Liquor & Drinks

Over 40 grown-up tequila- and mezcal- based recipes, that will have you creating the cocktails of the moment in no time

With more than 100 new recipes for cocktails, mixed drinks, and nonalcoholic beverages, this revised edition of Anthony Dias Blue's classic guide fills us in on what we need to know: How to stock a bar, listing alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages by probable frequency of use. Bar and cocktail definitions -- learn the difference between a julep and a smash, a toddy and a flip. Calorie charts, mixology tips, and illustrated descriptions of glasses.Organized by spirit, each chapter is introduced by an accessible and eloquent essay. Discover more than 1,000 recipes for cocktails, categorized by Classics, Creative Concoctions, Signature Drinks, and Tropical Drinks -- everything from the popular Martini and the Coco Loco to Trader Vic's West Indies Punch, a Midori Sour, and a Velvet Hammer.Whether entertaining, bartending, or simply relaxing with a favorite drink, this is the must-have bar book.

From trading recipes with the bad boys of American beer to drinking Czech-Mex cerveza in Tijuana and hanging out in the beer gardens of Africa, Charlie Papazian has seen, and tasted, it all.Microbrewed Adventures is your shotgun seat to unique, eccentric and pioneering craft-brews and the fascinating people who create them. Travel with Charlie as he crisscrosses America and circles the globe in search of the most flavor-packed beers. Along with discovering the master brews of Bavaria, secret recipes for mead and the traditional beers of Zimbabwe, you will find lessons on proper beer tasting and read interviews with American master brewers including those of Dogfish Head, Magic Hat, Rogue Ales, Stone Brewing and Brooklyn Brewery. Charlie also includes special homebrew recipes inspired by the innovative brewers who are making some the best beer in the world.

60 tantalising tequila and mezcal cocktails

In this groundbreaking and deeply personal book, Ron Cooper—a leading voice in the artisanal mezcal movement, and the person largely responsible for popularizing the spirit in the United States—shares everything he knows about this storied, culturally rich, and now hugely in-demand spirit, along with 40 recipes.In 1990, artist Ron Cooper was collaborating with craftspeople in Oaxaca, Mexico, when he found mezcal—or, as he likes to say, mezcal found him. This traditional spirit was virtually unknown in the United States at the time, and Cooper founded Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal in order to import it. Finding Mezcal recounts Cooper''s love affair with the spirit and the people who make it; its meteoric rise in popularity; and the delicate balance between sharing mezcal with the world and facilitating its preservation. Each chapter introduces a new mezcal, its producer, and its place of origin, while also covering mezcal production methods and the botany of the maguey (aka agave) plant, from which mezcal is distilled. Featuring 40 recipes developed for Del Maguey by chefs and bartenders from around the world, the book is copiously illustrated with photographs, as well as Cooper''s artwork and that of his friend Ken Price, who illustrated Del Maguey''s now-iconic labels.

From the author of the highly successful The Ultimate A-to-Z Bar Guide (more than 129,000 copies in print) comes an equally comprehensive handbook for lively liquor-free libations.The most complete book of its kind, The Ultimate Liquor-Free Drink Guide offers a refreshing oasis for the millions of readers who prefer zero proof but are tired of being relegated to seltzer and lime. In her thorough, accessible style, Sharon Tyler Herbst presents a delicious array of beverage alternatives, covering 325 non-alcoholic drinks with authority and verve.Featuring tips on glassware, measurements, and ingredients, The Ultimate Liquor-Free Drink Guide gives readers every detail they need to know for mixing perfect drinks year-round. In winter months, snuggle up with homemade egg-nog, Hot White Chocolate, or Spiced Cream Tea. Warmer weather invites Watermelon Whirl, trendy Bubble Tea, Iced Cafe Creme Brulee, as well as a host of spritzers, shakes, and ades. Herbst even includes a chapter on energizing nutrition boosters. Virgin versions of popular bar drinks are covered, ranging from zesty Sangrita to soothing Mint Julep Tea. For anyone seeking a boost without the booze, there's never been a better book.

