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Everyone needs a little more disco: more fun, more swagger, more glamour, more joy! The spirit of disco is vibrant, flamboyant, and carefree. Disco drinks have begun to take centre stage on the global bar scene since the world started opening up again in 2021. And their joyous strut continues as the trend ascends. Think good times in a glass: neon-green Midori Sour, disco queen Rainbow Over Paradise, showstopping Blue Hawaii, and decadent Pink Squirrel. Mixing drinks at home has never been more popular, but the cocktail world can sometimes seem too serious: fixated on exclusive liquors, perfectly crafted ice, and the exact right stemware. Cocktail aficionados wanting to abandon the rules and enjoy drinks with the emphasis on pure fun and being fabulously good-looking will find their perfect serve in Disco Drinks. Inspired by the 1970’s party spirit and tuning into the post-pandemic bar trend for playful, rainbow-bright cocktails and fruity flavours, this book is dedicated to the pure joy of cocktails. It’s an irreverent collection of old favourites and modern classics that will put a smile on the face of even the sternest mixologist. Discover the best layering techniques; how to create fruit fans, ribbons, and twists; and expert tips on flaming garnishes and perfect pizzazz. Suitable for beginners looking for crowd-pleasing drinks, as well as expert hands in need of inspiration, this easy-to-follow guide will have you shaking and stirring and understanding the value of a strategic sprinkle of glitter.

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We love cheese. It's been on the menu for almost 10,000 years. And today, there are at least 2000 different types of cheese being eaten around the world. From simple cheese boards to decadent cheese blintzes, comforting cheesecakes to festive baked bries and fondues, the 60 recipes in Unbrielievable offer something for every cheese lover.There's a cheese for every palate and occasion. From soft, fresh curds eaten on the day they're made to mature cheeses ripened for months in underground caves and marbled with blue veins.Whether you like your cheese light and lemony, salty and tangy, or rich and stinky, there's a cheese for you. And a cheese dish, too. Take your pick from these 60 versatile recipes that will help you make a meal out of cheese at breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Kickstart your cheese education with a run through of the main types of cheese blue, hard, processed, semi-hard, semi-soft, soft and fresh, and soft-ripened along with how to store them and serve them, if your fav

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Boozy ice lollies you can make at home. The sun is out, the mercury is finally hitting 30 degees … what better way to toast the start of summer than with a frozen cocktail – on a stick! With the onset of summer, the alcoholic ice-lolly trend is getting BIG. The adult popsicle market is one of the fastest-growing product areas in the ice cream market, with sales up 23% to £40m in the past year, according to Kantar Worldpanel. From high-end gourmet ice pops on the festival scene to mass-market popsicles that were a sell-out at Aldi, people’s appetite for frozen booze is growing. Even Fortnum and Mason have produced their own alcoholic ice-lollies for the best people. But why go for shop-bought, when you can easily mix and freeze these drinks at home, and never spill a drop. This book provides 60 recipes for popsicles, slushies and ice-creamy frozen drinks, with stylish photography.

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Learn how to assemble stunning grazing boards quickly and easily, with the mouth-watering photographs and simple recipes of Glorious Boards. Uncover the world of sharing boards and platters, featuring charcuterie spreads, cheese boards, and dessert decks for every occasion, theme, and celebration. An eye-catching and delectable grazing board combines good food with stunning presentation. And with just a little inspiration – voila! – you’ll be creating Instagrammable grazing boards and platters for every event, whether it’s a family brunch, birthday celebration, romantic dinner, or simple night in. Discover the best tools and board care, food-styling tips for a WOW every time, and utensils and labels for upping your board game. Delve into 60-plus beautiful boards and delectable recipes for inspiration, many featuring DIY recipes for added embellishment – from the Harvest Home Cheese & Charcuterie Board to the Vegan Garden Grazing Board and from the Big Night In Board to S’mores Board, find something for everyone and every occasion.

