whiskey in America is a regional product that has evolved in different ways and at a differing pace depending on where you go. Tristan Stephenson’s road trip enabled him to visit more than 40 unique distilleries, from long-established makers in the states that are the spiritual home of the industry – Kentucky and Tennessee – to newer craft-distillers in Indiana, Pennsylvania, and even California and Texas. In his own unique style, which is both fiercely entertaining and meticulously well-researched, Tristan weaves together the full and fascinating story of American whiskey, from its history and production methods to the origins of iconic cocktails still enjoyed in bars around the world today.Trade Review'an ambitious tour of 40 of the best whiskey distilleries in America' – Richmond.com'The book is packed with detail covering the people, places and production of whiskey. . . .no matter how many behind-the-scenes distillery tours I take, I learn elucidating new information from every single one' – Forbes.com 'Each visit provides a launchpad for [Stephenson’s] erudite essays on whiskey history and culture.' – Selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the year’s top tipples“Each visit provides a launchpad for [Stephenson’s] erudite essays on whiskey history and culture." – Selected by The Wall Street Journal as one of the year’s top tipples'[this] is an expressively written book that has plenty of space for poetry among all the historical and technical gems of information... definitely one to add to your Christmas present list.' – imbibe.com'If you’re planning your own whiskey road trip, this guide can inspire ideas—but even if you just read it sitting on your couch, prepare to be transported' – Whiskyadvocate.com'Rigorously researched and richly illustrated. . . . Meticulous in detail and gleeful in its discoveries, this trip is a joyride for any whiskey lover' – Publishers Weekly'Entertaining and well-researched, the book also looks at the origins of iconic cocktails that are still enjoyed around the world' – The Chronicle (Newcastle)

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Book SynopsisRecreate the most popular drinks to have been shaken, stirred and swallowed at one of the world’s most unique venues. George Michael, Freddie Mercury, Grace Jones, Fatboy Slim, Irvine Welsh, Boy George, Kate Moss, Kylie, LCD SoundSystem and countless other celebrities and rock royalty, have all sipped the cocktails served at the legendary Pikes Ibiza while sitting around its iconic pool and dancing in the in-house nightclub that used to be Freddie Mercury’s suite. Now, for the first time ever, The Pikes Cocktail Book tells the story of this incredible place, with drinks recipes inspired by mischief and misbehaviour at this epicentre of Balearic excess. The 65 drinks recipes are divided into chapters such as Poolside Sunset, After Midnight and The Morning After where you can sample Captain of the Night, Sunny's Gay G&T, Golden Bird and many more. 'Among Ibiza’s growing raft of luxury hotels, Pikes remains a characterful standout. The venue has carved a niche as a hedonistic creative hub, providing the setting for Freddie Mercury’s 41st birthday party, Wham’s Club Tropicana video and cutting-edge art and music pop-ups’ – The FT: How to Spend It

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Book SynopsisA captivating introduction to the world of fine whiskies, brought to you by bestselling author, restaurateur, bar-owner and world-class drinks connoisseur Tristan Stephenson. Tristan explores the origins of whisky, from the extraordinary Chinese distillation pioneers well over 2,000 years ago to the discovery of the medicinal ‘aqua vitae’ (water of life), through to the emergence of what we know as whisky. Explore the magic of malting, the development of flavour and the astonishing barrel-ageing process as you learn about how whisky is made. After that, you might choose to make the most of Tristan’s bar skills with some inspirational house-blends and whisky-based cocktails. This fascinating, entertaining and comprehensive book is sure to appeal to aficionados and novices alike.

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Book SynopsisRecreate the most popular drinks that have been shaken, stirred and swallowed at one of the world’s most unique venues.George Michael, Freddie Mercury, Grace Jones, Fatboy Slim, Irvine Welsh, Boy George, Kate Moss, Kylie, LCD SoundSystem and countless other celebrities and rock royalty, have all sipped the cocktails served at the legendary Pikes Ibiza while sitting around its iconic pool and dancing in the in-house nightclub that used to be Freddie Mercury’s suite. The Pikes Cocktail Book tells the story of this incredible place, with drinks recipes inspired by mischief and misbehaviour at this epicentre of Balearic excess. The 65 drinks recipes are divided into chapters such as Poolside Sunset, After Midnight and The Morning After where you can sample Captain of the Night, Sunny''s Gay G&T, Golden Bird and many more. Among Ibiza’s growing raft of luxury hotels, Pikes remains a characterful standout. The venue has carved a niche as a h

