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Book 3 Ingredient Cocktails

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert Simonson
  • Publisher : Ten Speed Press
  • Release : 2017-09-26
  • ISBN : 0399578544
  • Pages : 178 pages

Download or read book 3 Ingredient Cocktails written by Robert Simonson and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2017-09-26 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “The cocktail book you’ve always wished you had” (Food52), featuring sixty of the most delicious—and elegantly simple—drinks of all time. JAMES BEARD AWARD FINALIST • “Testament to the unbounded potential of simplicity.”—Boston Globe 3-Ingredient Cocktails is a concise history of the best classic cocktails, and a curated collection of the best three-ingredient cocktails of the modern era. Dip into this collection of triumphal triptych cocktails, featuring: • Sours (Tom Collins; Bee’s Knees; Sidecar) • Highballs (Dark ‘n’ Stormy; Harvey Wallbanger) • Improved classics (Manhattan; Negroni; Japanese Cocktail) • Other cocktails (Mint Julep; Grasshoper; White Russian) • And more! With all of these delicious drinks—and the accompanying mouthwatering photography—you’re sure to find a new favorite with 3-Ingredient Cocktails.

Book Good Spirits

    Book Details:
  • Author : A.J. Rathbun
  • Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
  • Release : 2007-09-12
  • ISBN : 1558323368
  • Pages : 501 pages

Download or read book Good Spirits written by A.J. Rathbun and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2007-09-12 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consumers are spending more than $40 billion each year on spirits, and it sometimes seems there are nearly 40 billion drinks to choose from. In Good Spirits, A.J. Rathbun has collected 450 of the best cocktail recipes, featuring an incredible variety of spirits, mixers, and garnishes. The recipes are organized by theme, so it's easy to find the perfect drink for every occasion, and engaging sidebars throughout the book showcase Rathbun's unabashed passion for and knowledge of his subject. With its stunning, full-color photographs and fresh, lively tone, this is the definitive guide to both classic and contemporary drinks for anyone who appreciates the art of the cocktail.

Book Lift Your Spirits

    Book Details:
  • Author : Elizabeth M. Williams
  • Publisher : LSU Press
  • Release : 2016-05-02
  • ISBN : 0807163279
  • Pages : 209 pages

Download or read book Lift Your Spirits written by Elizabeth M. Williams and published by LSU Press. This book was released on 2016-05-02 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Sazerac, the Hurricane, and the absinthe glass of Herbsaint are among the many well-known creations native to New Orleans's longstanding drinking culture. But more than vehicles for alcohol, the cocktails and spirits that complement the city's culinary prowess are each a token of its history. In every bar-side toast or street-corner daiquiri you can find evidence of the people, politics, and convergence of ethnicities that drive the story of the Crescent City. In Lift Your Spirits: A Celebratory History of Cocktail Culture in New Orleans, Elizabeth M. Williams, founder and director of the Southern Food and Beverage Institute, and world-renowned bartender Chris McMillian illuminate the city's open embrace of alcohol, both in religious and secular life, while delving into the myths, traditions, and personalities that have made New Orleans a destination for imbibing tourists and a mecca for mixologists. With over 40 cocktail recipes interspersed among nearly three hundred years of history, a sampling of premier cocktail bars in New Orleans, and a glossary of terms to aid drink making and mixing, Lift Your Spirits honors the art of a good drink in the city of good times.

Book The Encyclopedia of Cocktails

Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Cocktails written by The Coastal Kitchen, and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 577 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This recipe book features over 1,000 cocktails and will have you creating memorable cocktails in no time! From 3-ingredient drinks to mad-scientist mixology, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is any bartender’s go-to resource. A clean, uncluttered design and extensive index makes finding drinks easy, whether you’re searching by spirit or style. This in-depth guide will provide recommendations, tips, and techniques that will help you understand how to make the best cocktails at home and features: Over 1,000 cocktail recipes that will have you understanding the craft of mixology Necessary tools of the trade and where you can purchase everything you need A guide to purchasing the perfect liquor and spirits for your at-home bar An in-depth guide to ice, simple syrups, shrubs, and bitters to elevate your cocktails to the next level Tips for mixing your drinks like a pro and adding the perfect garnish to top them off Chapters dedicated specifically to each type of spirit, mocktails, and other non-alcoholic drinks The history of over 100 classic cocktails Recipes for hundreds of homemade ingredients; from syrups to blends, infusions, tinctures, foams, and more, you’ll be crafting bespoke ingredients in no time The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is the perfect gift for anyone who likes to mix drinks – it’s the only cocktail book they’ll ever need!

