Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix'em
Author: Stanley Clisby Arthur
Originally published in 1937 and now in its eighteenth printing, this book reveals the secrets of those New Orleans drinks that have achieved worldwide renown.
This collection gives details on concocting exotic beverages such as Mississippi Planter's Punch, Pousse Cafe, Vieux Carre Cocktail, and Absinthe Anisette.
"Famous New Orleans Drinks and How to Mix 'Em" also tells the colorful story of each drink. Find out about the creation of the Ramos Gin Fizz, the legend behind the Side Car Cocktail, and the origin of the word cocktail.
Entertaining and useful, this book is certain to bring a little Bourbon Street spirit into your home.
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Complete Bartender's Guide
Author: Jordan Spenc
An illustrated celebration of libation.
While mixed drinks have a long history, the cocktail as we know it today has its roots during Prohibition in the 1930s. Homemade hooch, bathtub gin and other blackmarket beverages were usually unpalatable on their own. But add some juice, fruit, and a splash of sugar and voila! the results were intoxicating.
The Complete Bartender's Guide is a lavishly illustrated cocktail sourcebook. There is so much more to cocktails than the drinks themselves. Discover their fascinating history, lore, recipes, and even where to find them at some of the world's best bars.
This 400-page book goes way beyond any professional bartender's guide.
Key features include:
A-Z listing of 1,000 cocktail recipes
Serving suggestions and tasting notes
Brief histories of spirits
Essentials for a well-stocked bar
Brand and spirit recommendations
Directory of the world's top 500 cocktail bars
The Complete Bartender's Guide will be a practical yet fascinating addition to bookshelves and bars alike.
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