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Book SynopsisRaise a glass to the world's most exciting modern and contemporary artists in this inspired cocktail book with over 50 tribute recipes. Go on a boozy tour of art history with this collection of recipes for over 50 expertly crafted cocktails, each one a unique creation inspired by its namesake artist. Unwind with a refreshing tequila-watermelon Frida Kahlo. Spark some inspiration while sipping on a Salvador Dalí. Or mix it up with a colorfully sweet Yayoi Kusama. From painters to sculptors, photographers, and more, each artist profiled has a cocktail recipe that draws deeply from their life and work. Both art lovers and cocktail enthusiasts alike will love pouring over this collection of engaging stories and unique recipes. Inventive and deliciously fun, ART BOOZEL will give you a new appreciation for each of these inspiring artists. INVENTIVE & FUN RECIPES: Each of these recipes draws from elements of the artist's life and work in colorful ways that any cocktail enthusiast will enjoy; think tomato garnishes in the Andy Warhol, golden turmeric in the Gustav Klimt, and flower syrup in the Georgia O'Keeffe. BESTSELLING TEAM: Jennifer Croll and Kelly Shami, the author and illustrator who brought you the wildly popular FREE THE TIPPLE, are back to deliver more of the colorful cocktail recipes and lush illustration that everyone loves. PERFECT FOR ART LOVERS: Any level of art appreciator will enjoy pouring over the diverse biographies and engaging portraits, and will love creating drinks inspired by their favorite modern and contemporary artists. Perfect for: mixology enthusiasts; art and art history lovers; museum and gallery visitors, especially visitors to SFMOMA, MoMA, and LACMA; readers of Punch, Bon Appétit, Saveur.

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Book SynopsisDid Silence of the Lambs leave you reaching for a smooth bottle of dry red wine?After reading The Shining did you have an unaccountable urge to sip a red rum concoction?And did Bram Stoker's Dracula induce a craving for... well, perhaps the less said about that the better.If so, fear not – you are not alone! Chilling Cocktails is a creepy compendium of 50 drinks inspired by the most frightening horror stories ever written. Each delicious recipe is accompanied by dark and compelling facts and anecdotes about the inspiring story, certain to get you in the mood for a cool refreshment.What's more, if you can keep your appetite after reading the grisly details, a selection of complementary snack ideas are also sprinkled throughout. Try pairing 'Dracula's Kiss' with some 'Night of the Living Dead Cheddar Bites'. Or 'Carrie's Prom Punch' with 'Paranormal eggtivity Deviled Eggs'.The perfect gift for the horror and booze fan in your life, Chilling Cocktails is all you need to get the party started for your next horror movie night or Halloween party – just make sure the doors and windows are locked first!Table of ContentsIncludes macabre instructions for making 50 horror-themed cocktails, including 'Dracula's Kiss', 'Hereditcherry Sour', 'Red Rum', 'Carrie's Prom Punch' and the refreshing 'The Invisible Drink'.For those who can keep their appetite in even the creepiest of circumstances, there are recipes for some fuss-free, tasty snacks, the perfect accompaniement to a horror movie night with friends – or alone, if you dare.

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Book SynopsisJames Bond's favourite weapon of choice, vodka, is the soon-to-be crowned king of the alcohol market, following its premium gentrification. What once used to be the crude and rude Russian cousin of gin, is now the toast of upmarket towns and swanky city bars, arriving for the first time ever in all manner of flavours and celebrity sponsors.The Little Book of Vodka is a large swig and glug of stats, facts, quotes, notes, icons, origins of all things vodka-based, from its eastern European origins to its latest reincarnation as every taste-makers' go-to mixer and chaser. This tiny tome is a complete compendium, your ideal companion as you wait in line at the trendy new bar you've always wanted to go. Vodka is back, baby, and it's worth a shot!'I no longer know If I wish to drown myself in love, vodka or the sea.' Franz Kafka'There's no absolutes in life – only vodka.' Mick Jagger'Vodka is kind of a hobby.' Betty WhiteTable of ContentsAgainst the Grain: The history, origins and evolution of vodka in eastern Europe • Proof of Life: Vodka by-the-numbers in facts and stats • Pure Spirit: The science, distillation and manufacture of the product; how it's made • Bonded: Quotes from popular culture, TV, film, music, literature, food and drink, recipes and cocktails • Bottle Rocket: Vodka in culture, general facts and affection • Renaissance: Celebrity owners, current global domination and premium status