The Art of Persian Tea is a sensory journey that will transport you back to the fairytale courts of ancient Persia. Inspired by her heritage Farahnaz highlights the essentials of Persian tea culture: tradition, blending, & brewing the perfect cup. Showcasing 32 artisanal tea blends, alongside generation's worth of family recipes and cure-alls (tonics & elixirs) that are truly priceless jewels. Focusing on the senses and subtle experiences, transport yourself to the majestic world of Persia.

A perfect gift for connoisseurs of the most popular drink enjoyed in American pubs, Red, White, and Brew is the ultimate beer run across the United States, during which Brian Yaeger visits fourteen breweries of various sizes and talks to founders, owners, brewmasters, consumers, and anyone else he meets on his odyssey and who enjoys the making, tasting, and appreciating of brews.Red, White, and Brew pursues the roots of brewers who brought their craft with them from their homeland and investigates how the tradition is faring today and where it may head in the future. Covering everything from fifth-generation family-run brewing companies to first-wave microbreweries, this book is a travelogue, guide, and genealogical study of beer families and homebrewers from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon. It is filled with eclectic characters and shrewd businesspeople who populate an industry as old as the New World, and who produce liquid philanthropy, one keg at a time.

Whether you're a lifelong New Yorker or you're visiting for the first time, when you're in the Big Apple you're in food heaven - a nosher's paradise where you can find the freshest and most authentic foods of any cuisine in the world, from steaming soup dumplings to Persian Kebabs, Moroccan tagines, Chinese bubble tea, Senegalese ginger beer, Colombian cholados, kosher focaccia bread, the freshest Italian cheeses, Guyanese roti and more! In this thorough and user-friendly book, passionate New York food guide Myra Alperson takes readers on her popular tours around town. Organized by borough and divided into easy-to-follow walks -- each of which can be done in an afternoon -- she points readers to the best ethnic restaurants, cafes, bakeries, tea houses, take-out stores, specialty shops, produce stands, supermarkets, and other food hot spots. From generations-old favorites to vibrant newcomers, the delicious discoveries and include the best:- Indian, Greek, Brazilian, Cuban, Romanian, Irish, Chinese, Afghan and Thai spots in Queens - Italian, Kosher, Caribbean, Polish, Scandinavian, Russian and Moroccan delights in Brooklyn- Chinese, West African, Soul Food, Mexican, Dominican, Korean and Turkish finds in Manhattan- Sicilian, Albanian, Jamaican and Cambodian delights in the Bronx- And much more.You'll also discover: New York's last authentic beer garden * where to buy Chilean hot dogs and Brazilian pizza* the newest wave of Egyptian markets * the last Kosher market in Brighton Beach and the only Norwegian market in New York City * fun and delectable side trips * vegetarian and kid-friendly finds * cultural information for each neighborhood, along with info on the best parks, museums, gift shops, and bookstores.Complete with subway, bus, and car directions along with detailed maps of each neighborhood covered, Nosh New York turns an afternoon in the city into a delicious food adventure.

An exquisite gift book that''s "a true bottomless cup" (New York Newsday) of delicious information, The Book of Coffee and Tea is a passionate guide to selecting, tasting, preparing, and serving the beverages caffeine connoisseurs can''t live without. Written by Joel, David, and Karl Schapira--acknowledged experts in the coffee-roasting and tea-importing business--this book will tell you everything you ever wanted to know about that beloved cup of joe (or orange pekoe), including how to: distinguish between Kona, Jamaican, Mocha, Java, and the other varieties of coffee; choose the method of brewing that''s best for you; make the perfect cup of coffee at the ideal temperature, no mater which method you choose; recognize ginseng, oolong, Earl Grey Ceylon, and the myriad other types of tea; blend and prepare your own herbal teas at home; recognize quality and freshness; find the best coffee, tea, equipment, and accessories, using the completely updated mail order section.Rich with the lore, steeped in tradition, and brimming with expert information, this is the only book coffee and tea lovers will ever need.

