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Bourbon Is My Comfort Food Hardcover – May 3, 2022
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Bourbon Is My Comfort Food reveals the delicious beauty of bourbon cocktails and the joy of creating them. Whether readers are new to bourbon or steeped in its history and myriad uses, they will gain the knowledge to make great bourbon cocktails, share them with friends and family, and expand their whiskey horizons―because the only thing better than bourbon is sharing it with a friend.
From building your home bar to basics on cocktail technique, Heather Wibbels showcases more than 140 variations on classic bourbon cocktails―like the Old-Fashioned, the Manhattan, Whiskey Sours, Highballs, Juleps, and more―in approachable ways. The book also features several Cocktail Labs, which invite readers to explore classic cocktail elements and experiment with flavors, textures, infusions, syrups, and garnishes.
But more than that, Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is a celebration of ten years of bourbon education and cocktails by Bourbon Women, the first group dedicated to women and their love of the spirit. Wibbels celebrates with cocktails from the Bourbon Women leadership team, branches across the nation, and winners from the group's annual Not Your Pink Drink contest. Get out your cocktail shaker and explore the wide world of bourbon cocktails with Heather Wibbels and Bourbon Women!
- Print length288 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherUniversity Press of Kentucky
- Publication dateMay 3, 2022
- Dimensions8 x 1 x 10 inches
- ISBN-100813186897
- ISBN-13978-0813186894
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"Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is a cocktail book that drinkers want: a tool that's long on detailed technique and chock-full of insights on amendments. Wibbels's well-tested recipes are easy to follow and sure to inspire home and pro mixologists alike. While her skill as stylist and photographer for the book is impressive, don't let those images keep you flipping pages on the couch. Wibbels wrote this book to get readers out of their seats and making drinks at home."―Steve Coomes, author and restaurant and spirits writer
"Heather Wibbels, aka the Cocktail Contessa, represents the best of Bourbon Women here. Not only are her―and contributors'―cocktails delicious, they are beautiful, too. Follow her guidance to elevate your home bartending to new heights!"―Susan Reigler, author of The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book
"When Heather Wibbels first joined the Bourbon Women Association, she liked to 'dabble' in cocktail making, until she witnessed the tremendous outpouring of excitement for her dynamic mixology creations from an enthusiastic group of women. Fast forward to Bourbon Is My Comfort Food, a collection of the very best in creative cocktails and the story along the way of the Cocktail Contessa, a true Bourbon Woman!"―Peggy Noe Stevens, founder of Bourbon Women and coauthor of Which Fork Do I Use with My Bourbon?
"Bourbon Is My Comfort Food, by Heather Wibbels, showcases classic bourbon cocktails. And whether readers are new to bourbon or steeped in its history and myriad uses, they will learn to step up their bourbon cocktail game, and go on to share those recipes with friends and family, expanding their whiskey horizons."―The Whiskey Wash
"If bourbon is your thing, or you're even just a little interested, this book will be a great addition to your bar cart. This brilliantly illustrated book is bursting with so much information, including cocktail tips, recipes, infusions, syrups, and more, for everyone from the home enthusiast to drinks professionals to enjoy."―Natalie Migliarini, founder of Beautiful Booze and author of Beautiful Booze
"Cocktail Contessa Heather Wibbels demystifies the art and science of the thoughtfully-crafted home cocktail, a pursuit that was almost lost to history after the shelf-stable cocktail mixer fad of previous decades. This book proves that anyone can make and enjoy bespoke cocktails at home with a little bit of planning."―Maggie Kimberl, president of the Bourbon Women Association and content editor at American Whiskey Magazine
"It has been a joy watching Heather develop her talent for combining flavors into wonderfully creative cocktails. In this beautiful book, she encourages readers to push their own palates with prompts for riffing on her easy-to-follow recipes. Her tips will have you shaking and stirring like a pro."―Carla Harris Carlton (The Bourbon Babe), former Bourbon Women board member and author of Barrel-Strength Bourbon: The Explosive Growth of America's Whiskey
"Bourbon Is My Comfort Food reveals the delicious beauty of bourbon cocktails and the joy of creating them. Whether readers are new to bourbon or steeped in its history and myriad uses, they will gain the knowledge to make great bourbon cocktails, share them with friends and family, and expand their whiskey horizons―because the only thing better than bourbon is sharing it with a friend."―Beauty Loves Booze
"Visually stunning! Heather's cocktails when presented live are just as beautiful as they are photographed. Her photography reminds me of the stunning style of the late artist Julius Friedman, crisp, colorful and enticing! With that said, the cocktails presented within are in themselves works of art that appeal to all the senses. Visually inviting you to embrace the aromas, savor the flavors and imagine the sounds of the ice hitting the glass, the shaking and stirring that invites the conversation and laughter when shared."―Chris Zaborowski, Owner of Westport Whiskey & Wine, Certified Executive Bourbon Steward
"Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is just what every bourbon lover needs on their bar cart. Heather has done a stand-up job of presenting bourbon in a way that is approachable yet wildly informative. I learned something new in nearly every section of the book. Heather takes us on a ride with her cocktail recipes, expanding classic cocktails into creative and flavorful riffs. There's a little something for everyone!"―Alyson Brown, author of The Flower-Infused Cocktail
"This book is for everyone from beginner to seasoned bar professional. It will inspire you to explore your creativity with ease and professional tips and techniques to make delicious, impressive cocktails that enhance every occasion. Whether you are after a recipe for a classic, or one with a twist, or a decadent after dinner dessert cocktail, you will find what you need with easily understood instructions. The photos alone will trigger your inner adventurous spirit. Just a wonderful resource for anyone wanting to learn about whiskey cocktails and what can move you to have fun and enjoy whiskey in the comfort of your home with family and friends alike."―Andrea Wilson, Master of Maturation, Chief Operating Officer at Michter's Distillery
"The book with more than 140 recipes is a primer not just on making great cocktails but it takes the reader on a journey of how to manipulate flavors on their own to create perfectly balanced cocktails to meet one's own palate."―Distillery Trail
"Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout with full page color photography, this coffee-table style edition of Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is an elegant compendium of thoroughly 'user friendly' recipes for memorable bourbon based cocktails and other drinks―and begins with practical 'how to' and 'what to do' information on Bourbon Basics and Stocking Your Bar. While also available in a digital book format, Bourbon Is My Comfort Food will prove to be a prized addition to personal, professional, and community library Wine/Beer/Spirits collections."―Midwest Book Review
"Heather Wibbels' Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is a wonderful book for beginning and experienced mixologists. Strong sections on the standards, creative spins on the classics and beautiful pictures make this book a worthwhile addition to your cocktail bookshelf. ... Ultimately, although some of Wibbells' recipes are time-intensive, it's a good book for a variety of audiences. For beginner mixologists, the book provides a great road map for drink-making and an aspirational pathway forward; for experienced amateurs, the book challenges some conventional wisdom and inspires innovation and adventure; for drinkers, it's a great gift to motivate your favorite home bartender."―Rob Hale, Western Kentucky University, Bowling Green Daily News
From the Back Cover
From building your home bar to basics on cocktail technique, Heather Wibbels showcases more than 140 variations on classic bourbon cocktails—like the Old-Fashioned, the Manhattan, Whiskey Sours, Highballs, Juleps, and more—in approachable ways. The book also features several Cocktail Labs, which invite readers to explore classic cocktail elements and experiment with flavors, textures, infusions, syrups, and garnishes.
Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is also a celebration of ten years of bourbon education and cocktails by Bourbon Women, the first group dedicated to women and their love of the spirit. Wibbels celebrates with cocktails from the Bourbon Women leadership team, branches across the nation, and winners from the group's annual Not Your Pink Drink contest. Get out your cocktail shaker and explore the wide world of bourbon cocktails with Heather Wibbels and Bourbon Women!
"Bourbon Is My Comfort Food is a cocktail book that drinkers want: a tool that's long on detailed technique and chock-full of insights on amendments. Wibbels's well-tested recipes are easy to follow and sure to inspire home and pro mixologists alike. While her skill as stylist and photographer for the book is impressive, don't let those images keep you flipping pages on the couch. Wibbels wrote this book to get readers out of their seats and making drinks at home." —STEVE COOMES, author and restaurant and spirits writer
"If bourbon is your thing, or you're even just a little interested, this book will be a great addition to your bar cart. This brilliantly illustrated book is bursting with so much information, including cocktail tips, recipes, infusions, syrups, and more, for everyone from the home enthusiast to professionals to enjoy." —NATALIE MIGLIARINI, founder of Beautiful Booze and author of Beautiful Booze
About the Author
Heather Wibbels is an award-winning mixologist, former chair of the Bourbon Women Board of Directors and current managing director, photographer, and digital content creator. Wibbels works with brands and companies to develop cocktails and deliver cocktail education for home mixologists and cocktail enthusiasts, turning cocktail lovers into whiskey drinkers one drink at a time. She develops, writes, and photographs content for her own website as well: www.CocktailContessa.com.
Product details
- Publisher : University Press of Kentucky (May 3, 2022)
- Language : English
- Hardcover : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0813186897
- ISBN-13 : 978-0813186894
- Item Weight : 2.46 pounds
- Dimensions : 8 x 1 x 10 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #409,640 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #131 in Whiskey
- #428 in Alcoholic Spirits
- #475 in Cocktails & Mixed Drinks
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About the author
Heather Wibbels, AKA the Cocktail Contessa, is a digital content creator Managing Director of Bourbon Women and former Chair of the Board of Directors. She likes to say she creates whiskey drinkers one cocktail at a time via her site www.cocktailcontessa.com. With her home base in Louisville, KY, and some of the top whiskey bars and distilleries in the world in her backyard, she’s drawn to experimenting with classic cocktails in unassuming ways to deliver great taste in approachable ways.
