{"product_id":"french-moderne-9780847861606","title":"French Moderne","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA fresh take on the classics, from Sazerac to the humble Highball: the adventurous recipes invented when America was dry and Paris was a refuge from Prohibition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Following Prohibition, Paris, much like London, became known for serving up original and innovative mixed drinks. Although cocktails were present in the late nineteenth century, it was the interwar period, and particularly \u003ci\u003eles années folles\u003c\/i\u003e that transformed the culture of the cocktail consumption. This fertile time, both intellectually and artistically, was nourished by a growing influx of expatriates from across the Atlantic who made way for an age of experimentation and creation. The new ambassadors of cocktails made alcohols and aperitifs that were specifically French stars of the show. Alongside classic French Vermouth, locally produced spirits including Byrrh, Dubonnet, Suze, and Picon were mixed into distinctly unique cocktails.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e With beautiful archival photographs, illustrat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Perfect for lovers of history and French culture, this book captures the spirit and culture of one of the richest periods in the City of Light and is a must-have for the aspiring and experienced home mixologist alike.\" —GOOD SPIRITS NEWS","brand":"Rizzoli International Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49528204886359,"sku":"9780847861606","price":16.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780847861606.jpg?v=1731870791","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/french-moderne-9780847861606","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}