Book Hauntingly Good Spirits

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sharon Keating
  • Publisher : Wellfleet Press
  • Release : 2024-08-13
  • ISBN : 0760388873
  • Pages : 147 pages

Download or read book Hauntingly Good Spirits written by Sharon Keating and published by Wellfleet Press. This book was released on 2024-08-13 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capture the paranormal essence of New Orleans in a glass with 40 tasty, gothic, and unique cocktails designed for Spooky Season and the great beyond. Few places possess such a robust and thriving culture of death as does the soulful city of New Orleans. In this captivating cocktail book, travel enthusiasts and Big Easy locals Sharon Keating and Christi Keating Sumich take you on a historical romp through the supernatural by way of the NOLA bar scene and its spirits (the boos and the booze!) celebrating local New Orleans ingredients and the hometown mixologists who make them sing. Separated into five sections—Reverence and Revelry, Tomb Time, Ghosts & Haunted Libations, Vampire Bars with Killer Cocktails, and Voodoo & Witchcraft—Hauntingly Good Spirits unearths the eerie roots of the city’s culture as you savor spooky sips like: Corpse Reviver Spooky Smoked Sazerac The Soggy Grave Deadly Vipers Drunk Ghost Mistakes Were Made Bloody Gin Fizz Fang-ria Undead Gentleman The Gris-Gris Night Tripper Saint 75 And more! Work up a thirst exploring all the spooky NOLA places mentioned in the Haunted History sections and reference the Spirit Guide map for their locations throughout the city. Serving up cocktails that are delicious, steeped in spookiness, and historically accurate, let Hauntingly Good Spirits be your guide for your next trip to the City of the Dead during Spooky Season and beyond as you plunge into these decadent drinks and the creepy culture that inspired them.

Book Obituary Cocktail

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kerri McCaffety
  • Publisher : Pelican Publishing Company
  • Release : 2011-01-01
  • ISBN : 9781455615841
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Obituary Cocktail written by Kerri McCaffety and published by Pelican Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tour of some of the most historic saloons in America. There is no doubt that New Orleans has more drinking establishments per capita than any other city in the United States. Lavishly illustrated with more than 200 photographs, this elegant pictorial history provides a glimpse into the architectural and cultural treasures still operating today. From urban legends to classic recipes, all is revealed in this collection of fascinating true stories.

Book New Orleans Cocktails

    Book Details:
  • Author : Sarah Baird
  • Publisher : Cider Mill Press
  • Release : 2023-04-18
  • ISBN : 1400340578
  • Pages : 289 pages

Download or read book New Orleans Cocktails written by Sarah Baird and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2023-04-18 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: N'awlins. Crescent City. The Big Easy. New Orleans is full of culture and at the heart of this culture…cocktails! Immerse yourself in the magic and mystery of the city with this fun and elegant new guide to the best bars and cocktails of New Orleans. Far more than just a cocktail recipe book, New Orleans Cocktails features signature creations by the best mixologists in the Big Easy, inspired by Crescent City musicians, writers, and revolutionaries alike featuring: More than 100 of New Orleans' most exciting cocktails and bartender originals, including: New Orleans classics like the Sazerac (at the Sazerac Bar, of course) and Arnaud's twist on the French 75, drinks inspired by the city's history, like the absinthe-filled Jean LaFitte Cocktail A Brief History of New Orleans cocktails Soundtrack suggestions to transport you to the birthplace of Jazz Bartending techniques and preparations to make exquisite cocktails at home Tips for the first-time New Orleans visitor drinking their way around the city Cocktail terminology for understanding what you hear and what you read Iconic drinks like the Classic Hurricane that will transport you to Bourbon Street You'll also find invaluable insider tips from local bartenders, including a Q&A with Ann Tuennerman, founder of Tales of the Cocktail! Concoct your own authentic Mardi Gras celebration without ever leaving your zip code with this comprehensive guide to the art of New Orleans cocktail making.

