Download or read book Pioneer Mixology written by Robynne Miller and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-07 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quirky survey of Pioneer beverages. Recipes, tips, and a bit of history explaining the how and why behind what the settlers drank. From clarifying coffee with the swim bladder of a fish (um, YUCK!!) to making coffee substitutes with everything from grape seeds to sweet potatoes, this book examines period beverages and how many of them came into being. A fun, sometimes irreverent (but extremely well-researched!) book perfect for history buffs, homesteaders, beverage aficionados, fans of the prairie lifestyle

Download or read book Mindful Mixology written by Derek Brown and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2022-01-18 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Dry January to Sober October, moderation is having a moment. This book from spirits expert Derek Brown (newly mindful drinker himself) will show the sober and sober-curious how to mix complex, sophisticated low- and no-proof drinks. It will include recipes, techniques, and sources. Not long after his son was born, Derek Brown decided to cut back on his drinking. But as a bartender, bar owner, and cocktail and spirits expert, he wanted do so using the techniques and expertise of mixology to create a new arsenal of libations that were sophisticated, satisfying, and tasty. Creating these drinks isn’t as simple as removing the alcohol. No- and low-proof cocktails still have to be balanced and still have to be delicious, but they don’t operate exactly like cocktails with alcohol. The drinks Brown presents in this book are meticulously choreographed around taste, texture, body, and piquancy to result in surprisingly complex “adult beverages” minus the booze. Drawing on historical research, meticulous tweaking of classic cocktails to create lower-proof versions, and entirely new concoctions inspired by an evolved home bar, in this book, Derek shares sixty recipes for no- and low-proof cocktails, as well as a guide to the ingredients and equipment you need to imbibe in Mindful Mixology at home.

Download or read book The Savoy Cocktail Book written by Harry Craddock and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2018-10-17 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate bartender's book, this richly illustrated hardcover compilation of 750 recipes comprises non-alcoholic drinks as well as sours, toddies, flips, slings, fizzes, coolers, rickeys, juleps, punches, and other refreshments.

Download or read book Imbibe written by David Wondrich and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2007-11-06 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The newly updated edition of David Wondrich’s definitive guide to classic American cocktails. Cocktail writer and historian David Wondrich presents the colorful, little-known history of classic American drinks--and the ultimate mixologist's guide--in this engaging homage to Jerry Thomas, father of the American bar. Wondrich reveals never-before-published details and stories about this larger-than-life nineteenth-century figure, along with definitive recipes for more than 100 punches, cocktails, sours, fizzes, toddies, slings, and other essential drinks, along with detailed historical and mixological notes. The first edition, published in 2007, won a James Beard Award. Now updated with newly discovered recipes and historical information, this new edition includes the origins of the first American drink, the Mint Julep (which Wondrich places before the American Revolution), and those of the Cocktail itself. It also provides more detail about 19th century spirits, many new and colorful anecdotes and details about Thomas's life, and a number of particularly notable, delicious, and influential cocktails not covered in the original edition, rounding out the picture of pre-Prohibition tippling. This colorful and good-humored volume is a must-read for anyone who appreciates the timeless appeal of a well-made drink-and the uniquely American history behind it. From the Hardcover edition.

Download or read book The Modern Mixologist written by Tony Abou-Ganim and published by Agate Publishing. This book was released on 2010 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A cocktail guide for the 21st century, complete with 60 recipes for new and classic drinks. Full-color photography throughout, with tips on ingredients, barware, and technique"--Provided by publisher.

Download or read book The Craft Cocktail Party written by Julie Reiner and published by Grand Central Life & Style. This book was released on 2015-05-05 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Craft Cocktail book for the rest of us by the top female mixologist in the country. Julie Reiner, the co-owner of The Clover Club in Brooklyn and The Flatiron Lounge in Manhattan, has written a book that provides inspiration for the rest of us, not only the cocktail geeks. She wants to balance the needs of the everyday drinker with those of the passionate mixologist. Recipes are organized around seasonality and occasion, with different events and themes appropriate to the specific time of the year. Each section will include a mixture of holiday-inspired drinks, classic cocktails, and innovative new drinks, all along with fun cocktail lore. Tricks, tips, and techniques -- such as batching and infusions, tools of the trade, notes on spirit types, and easy substitutions to utilize what you already have on hand -- will round out the amazing amount of information in Reiner's book.

Download or read book The Bar Book written by Jeffrey Morgenthaler and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2014-06-03 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Bar Book — Bartending and mixology for the home cocktail enthusiast Learn the key techniques of bartending and mixology from a master: Written by renowned bartender and cocktail blogger Jeffrey Morgenthaler, The Bar Book is the only technique-driven cocktail handbook out there. This indispensable guide breaks down bartending into essential techniques, and then applies them to building the best drinks. Over 60 of the best drink recipes: The Bar Book contains more than 60 recipes that employ the techniques you will learn in this bartending book. Each technique is illustrated with how-to photography to provide inspiration and guidance. Bartending and mixology techniques include the best practices for: Juicing Garnishing Carbonating Stirring and shaking Choosing the correct ice for proper chilling and dilution of a drink And, much more If you found PTD Cocktail Book, 12 Bottle Bar, The Joy of Mixology, Death and Co., and Liquid Intelligence to be helpful among bartending books, you will find Jeffrey Morgenthaler’s The Bar Book to be an essential bartender book.

