Beverages : Spirits and Cocktails

ISBN: 9781743365069
Publication date: 01/08/2013

A fascinating global whisky tour, the lavish 1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die takes you on a mouth-watering discovery of the world's most exciting whiskies.
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Celebrate the wonderful world of whisky - the "water of life" - in all its glory and variety. An invaluable resource for whisky aficionados everywhere, 1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before you Die explores the traditional tipple's incredible diversity, introduces you to a host of often new, and sometimes rare, finds, and is sure to enhance your appreciation and enjoyment of the drink in all its forms. A unique and inspirational guide to the mouth-watering world of whisky.
Time-honoured, luxurious, and naturally made, whisky has a noble heritage unparalleled by any other spirit. Scottish writer David Daiches once said, 'The drinking of whisky is more than indulgence: it is a toast to civilisation, a tribute to the continuity of culture, a manifesto of man's determination to use the resources of nature to refresh mind and body, and to enjoy to the full the senses with which he has been endowed.' It is not just the Scots who have mastered the art of producing this delectable drink. 1001 Whiskies You Must Try Before You Die takes you on a fascinating global whisky tour - from Scotland and Ireland through North America, Japan, India, and the rest of the world, providing insight into the 1001 best and most exciting whiskies ever made - from the established classics, such as Scotland's Springbank, to emerging greats from Japan.

Pages: 960
Author: ROSKROW, DOMINIC (ED)

ISBN: 9781909313903
Publication date: 01/08/2016

Give your hangover the boot with 100 recipes for breakfast hunger-busters, healthy smoothies, hair of the dog cocktails, sweet treats and more.

Hangovers, we all handle them differently - some prefer to face the pain head on while others like to hide under the covers, letting out the occasional pathetic moan and praying it will all be over soon. But whatever your preferred course of action, no doubt food and drink will play a key part in your recovery. And that's where 101 HANGOVER RECIPES comes in. Containing a plethora of ideas for beating away the booze that's plaguing your system, find ideas for everything from breakfast treats like the triple chocolate pancakes and the super-quick brunch quesadilla to belly-stuffing comfort food for when you finally muster the energy to drag yourself from the sofa to the kitchen.

All types of boozehounds are catered for, from lightweight lushes to heavy hitters, so you're guaranteed to find the perfect drink or dish to suit your mood. If you're a health-conscious sort who is keen to treat your body like a temple (albeit one that's been attacked by a marauding horde of Mexican tequila shots and Bavarian Jägerbombs) you will find recipes for superfood salads and re-energizing juice drinks.

If you're more inclined to wallow in your bed, swearing on your mother's life that you'll never so much as look at a bottle of vodka again, we have quick fixes that minimize the time spent cooking and maximize your potential to fester in bed. And if you're keen to flip the bird to that woodpecker happily drilling into the centre of your skull you'll love the chapter on restorative hair of the dog cocktails that will have you back on your feet and necking beers like a legend in no time.

Pages: 144
Author: VAUX-NOBES, DAN

ISBN: 9781472258267
Publication date: 01/10/2019

Fourth edition, fully revised and updated. 101 WHISKIES TO TRY BEFORE YOU DIE is a whisky guide with a difference. It is not an awards list. It is not a list of the 101 'best' whiskies in the world in the opinion of a self-appointed whisky guru. It is simply a guide to the 101 whiskies that enthusiasts must seek out and try in order to complete their whisky education. Avoiding the deliberately obscure, the ridiculously limited and the absurdly expensive, whisky expert Ian Buxton recommends an eclectic selection of old favourites, stellar newcomers and mystifyingly unknown drams that simply have to be drunk. The book decodes the marketing hype and gets straight to the point; whether from Canada, India, America, Sweden, Ireland, Japan or the hills, glens and islands of Scotland, here are the 101 whiskies that you really want. Try them before you die - Slainte!

Pages: 224
Author: BUXTON, IAN

ISBN: 9780847863075
Publication date: 01/11/2018

With its cloth binding evoking a Jazz Age guide to speakeasies and its charming illustrations that could have come from a period magazine, this most influential cocktail book is reissued in a newly updated edition. Spanning the cocktail spectrum from classic to contemporary, it includes all the information the cocktail lover or mixologist needs to create the perfect drink in a stylishly retro package making it an elegant, sophisticated gift as well as an indispensable companion for home or professional entertaining.

With 500 recipes and an easy-to-use index arranged by drink categories, it is replete with fascinating stories behind the genesis of each cocktail, its creators, and component liquors – as well as a guide to bartending equipment and a glossary of bar terms and measurements.

Charles Schumann, whose appreciation of design and drinks is legendary, is the ideal guide to the perfect drink. Based on the menus at his iconic establishments – Harry's New York Bar, then Schumann's American Bar, which later became simply Schumann's Bar – each recipe focuses on quality and balance.

