Foreword vii
Preface ix
Introduction 1
Disclaimer time ... 5
Part I: Getting into the world of gin
Chapter 1 The extraordinary (and colourful) history of gin 9
Chapter 2 What is gin? 25
Chapter 3 The art of tasting gin 47
Chapter 4 Gin lingo 69
Part II: Delving into all the parts that make the whole
Chapter 5 How gin is made 81
Chapter 6 It's all about the juniper ... 105
Chapter 7 The best of the botanicals 119
Chapter 8 Choosing your ideal mixer 143
Chapter 9 The finishing touches - your garnish guide 153
Part III: Building your bar skills
Chapter 10 Mastering mixology 169
Chapter 11 Home bar essentials (and a few non-essentials...) 179
Part IV: Mixing drinks
Chapter 12 The classic G&T 201
Chapter 13 The gin martini 217
Chapter 14 Cocktail of the moment: the negroni 241
Chapter 15 The resurgence of the cocktail (and its inebriated history) 247
One last shot ... 279
Gin musings ... 281
Acknowledgements 285
About the author 287