A cocktail book containing very approachable recipes and an imbibing guide through time travelling that offers a new set of classics. Amanda Schuster also squares a unique perspective as you flip through the pages of this beautiful catalogue of drinks, adding just the right amount of historical backdrop and data that fill in the holes of the origin of a cocktail without getting too far out for the civilian enthusiast. Listed chronologically, beginning in the year 1475 (!) to the present, “Signature Cocktails” will present a new appreciation for what goes into the birth of a classic cocktail and what makes it classic to begin with. Open the book up anywhere for a concise description, easy to follow recipes and some good, old folklore debunking (which helps keep it on the light side). The photography gives you something to aim for though I wouldn’t get intimidated, it’s the flavor that counts and “Signature Cocktails” has plenty of flavor to spare.
A collection of 200 iconic drinks from around the globe, each of which has changed the culture of the cocktail
A signature cocktail is a bespoke drink that expresses the nature of the time, person, or place for which it was created. In this book, the author curates a collection of the most celebrated cocktails - from well-known classics such as the Bellini, to the up-to-the-minute Twin Cities from New York's ultra-hip Dead Rabbit bar. Signature cocktails have become an increasingly popular way to define the style and character of a celebrated…
Much more than a cocktail recipe book, “Slow Drinks” helps open the natural world up for the reader, lending real, hands-on expertise to the art of foraging, preserving and seasonal drinking and eating. Danny Childs’ knowledgeable voice is one of calm mentorship as he guides you through long-held traditions and new techniques for all sorts of modern uses. I learned more about berries than I ever thought I needed to know but am now grateful for the education. From jams and shrubs to Amari and bitters, “Slow Foods” is a must have for both home and professional drink makers (with and without alcohol) and cooks that will be a staple in your bar and kitchen for years to come.
WINNER OF THE 2024 JAMES BEARD AWARD FOR BEST BEVERAGE WITH RECIPES BOOK WINNER OF THE 2024 GUILD OF FOOD WRITERS AWARD FOR DRINKS BOOK SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2023 ANDRE SIMON AWARD
Slow Drinks teaches home cooks, industry pros, homebrewers, and foragers how to transform botanical ingredients - whether foraged or purchased from the store - into incredibly unique beverages and cocktails.
Organised by season, Slow Drinks demonstrates how to make drinks that tell a story of botany, history, culture, and terroir, while honouring beverage traditions both old and new. Each season will highlight eight new ingredients with recipes that…
Aaron Goldfarb chronicles the topsy-turvy world of rare whiskey hunting in his book, “Dusty Booze, In Search of Vintage Spirits”. As someone who was buying some of these bottles in the era in which they went appreciated but uncollected, it brough back fond memories of some well-loved tipples that are now sadly unavailable (or extremely expensive). The interesting stories of collectors who searched the bottom shelves of out of the way liquor stores for dusty bottles in hopes of finding forgotten ‘juice’ from defunct distilleries or discontinued labels or age statements, jump from the page in one memorable episode after another. One of my favorites was of one collector who purchased an entire liquor store, sight unseen, in hopes of finding liquid gold. This book will make a great gift for the whiskey lover in your life as they fondly remember all of the discontinued drams that they may or may not have enjoyed over the years.
ESSENTIAL FOR THE HOME BAR COCKTAIL ENTHUSIAST AND THE PROFESSIONAL BARTENDER ALIKE - From the basics and pro tips to the historical background that will tie it all together, this is a must-own book.
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"The textbook for a new generation." --Jeffrey Morgenthaler, author of The Bar Book
"A true classic in its own right . . . that will be used as a reference for the next 100 years and more." --Gary Regan, author of The Joy of Mixology Frank Caiafa--bar manager of the legendary Peacock Alley bar in the Waldorf Astoria--stirs in recipes, history, and how-to while serving up a heady mix of the world's greatest cocktails. Learn to easily prepare pre-Prohibition classics such as the original Manhattan, or daiquiris just as Hemingway preferred them. Caiafa also introduces his own award-winning creations, including the Cole Porter, an enhanced whiskey sour named for the famous Waldorf resident. Each recipe features tips and variations along with notes on the drink's history, so you can master the basics, then get adventurous--and impress fellow drinkers with fascinating cocktail trivia. The book also provides advice on setting up your home bar and scaling up your favorite recipe for a party.
Since it first opened in 1893, the Waldorf Astoria New York has been one of the world's most iconic hotels, and Peacock Alley its most iconic bar. Whether you're a novice who's never adventured beyond a gin and tonic or an expert looking to expand your repertoire, The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book is the only cocktail guide you need on your shelf.