Download or read book Classic Cocktails written by Salvatore Calabrese and published by Union Square & Co.. This book was released on 2015-04-21 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Salvatore “The Maestro” Calabrese is one of the worlds foremost cocktail experts—and drinks lovers will salut this expanded version of his classic guide. The New York Times called the original edition "a must-have," and now it contains even more: new chapters and loads of new images; up-to-the-minute information on the most exciting cocktail trends, tastes, and techniques; and newly uncovered historical tidbits (like the true origin of the Bloody Mary). Fifty new recipes include long-buried favorites like the turn-of-the-century New Orleans classic Absinthe Suissesse, a barrel-aged Blood and Sand, and the Prohibition-era The Angels Tit. This elegant volume also includes DIYs for essential cocktail ingredients like Velvet Falernum, recipes for flavored syrups and homemade shrubs, and advice on throwing the very best at-home cocktail parties ever.

Download or read book The Inquisitive Bartender written by Andrew Macharia and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2021-12-12 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by a seventeenth-century proverb—one man’s misfortune is another man’s fortune—The Inquisitive Bartender presents your ultimate guide on the bartending landscape from fifth century through the present day. Author Andrew Macharia relies on his encounters with the beverages of numerous cultures and his knowledge of the art of mixology to share the rich history of pioneer mixologists in the Americas and beyond. He introduces key figures, dates, periods, and events over the centuries that have influenced others and shaped the bartending scene, including the Renaissance, the industrial revolution in Britain, the American revolution, and prohibition. This versatile narrative cuts across the bartending demographic and is ideal for bartenders at all levels—old school, current, and aspiring. It will transform you into a storyteller as you sling or imbibe your favourite cocktails. This bartender’s guide explores the history of bartending and alcohol throughout the centuries, providing both background and recipes for any bartender to use.

Download or read book The New Craft of the Cocktail written by Dale DeGroff and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2020-09-22 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The renowned cocktail bible, fully revised and updated by the legendary bartender who set off the cocktail craze—featuring over 100 brand-new recipes, all-new photography, and an up-to-date history of the cocktail. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION The Craft of the Cocktail was the first real cookbook for cocktails when it first published in 2002, and it has had a remarkable influence on bartending. With this new edition, the original gets a delicious update, bringing expertise from Dale DeGroff, the father of craft cocktails, to the modern bar for a new generation of cocktail enthusiasts. The beloved histories, culture, tips, and tricks are back but all are newly revised, and DeGroff's favorite liquor recommendations are included so you know which gin or bourbon will mix just right.

Download or read book San Francisco Cocktails written by Trevor Felch and published by Cider Mill Press. This book was released on 2023-07-11 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mix up a taste of the City by the Bay and experience San Francisco without ever leaving home! Eating and drinking are always the topics of the day in this city that is unlike any other. With San Francisco Cocktails, you will be transported to the biggest small-town city in America. Inside, you will find: Easy-to-follow recipes sure to be crowd pleasers Cocktail basics for your home bar, including glassware, tools, and spirits Chapters dedicated to your favorite San Francisco neighborhoods Profiles on some of the most recognizable bars in San Francisco along with the cocktail recipes that make them stand out Interviews with local bartenders Gorgeous, full-color photography gives you a taste of each cocktail long before you mix them up yourself A list of songs and movies that will help you truly grasp the San Francisco experience No matter where you find yourself, San Francisco Cocktails is the perfect gift for cocktail lovers everywhere. This is the perfect guide for drinking like a true San Franciscan.

Download or read book Pioneers of Mixing at Elite Bars written by Charles Christopher Mueller and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book How to Mix Drinks written by Jerry Thomas and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How to Mix Drinks" by Jerry Thomas, also known as "The Bon Vivant's Companion," is a classic and pioneering cocktail book that holds a special place in the history of mixology. Jerry Thomas, a legendary bartender of the 19th century, is often considered the father of American bartending, and this book, first published in 1862, is one of the earliest and most influential cocktail guides. Key Features: Historical Significance: "How to Mix Drinks" is a historic treasure, representing a crucial moment in the evolution of cocktail culture. Jerry Thomas played a pivotal role in popularizing and codifying the art of mixing drinks during the Golden Age of Cocktails. Pioneer of Mixology: Jerry Thomas is credited with being one of the first bartenders to showcase flair and showmanship in mixing drinks. His book is not just a collection of recipes but a demonstration of the theatrical aspects of bartending that have influenced the profession to this day. Classic Cocktails: The book features an array of classic cocktails that have stood the test of time. Many of these cocktails, including the Tom Collins and the Blue Blazer, are still enjoyed today and have become staples in bars around the world. Cocktail Techniques: Thomas provides insights into essential cocktail techniques, including the proper way to shake, stir, and garnish drinks. His instructions are practical and have laid the foundation for modern bartending practices. Elegance and Style: The book reflects the elegance and style of the Victorian era, with elaborate illustrations and a tone that captures the sophistication of the time. The language used in the recipes and anecdotes adds a touch of charm and nostalgia. Anecdotes and Stories: Interspersed with the cocktail recipes are anecdotes, stories, and entertaining narratives that provide a glimpse into the social and cultural context of the 19th-century bar scene. These stories contribute to the overall charm of the book. Innovative Presentation: Jerry Thomas was known for his innovative and theatrical presentation of cocktails, and this is evident in the book. The Blue Blazer, a flaming whiskey cocktail, is a notable example that showcases his showmanship. Legacy and Influence: "How to Mix Drinks" has had a lasting impact on the world of cocktails. Jerry Thomas's legacy as a pioneer in mixology endures, and his book continues to inspire both professional bartenders and home enthusiasts. For anyone passionate about mixology, cocktail history, or the art of bartending, "How to Mix Drinks" is a captivating journey into the roots of modern cocktail culture. It not only provides a collection of timeless recipes but also offers a glimpse into the charisma and skill of one of the industry's founding figures, Jerry Thomas.

