Drinks & Cocktails

It's been a century since the prohibition sent Americans scurrying to speakeasies. And decades since the movie industry turned mobsters into celebrities. Now the two worlds collide in this highly original pocket-sized collection that creates signature cocktails for gangsters of every stripe. There's the "Al Capone," a mixture of rye and Campari that's as charming and dangerous as its namesake. The…

Cocktail Botanica by Elouise Anders Explore the world of botanical cocktails � delicious boozy concoctions that use the very best floral, herbaceous and fruity ingredients. With more than sixty recipes for infused cocktails and punches to please a crowd, as well as recipes for creating your own botanical-driven spirits and wine at home, you�ll find a cocktail for every occasion. 60 cocktail recipe…

Glamorous Cocktails : Fashionable Mixes from Iconic London Bars by William Yeoward "Yeoward's passion... is infectious and a cocktail party with the proper stuff should be on everyone's agenda... A deliciously glamorous book." The Field MagazineJoin William Yeoward on his journey through London's most stunning bars as he shares his passion for exquisite drinks and glamorous living in this, his com…

Is it better for a martini to be shaken, not stirred? Does it matter which order you add the ingredients of a Long Island Iced Tea? How many ice cubes can you add to a margarita without compromising the flavour? The perfect home begins with a blueprint and a dream, and your perfect cocktail should start the same way! The Architecture of the Cocktail will reveal the answers to all your cocktail que…

The Curious Bartender: Cocktails at Home by Tristan Stephenson Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon an understanding of its ingredients and the delicate alchemy of how they work together. Here, Tristan Stephenson � drinks industry consultant, bar owner, restaurateur and author of best-selling drinks books � offers his expert advice on the fundamentals of home mixology and shares his perfec…

The Curious Bartenders Guide to Gin by Tristan Stephenson Discover the extraordinary journey that gin has taken, from its origins in the Middle Ages as the herbal medicine �genever� to gin�s commercialization. From the dark days of the Gin Craze in mid 18th Century London to the golden age that it is now experiencing. In the last few years, hundreds of distilleries and micro-distilleries have crop…

The Curious Bartenders Guide to Rum by Tristan Stephenson The Curious Bartender�s Guide to Rum explores rum�s remarkable history from its humble origins to its status as life-blood of the Royal Navy and its love affair with Cuba. Discover its darker past, with tales of devils, pirates and its reputation as the revolutionary spirit. Now this fabled drink is in the midst of another revolution, trans…