Book The New Cocktail Hour

    Book Details:
  • Author : Tenaya Darlington
  • Publisher : Running Press Adult
  • Release : 2016-04-26
  • ISBN : 0762457279
  • Pages : 304 pages

Download or read book The New Cocktail Hour written by Tenaya Darlington and published by Running Press Adult. This book was released on 2016-04-26 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the art of craft cocktails -- or just prepare to impress your friends -- with this collection of drink recipes and entertaining ideas for the home bartender! Libation-loving siblings André and Tenaya Darlington show you how to make cocktails from every era, reimagined for a contemporary palate. Dial back the sugar, and load up on quality ingredients. The New Cocktail Hour shows you how to mix incredible craft cocktails and gives you a complete history of classic recipes and spirits. You've never seen a cocktail book like this before! Unique features include: 214 vintage and modern recipes, complete with tasting notes Tips on pairing cocktails with everything from pizza to oysters Suggested brands for building a well-stocked bar Seasonal ideas for syrups, shrubs, and garden-to-glass drinks Advice for hosting craft cocktails parties at home

Book Drink

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kurt Maitland
  • Publisher : Cider Mill Press
  • Release : 2023-08-15
  • ISBN : 1400342732
  • Pages : 849 pages

Download or read book Drink written by Kurt Maitland and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2023-08-15 with total page 849 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drink is the definitive reference guide for the cocktail renaissance. Inside, you'll find something to satisfy everyone's taste. This ultimate cocktail book features: Over 1,100 easy-to-follow cocktail recipes that span the wide world of spirits A brief history of cocktails A comprehensive guide to homemade ingredients, including infusions, shrubs, and simple syrups Necessary tools to make great cocktails and an explanation of terms A guide to selecting the right spirits and perfectly garnishing your cocktails The importance of ice in a cocktail Chapters specifically dedicated each type of spirit, along with a chapter for mocktails and non-alchoholic beverages Interviews and signature recipes from industry insiders from bars and bartenders from around the world, from New York City to New Orleans, Belfast to Buenos Aires, and beyond. This tour around the world of cocktails will help you enhance every experience from making a cocktail for yourself or a punch for a party.

Book The Cocktail Companion

    Book Details:
  • Author : Cheryl Charming
  • Publisher : Mango Media Inc.
  • Release : 2018-11-30
  • ISBN : 1633539245
  • Pages : 445 pages

Download or read book The Cocktail Companion written by Cheryl Charming and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2018-11-30 with total page 445 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drink your way through history, learn tips from the best bartenders, and become a cocktail connoisseur with this fantastic guide. The Cocktail Companion spans the cocktail’s curious history from its roots in beer-swilling, 18th-century England through the illicit speakeasy culture of the United States Prohibition to the explosive, dynamic industry it is today. Learn about famous and classic cocktails from around the globe, how ice became one of the most important ingredients in mixed drink making, and how craft beers got so big, all with your own amazing drink?that you made yourself!?in hand. In The Cocktail Companion, well-known bartenders from across the United States offer up advice on everything, including using fresh-squeezed juices, finding artisanal bitters, and creating perfect cubes of ice that will help create intriguing, balanced cocktails. You’ll want to take your newfound knowledge from this cocktail book everywhere! The Cocktail Companion is a compendium of all things cocktail. This bar book features: 25 must-know recipes for iconic drinks such as the Manhattan and the Martini Cultural anecdotes and often-told myths about drinks’ origins Bar etiquette, terms, and tools to make even the newest drinker an expert in no time! If you liked The Drunken Botanist, The 12 Bottle Bar, or The Savoy Cocktail Book, you’ll love The Cocktail Companion! “Cheryl has demystified the cocktail and made it . . . fun and approachable! She takes us on an entertaining journey into the world of libations and those who serve them; their histories, stories, and antidotes. In the end, we better understand how we have arrived where we have and leave a more educated and appreciative imbiber!” —Tony Abou-Ganim The Modern Mixologist

Book How s Your Drink

    Book Details:
  • Author : Eric Felten
  • Publisher : Agate Publishing
  • Release : 2009-04
  • ISBN : 157284101X
  • Pages : 218 pages

Download or read book How s Your Drink written by Eric Felten and published by Agate Publishing. This book was released on 2009-04 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Coming soon in paperback one of the best and most entertaining books ever done on American cocktail culture and history a perfect Father's Day gift item, from the Wall Street Journal column of the same name."