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Book SynopsisA collection of 40 delicious cocktail recipes featuring the hugely popular Italian sparkling wine that has taken social drinking by a storm – Prosecco! Ah, Prosecco, how we love it! With its crisp, zesty bubbles and light, fruity flavour, Champagne’s perkier younger cousin is our favourite sparkling wine, hands-down. But what many of us don’t realize is that those easy-drinking qualities we love so much are exactly what makes it a fantastic base for cocktails, too. Prosecco’s sprightly bubbles combine brilliantly with all kinds of liqueurs and spirits, so it’s time to open the drinks cabinet and start experimenting – and Prosecco Cocktails is the perfect companion to get you started. There are Prosecco-led twists on the classics, like the Kir Royale or Prosecco Mojito; sophisticated apéritifs like the classic Spritz or the strawberry-infused Rossini; absolute party barnstormers like the Sangria Blanca, infused with white peach and basil; and intriguing sweet treats like the Wild Berry Cheesecake or Sparkling Parma Violet. Everyone enjoys the magical sound of well-chilled fizz cascading into a sparkling clean glass, adding its special cheer to any occasion. Now let’s take it to a whole new level! Whether you’re hosting an action-packed hen party or a dainty baby shower, a sunny beachside barbecue or a festive Christmas drinks gathering, an intimate meal à deux or a gossip-fuelled get-together, a fun family celebration or a soignée dinner party, the true joy of Prosecco is that it’s ideal for any occasion.

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Book SynopsisHave you ever wondered about the place-names that appear on Scotch whisky bottles? What language the names come from, what they mean or if they are even real places? If you feel baffled about where to start looking for such information, then this reliable and informative book is for you. Within its pages, you will be able to find out about the derivation and identity of any of these place-names. This book discusses each place-name that is concerned in some way with Scotch whisky, either as the name of the whisky itself, or as the name of the distillery. For each of these names the author provides an informative discussion of the origin, history and development of the name from a linguistic and historical perspective. He also offers an early spelling of the name, the original meaning (where known) and the correct pronunciation. Where applicable he has added curious information, such as a proverb or extract of poetry that mentions the place-name. No special linguistic or local knowledge is assumed. Additionally, there is an introduction for the educated non-specialist dealing with the various languages of Scotland: Gaelic, Scots, English, Norse and Pictish. At the end is a full list of sources used, and an appendix identifying some 'lost' distilleries. Peppered throughout the book are information boxes about particular pertinent topics, such as Inver- and Aber- names and tautological names. As a professional place-name researcher, the author has ensured that the material in this book derives from primary sources (many of which are unpublished) and has been rigorously researched, allowing the reader to distinguish between genuine and spurious names. Interest in Scotch whisky, the Highlands, Gaelic, Scots and place-names has never been higher, and there is an increasing demand for reliable works on these subjects. This is an informative and entertaining book that sets the standard for whisky place-names.

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Book SynopsisFrom its roots in ancient Greek herbal medicine, the popular spirit we now know as gin was established by the Dutch in the sixteenth century as a juniper-infused tincture to cure fevers. It gained notoriety during the London ‘gin craze’ in the eighteenth century before enjoying a recent resurgence and a profusion of new botanical flavourings. Garnished with sumptuous illustrations depicting the plants that tell the story of this complex and iconic drink, this enticing book delves into the botany of gin from root to branch. A diverse assortment of aromatic plants from around the world have been used in the production of gin over the course of several centuries. Each combination of botanicals yields a unique flavour profile that equates to more than the sum of its parts. Understanding the different types of formulation, and the main groups of plants used therein, is central to appreciating the drink’s complexities and subtleties. As this book’s extraordinary range of featured ingredients shows, gin is a quintessentially botanical beverage with a rich history like no other.Trade Review'A brilliant little book, with an erudite introduction … Understand botanicals and a world of gin appreciation reveals itself.' * The Field *'A simple idea that’s well executed, and should appeal to all those who’ve ever wondered what the various botanicals add to their favourite gin ... with 'The Botany of Gin' in one hand, and your favourite juniper-based tipple in the other, it only remains to say: Cheers!' * Botany One *