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60 spirit-free and stylish drink recipes for the mindful drinker, perfect for anyone wanting a break from booze as part of a healthier lifestyle. The low- and no-alcohol lifestyle is booming. Alcohol Not Included provides 60 stylish drink recipes for the mindful drinker. These delectable drinks are not ‘mocktails’ where regular cocktails are simply adapted to remove the alcohol, but modern alcohol-free drinks that are delicious and unique in their own right. Featuring non-alcoholic cocktails, long drinks and punches, this beautifully illustrated book will help you craft your ultimate spirit-free sipper – whether that’s the cooling Matcha Mojito, the brunch-perfect Cold Brew Coffee Sour or the festive spice of Winter Cup punch. Perfect for anyone living booze-free for health or wellness reasons – or simply sober curious!

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2016 was officially the “year of gin” in the UK, with sales topping £1 billion! The brilliantly botanical spirit is much more than tonic’s sidekick, it’s sophisticatedly sippable, and adds depth and flavour to any drink. This beautifully illustrated book will introduce you to a host of cocktails from the classic to the cutting edge, and showcase the versatile potential of gin. In Gin Made Me Do It, gin aficionado and cocktail maven Jassy Davis explains everything you need to know: how to choose the perfect blend, mix the ultimate martini, and deliver delicious cocktails for every occasion. From the perfect G&T and updates on classics like the Aviator and the Vesper, to a wide range of herbaceous cocktails, the recipes in this book are fresh, flavourful, and fun. 60 delicious recipes are illustrated with bright and beautiful original artwork in a book that makes a lovely gift for your friends—or yourself!

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60 sunshine cocktails for spring and summer! From picnic punches to beachside margaritas, refreshing spritzes to berry brambles, Summer Sparklers offers 60 sunshine cocktails for spring and summer. Feel the sun warm your skin as you imbibe summertime sippers, including the Gin Daisy, Passion Fruit Daiquiri, Rhubarb & Lemongrass Fizz, Mint Julep, Bahama Mama, Cucumber and Lime Margarita, and more.

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60 delicious cocktails for crisp autumn and cosy winter, all beautifully bundled up in a lavishly illustrated cocktail gift book Crackling fires, the crunch of autumn leaves, toasty mittens, and frosted windows… From mulled wine to festive spritzes, hot toddies to fireside tipples, Winter Warmers offers 60 cosy cocktails for autumn and winter. Settle into an armchair by the fire and sip boozy treats of the season, including a Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini, Hot Buttered Maple Bacon Bourbon, Peppermint Patty, Festive Cranberry Punch, 3-Booze Egg Nog, the BEST mulled wine, and much more.

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When life gives you lockdown, make quarantinis! From the bestselling Made Me Do It cocktail book series comes Lockdown Made Me Do It – the perfect guide to making simple and delicious cocktails at home. The 60 recipes in this beautiful hardback gift book can all be made with minimal ingredients from the most basic of drinks cabinets, and easily sourced in your weekly shop or herb window box. Down to your last lemon, a soda water mini and the last dregs of tequila? Voila – a refreshing Pepe Collins!•Or stocked with only honey, gin and a bowl of citrus fruit – the delectable Bees Knees.•Bourbon and a haul of mint creates an excellent Mint Julep and ice, rosé and sugar and you’ve got a sunny-day Frosé!• Your kitchen is only ever one rum cocktail away from being a tiki bar. Your living room just needs a pair of Spritzes to turn it into an Italian trattoria. Your hallway can be an old-fashioned members’ club in London, full of whisky and gossip, while your bathroom makes a great stand-in for Miami – as long as you take a Mojito into the tub. With the right drink, you can conjure up every chic city bar or rustic seaside shack you’ve ever dreamt of drinking in. And with the recipes in this book, you can enjoy a perfect night out while staying safely in. These are paired-down drinks made with a few select, easy-to-source ingredients and the kind of liquors inhabiting everyone’s drinks cabinet – as well as a few iconic cocktails to try, should you happen to have some seldom-used bitters or a long-lost vermouth collecting dust. You can get a bit technical with some of the cocktails, and add a few bartender twists, or keep it loose and simple. Make Gin Rickeys with vodka, Whisky Flips with brandy, and Margaritas with white rum. Now is the time for experimenting and having fun. And who knows? Maybe lockdown will help you invent a new cocktail classic.

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