Little Book Of Cocktails Cordials And Elixirs

Featuring some of the oldest recipes for cocktails and cordials ever recorded, this gift book combines cocktail making and historyCombining the fascinating archive of the first Duchess of Northumberland with the expertise of the present Duchess and creator of the famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle, Jane, this unique compilation of historical cocktails, cordials, and elixirs has been taken from the vast store of letters and papers in the Alnwick archive. They reveal delicious recipes for cocktails, cordials, and elixirs long forgotten, including Rhubarb Champagne, Alnwick Rum, Hot Gin, and Aphrodisiac Elixir. The collection is brought fully up to date by the present Duchess of Northumberland with the inclusion of her famous Deadly Jane cocktail.

Ever since the trend began in the 1800s, cocktails haven't gone out of style. They're so popular that new combinations appear every day. But these drinks are the timeless winners, the ones with a rich history and culture, the classics that continue to inspire bartenders and drinkers the world over. Here are recipes for the perfect Dry Martini; a basic, nonfruit Daiquiri; plus a Screwdriver, Manhattan, Brandy Sidecar, White Lady, Cosmopolitan and more. Chill out with a Sea Breeze, Harvey Wallbanger, or Long Island Iced Tea. Go for something exotic--perhaps a rich Brandy Alexander, a Caipirinha from Brazil, or a minty Grasshopper. Tips, anecdotes, and delightful trivia on the origins of the names complete this perfect companion for cocktail lovers.

Wouldn't you like to know how to prepare the 50 all-time most popular cocktails? That's what you get--the classics, whether they're made with gin, brandy, vodka, whiskey, rum, champagne, or tequila, including knockout combinations of several spirits. Recipes range from the White Lady, the inspired gin and Cointreau of the 1920s, to long drinks with tropical and subtropical ancestry such as the Singapore Sling and Mint Julep. There's something for every season and mood.

Swap the drab for the dazzle with this concoction of moreish recipes and nifty tips that will equip you with everything you need to put the party back into cocktail. Shaken or stirred, flaming or fizzy, let the cocktail, whichever way you like it, be a part of any sparkling occasion.

The Periodic Table of Cocktails is a fun, concise, and appealingly geeky new concept to cocktail appreciation. The foundation of the book is a periodic table organized by cocktail styles (Martinis and Up, Fruity/Tropical, Highballs/Muddles, Collinses/Fizzes, etc.) and by predominant base alcohols across the chart’s rows (vodka, gin, tequila, etc.). If you like one cocktail in the table, you should enjoy all the cocktails that surround it. The book also offers the background history and make-it-yourself recipe for each of the more than 100 “elements” or cocktails. The book will be published with a companion volume, The Periodic Table of Wine.

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.