Book A Proper Drink

    Book Details:
  • Author : Robert Simonson
  • Publisher : Ten Speed Press
  • Release : 2016-09-20
  • ISBN : 1607747553
  • Pages : 352 pages

Download or read book A Proper Drink written by Robert Simonson and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2016-09-20 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A narrative history of the craft cocktail renaissance, written by a New York Times cocktail writer and one of the foremost experts on the subject. A Proper Drink is the first-ever book to tell the full, unflinching story of the contemporary craft cocktail revival. Award-winning writer Robert Simonson interviewed more than 200 key players from around the world, and the result is a rollicking (if slightly tipsy) story of the characters—bars, bartenders, patrons, and visionaries—who in the last 25 years have changed the course of modern drink-making. The book also features a curated list of about 40 cocktails—25 modern classics, plus an additional 15 to 20 rediscovered classics and classic contenders—to emerge from the movement.

Book The Shaken and the Stirred

    Book Details:
  • Author : Stephen Schneider
  • Publisher : Indiana University Press
  • Release : 2020-09-01
  • ISBN : 025304975X
  • Pages : 432 pages

Download or read book The Shaken and the Stirred written by Stephen Schneider and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 432 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over the past decade, the popularity of cocktails has returned with gusto. Amateur and professional mixologists alike have set about recovering not just the craft of the cocktail, but also its history, philosophy, and culture. The Shaken and the Stirred features essays written by distillers, bartenders and amateur mixologists, as well as scholars, all examining the so-called 'Cocktail Revival' and cocktail culture. Why has the cocktail returned with such force? Why has the cocktail always acted as a cultural indicator of class, race, sexuality and politics in both the real and the fictional world? Why has the cocktail revival produced a host of professional organizations, blogs, and conferences devoted to examining and reviving both the drinks and habits of these earlier cultures?

Book Absinthe Cocktails

    Book Details:
  • Author : Kate Simon
  • Publisher : Chronicle Books
  • Release : 2011-12-16
  • ISBN : 1452100306
  • Pages : 116 pages

Download or read book Absinthe Cocktails written by Kate Simon and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2011-12-16 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Absinthe Cocktails is devoted entirely to cocktails made with barely-legal absinthe. Since this spirit was legalized in the U.S. in 2007, the absinthe category has exploded with 34 new brands introduced in 2008 and consumers willing to pay $50 for a bottle. This book has something to suit everyone's taste—traditionalists will learn how to properly mix absinthe like an old pro with 30 recipes for classic cocktails, while modern absinthe lovers can experiment with 20 contemporary drink formulas from trendsetting bars such as Los Angeles's Varnish and the Lonsdale in London. Absinthe Cocktails gives going green an entirely new meaning!

Book Big Easy Cocktails

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jimmy Bannos
  • Publisher : Random House Digital, Inc.
  • Release : 2006
  • ISBN : 9781580087193
  • Pages : 160 pages

Download or read book Big Easy Cocktails written by Jimmy Bannos and published by Random House Digital, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cock‚A[tail (kŏk'tāl') n: a many-splendored creation believed by some to have been born, bred, and elevated from mere libation to lifestyle in New Orleans. In BIG EASY COCKTAILS, chef Jimmy Bannos pays tribute to the Crescent City with a host of recipes for truly classic cocktails like the Mint Julep, newfangled concoctions like the Gentilly Sunrise, and snacks and appetizers inspired by Creole and Cajun cuisines.A colorful collection of cocktail and snack recipes that capture the authentic flavors and spirit of New Orleans.A portion of the book's proceeds will be donated to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.Includes 50 cocktail and 35 appetizer recipes plus 30 food and location photos.Features recommended music selections to accompany each cocktail recipe and a list of New Orleans-related books and movies.