Download or read book The Alchemist Cocktail Book written by The Alchemist and published by Random House. This book was released on 2021-05-06 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 100 spell-binding, crowd-pleasing cocktails. Work some magic at home with these original cocktail recipes from everyone's favourite experimental bar, The Alchemist. Elevate your mixology skills and bring some creativity to your bar cart with unique and show-stopping tipple time recipes, from their iconic Caramelised Rum Punch and Smokey Old Fashioned, to new takes on the cocktail classics. With chapters from Chemistry & Theatre, Twisted Classics and New Wave to Classics and Low & No Alcohol, The Alchemist Cocktail Book truly has something for everyone, from mixing novices to experienced bartenders. Bring some dramatic flair to your cocktail hour, with recipes including: Lavender Daiquiri Paloma Rhubarb and Custard Sour Bananagroni Maple Manhattan Cola Bottle Libre Grapefruit and Apricot Martini

Download or read book The Japanese Art of the Cocktail written by Masahiro Urushido and published by Houghton Mifflin. This book was released on 2021 with total page 297 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first cocktail book from the award-winning mixologist Masahiro Urushido of Katana Kitten in New York City, on the craft of Japanese cocktail making Katana Kitten, one of the world's most prominent and acclaimed Japanese cocktail bars, was opened in 2018 by highly-respected and award-winning mixologist Masahiro Urushido. Just one year later, the bar won 2019 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best New American Cocktail Bar. Before Katana Kitten, Urushido honed his craft over several years behind the bar of award-winning eatery Saxon+Parole. In The Japanese Art of the Cocktail, Urushido shares his immense knowledge of Japanese cocktails with eighty recipes that best exemplify Japan's contribution to the cocktail scene, both from his own bar and from Japanese mixologists worldwide. Urushido delves into what exactly constitutes the Japanese approach to cocktails, and demystifies the techniques that have been handed down over generations, all captured in stunning photography.

Download or read book The Cocktail Parlor How Women Brought the Cocktail Home written by Nicola Nice and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2024-04-23 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Meet the hostesses who have shaped cocktail history, and learn how to make the drinks they loved. Throughout American history, women have helped propel what we know as classic cocktails—the Martini, the Manhattan, the Old-Fashioned, and more—into popular culture. But, often excluded from private clubs, women exercised this influence from the home, in their cocktail parlors. In The Cocktail Parlor, Dr. Nicola Nice, sociologist and spirits entrepreneur, gives women their long-overdue spotlight in cocktail history and shows how they still impact cocktail culture today. Journeying through the decades, this book profiles a diverse array of influential hostesses. With each historic era comes iconic recipes, featuring a total of 40 main cocktails and more than 100 variations that readers can make at home. Whether its happy hour punch a la Martha Washington or a Harlem Renaissance–inspired Green Skirt, readers will find that many of the ingredients and drinks they’re familiar with today wouldn’t be here without the hostesses who served them first.

Download or read book Mixology for Beginners written by Prairie Rose and published by Callisto Media, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-10-26 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shake, stir, and strain perfect cocktails at home The same drinks you enjoy at the bar taste a lot better when they’re made skillfully at home for a fraction of the price. Become your own bartender and hone your craft in no time with the expert recipes and guidance inside Mixology for Beginners. You’ll also discover a user-friendly layout that indexes recipes by liquor type and flavor profile, so you never have to look hard to find the right cocktail for the occasion. Go beyond other beginner cocktail books with insights on: Building your home bar—Get insider info and shopping advice for fully stocking your bar, including mixologist terminology, glassware, tools, and—of course—liquor. Expert drink making—Learn the fundamentals of crafting signature cocktails, including formulas, naming conventions, and tips on presentation. Accessible recipes—Create a solid beverage repertoire with straightforward, easy-to-source recipes for classic cocktails and new favorites. Gain the skills to craft cocktails at home with this mixology book that makes it simple.