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Book SynopsisWhat did Charles Dickens savour in punch, Thomas Jefferson eat in omelettes, Queen Victoria sip in navy grog, and the Kamehameha Kings of Hawaii drink straight? What helped spark the American Revolution, was used as currency in Australia, was targeted by the Temperance Movement, and is still a sacramental offering among voodoo worshippers? The answer is rum, whose colourful, secret history is described in Rum: A Global History. This book chronicles the evolution of rum, from a raw spirit concocted for slaves five hundred years ago, to a beverage savoured by connoisseurs. It charts the history of the drink, showing how this once-humble spirit has become a worldwide phenomenon over the last five hundred years. Rum: A Global History shows how rum has left its mark on religious rituals, popular songs and other cultural landmarks, describing a far more varied and interesting history of the drink than is commonly known. Also included in the book are recipes for sweet and savoury rum dishes, obscure but delicious rum drinks, and illustrations of rum memorabilia from the earliest days to the tiki craze of the 1950s. Costing less than a bottle of good rum, Rum: A Global History will provide satisfaction for far longer, with none of the hangover, guaranteed. The book will delight all who enjoy the beverage and wish to learn more of its heritage, as well as those who enjoy a fast-paced, well-written history of food.

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Book SynopsisA tasteless, odourless and colourless liquid, vodka is the most versatile of spirits. It can be transformed into a classic cocktail; turned into a refreshing drink when combined with fruit juice, tonic water, or ginger beer; or is a powerful beverage in its own right, taken neat and swallowed in one gulp, Russian style. Vodka has endured many obstacles, continuing to flourish despite the American Prohibition and a ban in Russia on the eve of World War One. As one saying suggests, it has engrained itself in Russian society: 'the poor drink when they can and the rich when they want'. Patricia Herlihy provides an engaging account of the rise of vodka from its mysterious origins in a Slavic country in the fourteenth century, to its present day transatlantic reign across Europe and North America. Vodka: A Global History describes vodka's complete history, from its emergence in Eastern Europe to its future as a global beverage, spreading into emerging markets across the world. Attractively illustrated with photographs, paintings and graphic art, this title will appeal to vodka drinkers and cocktail fans, as well as any reader with an interest in the story of how a simple spirit has become an international industry.

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Book SynopsisWhether you prefer the humble Gin and Tonic, the iconic French 75, or more modern creations like the Honeysuckle Sour, gin is the foundation to some truly great libations. Without it, we wouldn’t have the Martini, the Tom Collins, or the Negroni. Juniperlooza distills the best of gin cocktails, featuring 60 recipes for any mood, whether you’d like to get effervescent with a Rosewater Fizz, sip on an Aviation or infuse gin with botanicals. With recipes for every palette, get ready to shake, mix and stir your way through the world of juniper.

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Book SynopsisFor anyone looking to drink less, to leave alcohol permanently on the shelf, or to wake up a little less hung over on Sunday, shake and stir up your next party with Nixology. Full of classics like the Martini, Negroni, and Cosmo, and new creations like a Springtime Fizz, Sparkling Melon Sangria and Juniper & Tonic, Nixology is full of recipes that are full of flavor instead alcohol. Whip up single cocktails, batches to share, or low-ABV drinks for a tiny buzz. Whether it’s a sunny afternoon, a dinner with friends, a big bash, or a quiet night in, Nixology has the perfect drink to sip.

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Book Synopsis50 glamorous cocktails inspired by the City of Lights. Cocktails in Paris is your illustrated guide to mixology á la Française, with 50 cocktail recipes for sipping before, during and after dinner, as well as notes on glassware, garnishes, syrups and French bar staples like Champagne, Pastis and Lillet. From an effervescent Suze spritz in the courtyard at sunset, to cosying up in front of the fireplace with a boozy boulevardier, nothing says savoir-vivre quite like apéro hour.

