The Cocktail Bible: An A-Z of two hundred classic and contemporary cocktail recipes, with anecdotes for the curious and tips and techniques for the adventurous

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You can find notes on spirits, advice on mixing drinks, and profiles of well-known bartenders among the entries. Items which are made of natural materials such as wood, leather or marble may also vary in colour and pattern. The flavours were well balanced, producing a sipping cocktail the equal of or better than most we’d had made for us. If you want to know more about the transformative effect of using bitters, egg whites/foamers, or the impact of different shapes, sizes and consistencies of ice, muddling or shaking, or whether, as Olly says, a drink is quenching or comforting (the Index doesn’t even list Sours), look elsewhere.

Includes 200 recipes with age-old classics such as the daiquiri, dry martini, margarita and Long Island ice tea. g. mimosa, Sazerac, Last Word), all of the recipes I have tried for the drinks that are included have been delicious so far! The title of Olly Smith’s latest book, Home Cocktail Bible, set a whole bunch of expectations for my husband and me, and we’re guessing the same applies to you.Cocktails are soaring in popularity as the nation's tastes grow more sophisticated and people are thirsty for new flavours and experiences.

Illustrated with colour photography and useful flavour wheels throughout, and with clear instructions for the flawless cocktail, Home Cocktail Bible is an indispensable addition to your home bar. By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. Nor does Olly indicate the cocktails that use this Cabinet, which kind of leaves it hanging … Cocktail names are often tempting, regularly fun and intriguing: Aviation’, ‘Shimmying to Nantucket’, ‘Penicillin’ and ‘Jelly Bean’ are among the 200 cocktails in the book. The hazelnut liqueur added a depth and richness to the cocktail that fused seamlessly with the lemon and ginger beer used to top up the drink.

Here are 200 recipes from the rich flavour of an ABC Cocktail, through to the complicated but delicious sweet and spice mix of a Zombie.

If you're looking for a cocktail book that has all the classics and essential/standard drinks every bartender should know its this. You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice. Beautifully illustrated with mouthwatering photography, this book includes long and short drinks, still and sparkling, fruity and refreshing, as well as creamy and indulgent – you’ll never tire of trying new concoctions.There’s a Capsule Cocktail Cabinet in the Introduction of 26 items (supplemented with other items in other Introduction sections) with “all the essential mixers, spirits, bitters and syrups you’ll ever need to take your creativity to the next level” – you should note that this doesn’t by any stretch of the imagination cover all the cocktails in the book (lemon vodka is used in one recipe but not mentioned elsewhere, not even in the Index, the same with Poire Williams). A history of the evolution and culture of cocktails immerses you in a more glamorous era and The Classic Cocktail Bible allows you to taste it for yourself. We expected this to be the bible its luxurious purple and gold cover implied it to be, offering a comprehensive overview of all the basics, an easy way to make use of the spirits and liqueurs you may have in the cupboard, a guide to adding to the stash, and foolproof tips and techniques to become a decent home mixologist. With the decision "Only accept essential cookies" we will respect your privacy and will not set cookies that aren't necessary for the operation of the site. An A-Z of two hundred classic and contemporary cocktail recipes, with anecdotes for the curious and tips and techniques for the adventurous.