The Cocktail Cool Bar: A Textbook for Bartenders targets the growing demand for knowledge pertaining to the bartending profession all over the world. With the explosive Asian Spirit Market changing social norms and cultural behavior Bar Owners, Food & Beverage Managers and the growing number of professional Chinese bartenders want to know how to compete. Published in Simplified Han Chinese and Traditional Chinese, Cocktail Cool's book and website offer a level playing field. Cocktails are just for starters - the Cocktail Cool Bar: A Textbook for Bartenders takes the mystery out of almost every kind of spirit. Front Bartenders need to be more than just drink-making machines; they need to know product histories, brands, and the individual tastes of all those little international representatives behind-the-bar. How can someone be expected to make a great drink if they don't know the individual tastes of the ingredients? Instead of just another list of recipes, this bilingual book teaches the reader to know what to mix and why. Whether you're a young Bar-Back apprenticing in the trade from the ground-up, or a seasoned Bartender/Owner looking to cut costs and map your profit margins, The Cocktail Cool Bar: A Textbook for Bartenders draws on years of experience and focuses it on how to get the most out of today's distributor networks, sales promotions and corporate marketing initiatives, by opening the door to the complex world of the spirits industry in 3 written languages. Written by experienced bartenders, Mike Armstrong and Ryan McClure, from the U.S. and Canada respectfully, the book encompasses Cocktail Culture, with a focus on business and trade secrets. The bilingual website, www.cocktailcool.com, and the book work together as a valuable resource for up-and-coming mixologists, bar managers, owners, as well as the layman looking to know more about their favorite cocktails. Full of useful tools and charts, beautiful artwork and perfect-bound in a 124 page 8.5" X 8.5" softcover, The Cocktail Cool Bar: A Textbook for Bartenders is the full color companion for any experienced bar professional. True added value for professionals in the industry is the comprehensive index of international companies and the brands they own. Mike Armstrong was Jim Beam's Brand Ambassador when he owned and operated fM, the bar that attained national fame in Taiwan as the Best American Bar and the place to go for good drinks. With over 25 years of professional experience in Hawaii, Australia, Taiwan and the East Coast United States, Mike regularly travels to China to consult his friends in the bar industry.

The Skinny Fruit-Infused Water Recipe BookDelicious, detoxing, no-calorie vitamin water to help boost your metabolism, lose weight and feel great!The health benefits of drinking water are well documented including skin cleansing, detoxing, balancing fluids as well as being the perfect companion for general fitness and dieting. Add fruit infusion and as well as getting a great tasting & refreshing drink, suddenly your body is also benefiting from the natural vitamins and minerals which are abundant in fruit. Fruit Water is a great alternative to sugary drinks and its zero calories makes it ideal if you are looking to get in shape. The Skinny Fruit-Infused Water Recipes are simple, quick and easy: generally a combination of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs immersed in cold water. All the recipe ideas in this book have been developed for use in a 750ml/3 cup size fruit infuser sports bottle but quantities can easily be altered to make a single glass or large pitcher jug which you can leave cooling in the fridge and go back to time and time again. You may also enjoy... The Skinny NutriBullet Recipe Book: 80+ Delicious & Nutritious Healthy Smoothie Recipes. Burn Fat, Lose Weight and Feel Great!The Skinny Blend Active Recipe book: Great tasting, nutritious smoothies, juices & shakes. Perfect for workouts, weight loss & fat burning. Blend & Go!The Skinny Juice Diet Recipe Book: 5lbs, 5 Days. the Ultimate Kick-Start Diet and Detox Plan to Lose Weight & Feel Great!

Celebrate the mojito! This book spotlights a favorite Caribbean cocktail that has won a place in bars and eateries across the globe. Food writer Heather McPherson details everything you need to know to make mojito masterpieces, plus flavour-packed variations for every occasion.