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 celebrate establishment and the talented mixologists behind them. Each unique drink in this collection is accompanied by the name of the creator, place and date of invention, alongside a specially commissioned image, easy-to-follow recipe, and a fascinating insight into its unique story. Covering almost 600 years of cocktail history, this elegant and uniquely focussed collection will appeal to a wide range of readers - from lovers of cocktails to everyone who enjoys entertaining, food, and culture, to mixologists, bartenders, and industry professionals.
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'Heavy on the research, rich in detail and history, and packed with the kind of handy facts you can break out at the next dull party you attend.' - Forbes
'Surprisingly succinct ... Makes whipping up these at home drinks just a little bit easier.' - Food & Wine
'Beautifully photographed ... There's something for every mood and flavor preference in this volume.' - Epicurious, Best Cookbooks of 2023
'Even if you don't make any of the 200 drinks in this beautiful compendium, the images provide enough eye candy to make the browsing worthwhile.' - Good Housekeeping, Best New Cocktail Book
'The level of research here is astonishing, but it's all presented in a super accessible and enjoyable way ... A must for anybody interested in cocktail history.' - VICE, Best Cookbooks of 2023
'The rare coffee-table book that can actually be used.' - Bloomberg
'[This] epic tome is one of the most comprehensive surveys of cocktail recipes you can find.' - Food Network
'If you know an avid home bartender - whether they're a budding mixologist or are well skilled with a shaker - this no-nonsense collection is sure to become their new cocktail bible.' - Country Living
'Anyone who has ever savoured a perfectly mixed Old Fashioned will appreciate cocktail connoisseur Amanda Schuster's tribute to the greatest drinks of all time.' - Elle Decoration
'Essential reading.' - Restaurant
'An elegant and comprehensive collection ... Enriched with engaging anecdotes and backstories, ... these bright, attractive cocktails are sure to wow any aspiring mixologist.' - Publishers Weekly
'Essential ... Whether you crave a classic Bellini, a trending Espresso Martini, or the new Panamanian creation the Bird of Paradise Fizz, there are plenty of tipples here to tickle your fancy.' - Saveur
'Bound to be a classic ... A valuable, accessible resource.' - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
'Uniquely focused [and] elegant.' - T: The New York Times Style Magazine Australia
'A beautiful (and easy-to-follow) drinks guide that'll happily sit on your table.' - InsideHook
'Explores 200 iconic cocktails - complete with recipes and gorgeous photos - and what makes each of them a signature drink.' - Imbibe
'This will be your ultimate guide to making the 'perfect' cocktail - not only the classics, but maybe even a signature drink of your own.' - WERD
'This is an outstanding, elegant, and inspirational guide for even the most seasoned of mixologists.' - Shelf Awareness
'A compelling read ... A must for anyone who would wish to sound savvy when discussing cocktails.' - Vancouver Sun
'Traces the origin stories of ... iconic drinks from around the world.' - Atlas Obscura
'A nice quick bit of knowledge.' - The Plain Dealer
'Arguably the most interesting cocktail-driven book to hit coffee tables and bartops in 2023.' - IMBOLDN
'Deserves a spot on your bookshelf.' - The Awesomer
'A global survey of the world's most iconic drinks, and also provides the directions with which to bring them home to your own bar.' - Alcohol Professor
'[An] ... exhaustive reference point for both the way cocktails have changed across hundreds of years, but also the ingredients that have remained true throughout the mixology process.' - Foodism
'An excellent introduction to newbies on how the cocktail developed over the years and was influenced by the locales where they were created.' - Good Spirit News
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Höhe: 225 mm
Breite: 162 mm
Dicke: 39 mm
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978-1-83866-755-9 (9781838667559)
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Amanda Schuster is a Brooklyn-based freelance drinks writer and the author of two books: New York Cocktails and Drink Like a Local: New York. She has over 17 years' experience in the industry as a consultant, retail buyer, and writer, and was the primary contributor and Senior Editor-in-Chief of popular online magazine Alcohol Professor.