Book Franki Amato Mysteries Box Set  Vol  2

Download or read book Franki Amato Mysteries Box Set Vol 2 written by Traci Andrighetti and published by Limoncello Press. This book was released on 2021-12-04 with total page 1108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Books 4, 5, and 6 in the USA Today bestselling Franki Amato Mysteries: Campari Crimson, Galliano Gold, and Marsala Maroon When Franki Amato leaves her cheating ex and erratic job as a rookie cop in Austin, Texas, she hopes for a quieter existence at her best friend Veronica’s New Orleans PI firm, Private Chicks. But life in The Big Easy is anything but quiet. Or easy. Her furnished apartment resembles an old French brothel, and her aging ex-stripper landlady has some rather odd policies. Meanwhile, Franki is hired to investigate a series of bizarre murders in a creepy cemetery, a haunted steamboat, and a historic Italian grocery store, and her work puts her in contact with colorful local characters, like voodoo mambos, people who live as vampires, and eccentric jazz musicians, not to mention killers. While she’s on the case, her meddlesome Sicilian nonna tries to crack an ongoing mystery—how to get her married, and pronto—and she might just be Franki’s biggest nemesis. MORE FRANKI AMATO MYSTERIES: Limoncello Yellow (book 1) Prosecco Pink (book 2) Amaretto Amber (book 3) Valpolicella Violet (book 7) Tuaca Tan (book 8) Nocino Noir (book 9) Sambuca Scarlet (book 10, coming in 2025!) To find out what Franki’s up to between the books, join Traci’s newsletter at traciandrighetti.com to get the Franki Amato Mini Mysteries for FREE! WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: “I love this series! Traci is a fantastic author. The Franki Amato Mysteries never disappoint!” “Franki Amato will have you laughing repeatedly as her life seems to vacillate between disaster and slapstick. NOLA at Mardi Gras is wild enough; add Franki her Italian family to the mix, and things start jumping.” “Fun, entertaining, thrilling novels from an author who is downright addictive!” “This is a MUST READ series. Traci has this genre nailed down and perfected.” “Traci Andrighetti is an amazing storyteller! She weaves tales that transport you out of your life and into her books. You can practically smell the beignets from Cafe du Monde and cringe at the site of her landlady Glenda’s latest stripper costume.” “I just love, love, love the Franki books, and as soon as I've finished one, I can't wait for the next one.” “Franki and her crazy family could keep me entertained until the end of time!” “If you want to laugh out loud, get your mind away from the “stuff” that is happening in the world right now, and get away and escape....read this series!!!! You will not be sorry!!!” “We need more Franki and friends! Please give us more — please!” “Traci incorporates so much New Orleans history and traditions into such a great story. So many twists and turns PLUS all the laugh-out-loud moments Franki and friends get herself in the middle of. I got curious looks from my husband while reading, as I was hysterically cracking up.” “The twists & turns will keep you guessing, & you’ll eagerly want to know how the case resolves, while dreading the end of the book, & a Franki-free reading list. Highly recommend!” “Join Franki and the gang for a wild ride, you won't be sorry you did!” “I'm not an avid audiobook listener, but this series is SO GOOD, I had to add it to my audiobook collection. Read Traci Andrighetti's unforgettable series TODAY!”

Book Batch Cocktails

    Book Details:
  • Author : Maggie Hoffman
  • Publisher : Ten Speed Press
  • Release : 2019-03-19
  • ISBN : 0399582533
  • Pages : 162 pages

Download or read book Batch Cocktails written by Maggie Hoffman and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A hip, accessible guide to batch cocktail-making for entertaining, with 65 recipes that can be made hours—or weeks!—ahead of time so that hosts and hostesses have one less thing to worry about as the doorbell rings. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED As anyone who has hosted a dinner party knows, cocktail hour is the most fun part of the evening for guests—but the most stressful for whomever is in charge of keeping the drinks flowing. The solution, though, is simple: batch it! In this fun collection, Maggie Hoffman offers 65 delicious and creative cocktails that you don't have to stir or shake to order; rather, they are designed to stay fresh when made ahead and served out of a pitcher. Recipes such as Tongue in Cheek (gin, Meyer lemon, thyme, Cocchi Rosa), Friendly Fires (mezcal, chile vodka, watermelon, lime), Birds & Bees Punch (rum, cucumber, green tea, lemon), and even alcohol-free options are organized by flavor profile—herbal, boozy, bitter, fruity and tart, and so on—to make choosing and whipping up a perfect pitcher of cocktails a total breeze.