Pages: 424
Dimension: 181mm X 127mm
Author: SCHUMANN, CHARLES

ISBN: 9781787131262
Publication date: 01/07/2018

Santé! The apéritif is back. Forget the crass cocktail – the chic apéritif is the choice of the discerning drinker. From the Latin aperire (‘to open’), an apéritif not only kick-starts the palate before eating but is the most delightful way to begin an evening.

More and more people are falling for the charms of this light, refreshing and aromatic way of drinking, and bars dedicated to apéritifs are opening around the world. Characterised by their dryness, freshness and bitter flavours, many apéritifs are also low in alcohol, making them a perfect choice for health-conscious barflies.

In Apéritif, acclaimed drinks writer Kate Hawkings romps through the history of how these drinks came into being across the great drinking nations of Europe and beyond. And after a look at the science of why these drinks work so well as appetisers, she peruses anything and everything that can be considered as an apéritif: what it is, what to look for and how best to drink it. From amaro to gin, through fino sherry to arak, Campari and Lillet, and with 50 suggested recipes or serving suggestions for each kind of booze, Apéritif encourages you to sit back, sip, and anticipate the pleasures that the evening holds.


Pages: 160
Dimension: 234mm X 153mm
Author: HAWKINGS, KATE

ISBN: 9781592539185
Publication date: 01/06/2015

Make great cider at home with just a few ingredients and minimal equipment--with some help from Stephen Wood and the crew behind Farnum Hill Ciders.In "Apples to Cider," these cidermakers and their colleagues share decades of experience and a simple philosophy: Cider is all about the apples. Whether you are a home brewer, a home winemaker, or simply a cider lover, you can join the growing community of cidermakers that are reviving this thousand-year-old craft. With these easy-to-follow instructions for first-time cidermakers and advanced techniques for the more experienced, you'll be on your way to making your own delicious cider at home.Inside you'll find: Step-by-step instructions for making your first batch of still ciderA guide to tasting cider like a professionalTroubleshooting tips for preventing, diagnosing, and correcting the most common cider flawsAdvanced home cidermaking techniques for sparkling cider, "methode champenoise" cider, French-style "cidre," and ice cider


Pages: 272
Author: WOOD,STEVE;WHITE,APRIL

ISBN: 9781788790437
Publication date: 01/10/2018

Enjoy two of life’s greatest pleasures – coffee and alcohol – with this comprehensive guide to mixing perfect coffee cocktails. World-class mixologist Jason Clark will inspire, excite and educate you by taking you behind the bar for a masterclass in creating coffee-based cocktails.

Enjoy two of life’s greatest pleasures – coffee and alcohol – with this comprehensive guide to mixing perfect coffee cocktails. World-class mixologist Jason Clark will inspire, excite, and educate you by taking you behind the bar for a masterclass in creating coffee-based cocktails.

First take a journey into the history and craft of coffee, the world's most popular beverage, from crop to cup. Next follow his expert mixing tips aimed at everyone from keen beginners to bartenders working in the world’s best bars.

Pages: 208
Author: CLARK, JASON

ISBN: 9781781576564
Publication date: 01/09/2019

50 cocktails inspired by famous artists, their art and their favourite tipples

Do you love art? Do you like cocktails? Then this book is perfect for you.

Shake up delicious art-inspired drinks, from the absinthe-fuelled Pablo Pisco Sour to the verdant Henry Mojito, and discover evocative cocktails that will transport you straight to Toulouse-Lautrec's Moulin Rouge, Frida Kahlo's favourite cantina, or one of Salvador Dali's surrealist dinner parties.

Filled with art anecdotes and colourful tales, this is both a whistle-stop tour through art history and an exciting way to wet your whistle.

Cocktails include the:

Dali Wallbanger
Klein Blue Moon
Whamm! Bamm! Pow!
Picasso Sour
Frida Kahlua
Rene Margarita
and the Hirst-inspired Shark Bite

Pages: 128
Dimension: 216mm X 152mm
Author: PRESS, ILEX

ISBN: 9780143800132
Publication date: 01/06/2014

Drawing on interviews with baijiu aficionados, distillers and key players in the alcoholic beverage industry, Sandhaus introduces the history and development of alcohol in China - the birthplace of grain-based alcohol. Distillation and production processes, the landscape of the industry today, and a page-by-page guide to the major varieties, distilleries and brands all feature in Baijiu: The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits.

Derek Sandhaus spent years sipping and savouring baijiu on the Mainland during his years as a China-based writer and editor. In his journey to 'spiritual' enlightenment, he also published Tales of Old Peking and Tales of Old Hong Kong and edited Decadence Mandchoue: The China Memoirs of Sir Edmund Trelawny Backhouse. He maintains the blog, 300 Shots at Greatness and runs a baijiu consultancy.


Pages: 200
Author: SANDHAUS, DEREK