Beverages category: 3182 books
Bacardi and the Long Fight for Cuba
The Biography of a Cause
Language: English
Release Date: September 4, 2008
In this widely hailed book, NPR correspondent Tom Gjelten fuses the story of the Bacardi family and their famous rum business with Cuba's tumultuous experience over the last 150 years to produce a deeply entertaining historical narrative. The company Facundo Bacardi launched in Cuba in 1862 brought...
by Fiona Macdonald
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: January 5, 2012
Whisky, A Very Peculiar History' takes a sideways look at this most inebriating beverage from its simplistic origins to its pride of place in the drinks cabinets of the world. When Henry VIII disbanded the monasteries and let those brewing monks out into the wilderness, he had no idea of the kind of...
The Craft of the Cocktail
Everything You Need to Know to Be a Master Bartender, with 500 Recipes
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2010
The first real cookbook for cocktails, featuring 500 recipes from the wolrd's premier mixologist, Dale DeGroff.
Covering the entire breadth of this rich subject, The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history, personalities, and anecdotes;...
The Essential Cocktail
The Art of Mixing Perfect Drinks
Language: English
Release Date: July 14, 2010
Dale DeGroff is widely regarded as the world’s foremost mixologist. Hailed by the New York Times as “single-handedly responsible for what’s been called the cocktail renaissance,” he earned this reputation during his twelve years at the fashionable Promenade Bar in New York City’s Rainbow...
School of Sophisticated Drinking
An Intoxicating History of Seven Spirits
Language: English
Release Date: September 18, 2015
“A very entertaining book that deserves a leather armchair, a fine cigar, and a double measure of cognac. ” – Gaz Regan, author of The Joy of Mixology
A detailed and insightful look into the development and sometimes comical past of the world of cocktail recipes and their stories.”...
Big Shots
The Men Behind the Booze
Language: English
Release Date: November 4, 2003
From the award-winning New York Times bestselling author of The Arsenal of Democracy and Go Like Hell.
You may consider Jack Daniel an old friend, Jose Cuervo a long-respected adversary, and Captain Morgan a trusted companion on many a foggy yet unforgettable adventure. But, as with so many...
Smuggler's Cove
Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki
Language: English
Release Date: June 7, 2016
Martin and Rebecca Cate, founders and owners of Smuggler’s Cove (the most acclaimed tiki bar of the modern era) take you on a colorful journey into the lore and legend of tiki: its birth as an escapist fantasy for Depression-era Americans; how exotic cocktails were invented, stolen, and re-invented;...
by Sourcebooks
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2014
The perfect pairing for anyone with a literary thirst!
From Jane Austen's little-known fondness for wine to Hemingway's beloved mojitos, literature and libations go hand in hand. Cocktails for Book Lovers blends these in a delectable book that will delight both readers and cocktail enthusiasts...
The Modern Mixologist
Contemporary Classic Cocktails
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2010
Over the course of the past two decades, Tony Abou-Ganim has earned his reputation as one of the leaders in the craft cocktail movement. Through his work with food and hospitality legends like Mario Batali, Steve Wynn, and Harry Denton, Abou-Ganim has earned his reputation as "the Modern Mixologist,"...
by Nannette Stone
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2004
Language: English
Release Date: July 1, 2004
Get acquainted with the classic cocktail of James Bond, speakeasies, and three-martini lunches (not recommended!). This ''Essential Guide to the King of Cocktails'' serves up the lore and allure of the martini, garnished with pithy quotations and etiquette tips. More than 80 recipes will satisfy both...
The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion
151 Cocktails That Will Freshen Your Breath, Impress a Hot Date, Cure a Hangover, and More!
Language: English
Release Date: June 14, 2011
First published in 2003, The Perfect Drink for Every Occasion offers mixed drinks for virtually every situation imaginable. Getting married? Got a new job? Been a long day? Need to lose weight? Whatever the occasion, we’ve got the libation—complete with recipes, secrets, and tips. This new edition...
The PDT Cocktail Book
The Complete Bartender's Guide from the Celebrated Speakeasy
Language: English
Release Date: November 1, 2011
Beautifully illustrated, beautifully designed, and beautifully crafted--just like its namesake--this is the ultimate bar book by NYC's most meticulous bartender. To say that PDT is a unique bar is an understatement. It recalls the era of hidden Prohibition speakeasies: to gain access, you walk into...
by Brent Paugh
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2012
Language: English
Release Date: May 3, 2012
"Margarita Recipes Revealed" takes a look at the margarita starting with historical recipes. Bar tenders and restaurant owners provide tips on what makes a great margarita and some share recipes that were previously kept secret.
Recipes are presented with photos and the reader is provided tips on improving the margarita through an understanding of ingredients.
by Jim Meehan
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2017
Language: English
Release Date: October 17, 2017
**Winner of the 2018 James Beard Foundation Cookbook Award in "Beverage" category
Finalist for the 2018 International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Book Awards
Winner of the 2018 Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Award for Best New Cocktail or Bartending Book**
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