You can find her cocktails and photos in The Bourbon Review, Bourbon+, Drinkhacker, The Manual, Alcohol Professor, American Whiskey Magazine, Whiskey and Relish, Food & Dining, and more. She’s also had recipes included in More Kentucky Bourbon Cocktails and Which Fork Do I Use With My Bourbon? She keeps busy slinging cocktails at home right now but focuses on creating digital content for her clients that include original recipes, tweaks on classic cocktails, and spirits photography.
Her first cocktail book, Bourbon is My Comfort Food: The Bourbon Women Guide to Fantastic Cocktails at Home is scheduled for release in the spring of 2022. While she focused on whiskey in the past, that’s largely due to the huge size of her bourbon collection. Don’t worry, she’s adding gin, rum, tequila, mezcal, and more to her bar.
When she's not busy researching, testing or creating great cocktails, she spends her time biking, hiking and playing with foster kittens.
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Customers find the book's recipes delicious and easy to make. They appreciate the practical tips and beautiful pictures. The creative cocktail ideas are interesting and enticing for both novice and experienced home bartenders. The writing is well-structured with not too much text, making it an enjoyable read for all skill levels. Overall, customers describe the book as a labor of love and a valuable resource for bourbon enthusiasts.
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Customers enjoy the delicious bourbon cocktails in the book. They find it visually appealing with great photos and creative variations on classic drinks. The recipes are easy to follow and enjoyable for all ages. The book is educational and fun to read.
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"Love love love this book!! And love bourbon. It's beautiful and creative and I love trying the different drinks...." Read more
"...The chapter on Juleps is especially mind-blowing, but all the recipes are great, easy to follow and with fun tips..." Read more
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Customers find the recipes in the book easy to follow and delicious. They appreciate the information about batching cocktails for parties or just having in your fridge. The book is structured with practical tips, beautiful images, and cocktail recipes.
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Customers find the book creative and interesting. They appreciate the unique cocktail recipes and fun tips. The chapter on juleps is especially impressive, but all the recipes are great and easy to follow. There are also hidden gems throughout the book that readers had no idea about. Readers enjoy the historical stories included in the book.
"Love love love this book!! And love bourbon. It's beautiful and creative and I love trying the different drinks...." Read more
"...mind-blowing, but all the recipes are great, easy to follow and with fun tips (like batching recipes for drinks with friends). Cheers!" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2022This book is more than a labor of love. It is a labor of a lifetime of learning. Heather’s easy storytelling brings you right into the bourbon world, whether you have been yourself or not. The photos are unbelievable and so enticing. The tastes she creates through unusual pairings is such a beautiful way to elevate any dinner or cocktail party. I have now bought several for gifts as it is something needed in every home bartender’s set of resources.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2024Love the beautiful pictures
- Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022Love love love this book!! And love bourbon. It's beautiful and creative and I love trying the different drinks. I cludes a lot of great recipes for making syrups and flavoring bourbon. Well written, organized and fun!
- Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2022This book is fantastic for both the novice and the experienced home bartender. I appreciate how well it’s arranged and all the flavorful variations on classic bourbon cocktails. The chapter on Juleps is especially mind-blowing, but all the recipes are great, easy to follow and with fun tips (like batching recipes for drinks with friends). Cheers!
- Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2022Regardless of if you love your bourbon straight or prefer a more subtle taste of bourbon in your drinks, this book has cocktail creations for you. I also love the information about batching cocktails for a party, or just to have in your fridge for yourself. Beautiful photos throughout. A great gift idea as well.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2022Beautifully produced, gorgeous book produced with love and care. First rate production values and research. My Amazon copy arrived with scuffs on the high quality lightly sueded cover finish. Keep that in mind if ordering as a gift.
I knocked off one star for adding honey to recipes. Ick. Put it on your pancakes, not in your bourbon. What an abomination.
If you go to page 76 and remove disgusting honey from the recipe, substitute 1/2 ounce of fresh squeezed lemon juice, a few drops of Reagans Number 6 Orange Bitters and one or two Luxardo Maraschino Cherries ( both available on Amazon last I checked), you will have the divine Hold Rudh cocktail. You’re welcome.
Honey and bourbon? Just don’t.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2022Love this book!! Creative cocktail and syrup recipes. Everything I've made thus far is delicious!
- Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2022I love how this book is structured with practical tips, beautiful images, and cocktail recipes to suit many tastes (from bourbon experts to those just learning about the spirit). Recipes are well arranged and easy to follow—and they vary from the classics to the author’s own creative riffs. Highly recommend this book!!
5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous photos and delicious recipes!I love how this book is structured with practical tips, beautiful images, and cocktail recipes to suit many tastes (from bourbon experts to those just learning about the spirit). Recipes are well arranged and easy to follow—and they vary from the classics to the author’s own creative riffs. Highly recommend this book!!
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2022
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