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Book SynopsisPairing history’s 100 greatest rock stars with recipes for their iconic drink of choice, How to Drink Like a Rock Star is the perfect guide to summoning the muse for music fans, rock and roll bartenders, and cocktail enthusiasts.Have you longed for a taste of the rock and roll lifestyle without the trashed hotel rooms, constrictive leather pants, and weeks lost on a cramped tour bus? Whether you want to know what fueled Ozzy Osbourne’s bat-biting Prince of Darkness persona, quaff a Jack and Coke like Motörhead’s Lemmy, or learn Madonna’s recipe for a perfect dirty martini, How to Drink Like a Rock Star will delight fans of all genres of rock and roll and anyone searching for the perfect cocktail.From AC/DC to ZZ Top, this lavish illustrated follow-up to How to Drink Like a Writer offers 100 spirited drink recipes, fascinating rock star profiles, a special sections dedicated to epic rock clubs to drink, dance, and perform in, and even unusual hangover cures and favorite food pairings, all accompanied by original illustrations of ingredients and finished cocktails, and a wealth of photographs. This remarkable book, the result of a deep dive into interviews, backstage tour riders, and much more, is sure to inspire, impress, and inebriate. Sure, becoming a rock legend takes dedication, connections, and talent, but it also takes vodka, gin, tequila, and whiskey.Trade Review“A perfect holiday present.” —Liquor.com Praise for How to Drink Like a Writer: “There’s something for everyone in this book, no matter what you like to drink or how much time you’re willing to devote to crafting the perfect cocktail.” —Mental Floss “A witty literary dive into the favored libations of scribblers.” —Wine and Whiskey Globe “There’s guaranteed to be a soon-to-be favorite drink for you within these pages.” —Woman's Day “In this book, you will learn everything you need to know about the personal relationship between all-time reputed authors and their liquid courage. . . . Prepare to visit some of the most famous writerly haunts . . . and to become part of this eclectic, phenomenal bunch of misfits every time you fix a cocktail.” —New York for Beginners “Everyone knows Ernest Hemingway leaves a namesake daiquiri as a legacy but do you know how to make Edgar Allan Poe’s family recipe for eggnog? Or how Jack Kerouac took his margarita? You will after you read this book.” —Forbes “If you’re ready to break new ground with some of the greatest of all time, and enjoy some delicious cocktails in the process, it’s time to crack open this recipe book and start mixing up the secret ingredient to your next masterpiece.” —SPY.com “A fun read for those who like books and an occasional sip.” —Cleveland.comTable of ContentsIntroduction Bar Tools Stocking the Cabinet Buddy Holly’s American Pie Jimi Hendrix’s Purple Haze Janis Joplin’s Southern Nectar Jim Morrison’s Boilermaker Sister Rosetta Tharpe’s Brown Derby Elvis Presley’s Banana Peanut Butter Shot John Lennon’s Brandy Alexander Bob Marley’s Jamaican Irish Moss Freddie Mercury’s Bohemian Vodka Tonic Frank Zappa’s Coffee and Fried Spaghetti Jerry Garcia’s Rum Screwdriver The Ramones’s Tanqueray and Tonic Joe Strummer’s Hard Cider Johnny Cash’s Dark ’n’ Stormy Michael Jackson’s Jesus Juice Simon & Garfunkel’s Vodka Gimlet Amy Winehouse’s Rickstacy Whitney Houston’s Champagne Lemmy Kilmister’s Jack and Coke David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust Bombay Sapphire Martini Prince’s Purple Rain Sangria Chuck Berry’s Orange Blossom Fats Domino’s Heineken and Red Beans Aretha Franklin’s Whiskey Ginger Little Richard’s Tutti Frutti David Lee Roth’s Schlitz Malt Liquor Jerry Lee Lewis’s Whiskey Talkin’ Grace Slick’s Mulled Wine Tina Turner’s Red Wine and Fine Chocolate Neil Diamond’s Love On the Rocks Bob Dylan’s Bourbon Served Neat Carole King’s Champagne Cocktail Paul McCartney’s Clementine Maccarita Mick Jagger’s Tequila Sunrise Roger Waters’s Dark Side of the Moon Beer Cocktail Joni Mitchell’s Lemon Sake Keith Richards’s Nuclear Waste Jimmy Page’s Swig of Jack Diana Ross’s Coffee with Cognac Rod Stewart’s Rum and Coke Eric Clapton’s Vodka Lager Ritchie Blackmore’s Purple Whiskey Pete Townshend’s Rémy Old Fashioned John Fogerty’s Lagerita Carly Simon’s Châteauneuf-du-Pape Debbie Harry’s White Wine Spritzer Cher’s Strawberry Daiquiri Jimmy Buffett’s Margarita Patti Smith’s Americano Elton John’s Johnnie and Lemon Don Henley’s Scotini Ian Anderson’s Screwdriver Donald Fagen’s Piña Colada Alice Cooper’s Velvet Hammer and Tuna Fish Malted for Hangovers Steven Tyler’s Rusty Nail Stevie Nicks’s Rémy Sidecar Ozzy Osbourne’s Breakfast Brandy Hangover Helper Billy Joel’s Soda Highball Gene Simmons’s Milk and Cereal on the Rocks Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemons’s Kahuna Punch Billy Gibbons’s The Gibbons Peter Gabriel’s Red Rain Spritzer Suzi Quatro’s Château Margaux Ann Wilson’s White Lightning Sangria Chrissie Hynde’s Talk of the Town Tequila Sting’s Fine Red Wine John Mellencamp’s Big Red Pat Benatar’s Strawberry Italian Soda Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Want to Have Organic Wine David Lee Roth’s Schlitz Malt Liquor John Lydon’s Red Stripe Madonna’s Dirty Martini Belinda Carlisle’s Greyhound Joan Jett’s Cherry Ale Susanna Hoffs’s Coffee with Clouds Morrissey’s Peroni Negroni Bono’s Jack on the Rocks The Beach Boys’s Frozen Bahama Mama Kim Deal’s Gin Fizz Jon Bon Jovi’s Hampton Water Rosé Lenny Kravitz’s Dom Pérignon Courtney Love’s Pétrus Eddie Vedder’s Pinot Noir Björk’s All Is Full of Love Spritz Janet Jackson’s Grapefruit Cosmo Three Dog Night’s Mighty Fine Wine and Cheese Chicago’s Saturday Cabernet Epic Rock Clubs to Drink, Dance, and Perform In: CBGB, Whisky A Go Go, and the 100 Club Dave Grohl’s Deer and Beer Gwen Stefani’s Hugo Journey’s Orange Creamsicle AC/DC’s Chocolate Milk Martini Squeeze’s Brandy Sour Fergie’s Fergalicious Shakira’s Green Berry Smoothie Karen O’s Patrón and Tonic Pink’s Jameson McCree Beyoncé’s Armand de Brignac Metallica’s Crown Royal and Ginger Guns n’ Roses’s Vodka Cranberry Lady Gaga’s Jameson Mule Notes

