Diffordsguide Cocktails

"Contains over 3000 illustrated cocktail recipes."

All you need to know. Gin now has its own geek's bible, a heady cocktail of information, enthusiasm and authority. -- Observer Food Monthly All alcohols have a social history and this book tells the story of gin. The spirit has a long and lively history and its popularity has waxed and waned over the centuries. But it is in demand again -- and rising -- and many would say that only now is it getting the recognition it truly deserves. At the same time, new makers populate the scene, many of them small, craft distilleries. The great G&T (gin and tonic) has earned new respect and is more fashionable now than when it was created by the English during Queen Victoria's reign. From Glenfiddich Food & Drink Award-winning writer Simon Difford comes this beautiful guide to the 'juniper jewel.' Gin brings comprehensive coverage of the white spirit. It provides a detailed history of the rollercoaster ride gin has taken over the centuries, a full explanation of gin styles and production methods, in-depth reports on 16 distilleries, and production and tasting notes on nearly 175 different gins. It is a true celebration of arguably the world's most dynamic and fashionable spirit. Gin includes: A wealth of encyclopedic information for keen amateurs and drinks professionals alike A spotlight on the craft gin distilling movement as well as larger, more established gin producers Interviews and quotes from some of the most well-known characters in the world of gin Contrasting detail of cutting-edge production technologies with centuries-old techniques and traditions. For the great many aficionados of gin, new and veteran, Gin is a lively, informative and affectionate history of the heart and soul of the G&T.

The 7th edition of a book that is widely regarded by members of the drinks industry as the most complete and authoritative cocktail publication available. It contains 2,250 easy to follow cocktail recipes, each accompanied by a colour photograph. It also includes detailed instructions for beginners, tips for bar professionals, reviews of the top 100 international bars and a history of the cocktail.

Making it easy to create delicious cocktails at home.

A compendium of over 2000 cocktail recipes, with pictures of each one.

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.

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

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.