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Book SynopsisThis book - researched and authored by recognised rum expert Pascal Kählin - offers a comprehensive overview of a wide range of different rums and the most important places of production around the world. The evolution of rum is closely tied to the cultural history and prevalence of sugar. As a comprehensive guide, Rum - Rhum - Ron discusses and classifies different rum brands and portrays important distilleries in image and texts, detailing their history, local variations and particularities. This 'atlas of rum' tells rum's story and its rise from sailor's drink to collector's item - a compendium for experts and anyone with an interest in spirits.

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Book SynopsisAnthologin is the product of a fortuitous encounter that brought together Samuele Ambrosi, an internationally renowned, multi-award-winning barman with a stellar résumé, Maurizio Maestrelli, esteemed journalist and author of several books on beer and spirits, and Serena Conti, fine illustrator and designer whose collaborations have extended far beyond Italy's borders. It tells the fascinating story of gin, that most popular of spirits whose long, seductive history transcends aromas and flavour, technical traits and production systems. It's a story brimming with fascinating anecdotes on gin's origins and evolution, political and economic influences, and episodes involving famous figures. And it is this “behind the scenes” knowledge that renders every sip of gin so special, realisations that help us better appreciate the rebirth of mixology and the revived interest in gin. Today you hold the definitive gin guide in your hands. Table of ContentsThe history of gin Botanicals The art of distillation Gin rules 100 not-to-miss gins

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Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to classic and timeless cocktailsMore than 200 cocktails for every taste and occasion. Learn how to make exquisite cocktails in the comfort of your own home. With inventive recipes and a complete guide to cocktail-making equipment, this book will help you master all the basics of bartending. Featuring rum, gin, tequila, vodka, champagne, cognac and whiskey recipes, as well as non-alcoholic alternatives, this comprehensive guide is perfect for cocktail connoisseurs. With Larousse Cocktails in hand - and a delicious cocktail in the other - you'll learn how to make the cocktails of your dreams, from reliable classics to extravagant creations.

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Book SynopsisStep aside, rosé. A more refreshing drink is here, in a bubbling array of colors and flavors. The iconic Italian export, the Aperol spritz, with its classic (and simple) makeup of fizzy prosecco, sparkling water, and a splash of the bittersweet, citrus-flavored liqueur, is just the beginning. In Just a Spritz, author Danielle Centoni shares an inspired world of spritz variations. Add in sweet liqueurs and bitter amari, fresh juices, flavored kombuchas, and drinking vinegars to update the sparkling spritz. A spritz is quick to assemble and does not require a stocked pantry—its beauty is in its simplicity. Here there are more than 50 recipes (and numerous variations) organized by flavor profile and theme, including the Raspberry Beret, the Margarita Spritz, and the Cucumberbatch, as well as nonalcoholic spritz drinks. For a spritz newbie, a classic Negroni Sbagliato may be just the thing, whereas the social media savant may find the fruity-floral, scarlet-purple, picture-perfect Lady Lavender calling their name. Whatever the craving—from a sweet peach and honeyed spritz to a slightly bitter and citrusy Cappelletti Shandy—there’s a recipe to satisfy every thirst, along with colorful photos to inspire.Trade Review“If you’re a recent convert to the spritz revival that has overtaken the world but aren’t sure which fizzy goblet is for you, Centoni has the answer. This beautifully photographed book offers light-bodied drinks for every palate and occasion.”—Robert Simonson, cocktail writer for the New York Times and author of The Old-Fashioned, 3-Ingredient Cocktails, and A Proper Drink “This is a wonderful book of innovative and delicious recipes. Centoni’s unique touch comes through in each fabulous element of these marvelous, low- or no-alcohol aperitifs, from ingredients to garnishes.”—Nick Mautone, author of Summer Cocktails “If you’re a recent convert to the spritz revival that has overtaken the world but aren’t sure which fizzy goblet is for you, Centoni has the answer. This beautifully photographed book offers light-bodied drinks for every palate and occasion.”—Robert Simonson, cocktail writer for the New York Times and author of The Old-Fashioned, 3-Ingredient Cocktails, and A Proper Drink “This is a wonderful book of innovative and delicious recipes. Centoni’s unique touch comes through in each fabulous element of these marvelous, low- or no-alcohol aperitifs, from ingredients to garnishes.”—Nick Mautone, author of Summer Cocktails “‘The most refreshing, laid-back, intrinsically forgiving, and nearly effortless low-alcohol drink in the cocktail kingdom’ gets an exuberant celebration in this collection from James Beard Award–winning food writer Centoni (Portland Cooks). A pre-dinner aperitivo that’s transcended Italian borders, spritzes, Centoni writes, offer a refreshingly fizzy lift free of ‘regrets the next morning’ and a ‘liquor store’s worth of bottles.’ Following a fascinating jaunt through the history of the bubbly beverage (which was created in the 1800s by Austrian soldiers stationed in Italy to stomach the local wine), she shows readers how to ‘attain spritz perfection’ via bubbly prose and a mouthwatering array of sparkling no- or low-alcohol concotions, grouped by flavor profile (fruity, flowery, bitter). While innovative creations abound—the lavender-peach infused ‘Sun Day’ is not to be missed—classics get their due in a ‘spritzified’ negroni that swaps out gin for prosecco and a white wine spritz that modernizes the throwback 1980s sipper by going heavy on the aromatics. To get in a different spirit, tempting holiday drinks include a caramel apple spritz, and a ‘wintry sipper’ gussied up with fig jam. Throughout, Centoni treats readers to a number of handy tips for elevating their offerings with a tasty array of garnishes, syrups, and shrubs. The result deliciously proves that a little goes a long way.” —Publishers Weekly “If you’re a recent convert to the spritz revival that has overtaken the world but aren’t sure which fizzy goblet is for you, Centoni has the answer. This beautifully photographed book offers light-bodied drinks for every palate and occasion.”—Robert Simonson, cocktail writer for the New York Times and author of The Old-Fashioned, 3-Ingredient Cocktails, and A Proper Drink “This is a wonderful book of innovative and delicious recipes. Centoni’s unique touch comes through in each fabulous element of these marvelous, low- or no-alcohol aperitifs, from ingredients to garnishes.”—Nick Mautone, author of Summer Cocktails “James Beard Award–winner Centoni looks to give the spritz pride of place in readers’ home bars with this fun, comprehensive, approachable drinks guide. She introduces basic spritz ingredients and easy-to-make simple syrups and shrubs and then sets up home mixologists to create their own spritz. Recipes are grouped by flavor (floral, fruit, bitter), so it is easy to select the right cocktail for a given taste, season, or ingredient. There is no need to spend a fortune at the liquor store, because the basics of the spritz remain the same and leave plenty of room for experimentation. The spritz isn’t just for summer either—it delivers a wealth of flavors that make it a good year-round cocktail; and as a naturally low-alcohol drink, the spritz is a popular option for entertaining and day-time affairs—move over, punch bowl! Making this guide even more versatile, many of its recipes include non-alcoholic substitutions (fitting current trends in N/A spirits and dry Januaries). VERDICT With summer around the corner, Centoni has written the perfect cocktail guide for warm-weather entertaining and enjoying afternoon drinks.” —Library Journal “‘The most refreshing, laid-back, intrinsically forgiving, and nearly effortless low-alcohol drink in the cocktail kingdom’ gets an exuberant celebration in this collection from James Beard Award–winning food writer Centoni (Portland Cooks). A pre-dinner aperitivo that’s transcended Italian borders, spritzes, Centoni writes, offer a refreshingly fizzy lift free of ‘regrets the next morning’ and a ‘liquor store’s worth of bottles.’ Following a fascinating jaunt through the history of the bubbly beverage (which was created in the 1800s by Austrian soldiers stationed in Italy to stomach the local wine), she shows readers how to ‘attain spritz perfection’ via bubbly prose and a mouthwatering array of sparkling no- or low-alcohol concotions, grouped by flavor profile (fruity, flowery, bitter). While innovative creations abound—the lavender-peach infused ‘Sun Day’ is not to be missed—classics get their due in a ‘spritzified’ negroni that swaps out gin for prosecco and a white wine spritz that modernizes the throwback 1980s sipper by going heavy on the aromatics. To get in a different spirit, tempting holiday drinks include a caramel apple spritz, and a ‘wintry sipper’ gussied up with fig jam. Throughout, Centoni treats readers to a number of handy tips for elevating their offerings with a tasty array of garnishes, syrups, and shrubs. The result deliciously proves that a little goes a long way.” —Publishers Weekly

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Book SynopsisComprehensive introduction to the history, production, and culture of bourbonTable of ContentsForeword Preface Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6 Lesson 7 Lesson 8 Lesson 9 Lesson 10

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Book SynopsisGo beyond the glass and discover the secrets behind your favorite style of whiskey. Over the past three decades, Lew Bryson has been one of the most influential voices in whiskey—a longtime editor of Whisky Advocate and author of the definitive guide Tasting Whiskey. In this book, Lew shares everything he's learned on his journey through the worlds of bourbon, Scotch, rye, Japanese whiskey, and more (yes, there are tasty Canadian and Irish whiskeys as well!). In this book, you'll find it all: An overview of the different types of whiskeys, including the rules and identities of each. He also includes information on craft whiskeys, which tend to be more creative and freewheeling than the styles made by traditional producers. Exploration of the key whiskey ingredients, with a close look at the flavor contributions of malt, peat, corn, rye, wheat—even water matters. Distillation for non-distillers and the beauty of barrels: Whiskey is both an art and a science, and what's in the glass is affected by things like pot stills vs. column stills, barrel char, and of course, time. Numerous interviews with master distillers, still makers, and other artisans at the top of their field. Tasting notes throughout so you can identify the whiskeys you might want to try next. Every chapter contains a variety of unique, often behind-the-scenes photography. And with whiskey as the subject, this is a class where you'll want to do the homework!Table of ContentsForeword by Dr. Bill Lumsden The Syllabus: Chapter 1 The Whiskeys: Chapter 2 The Grain: Chapter 3 The Mash: Chapter 4 The Yeast: Chapter 5 Distillation: Chapter 6 The Pot Still: Chapter 7 The Column Still: Chapter 8 The Barrel: Chapter 9 The Warehouse: Chapter 10 The Time: Chapter 11 The Blend: Chapter 12 The Bottle: Chapter 13 The People: Chapter 14 The Intangibles: Chapter 15 The Tasting: Chapter 16 Acknowledgements About the Authopr Index

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