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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I asked my partner to buy me a cocktail shaker and some nice glasses for Christmas, and with them came this very nice hardback book!
The book is divided into sections and starts by covering the history of the cocktail, the "correct" way to make the drinks and the equipment you'll need. It then moves on to the main body of the work: the 550 recipes, grouped by drink type. For each drink there's a list of measures and ingredients, a step-by-step guide to preparation and a very nicely photographed picture of what it should look like if you've done it right.
Later on there are sections on which snacks to serve with the various drinks; how different spirits are made and the differences between them; a glossary of the terms used; an A-Z list of recipes; a list of cocktails by main and secondary ingredients (so you can see at-a-glance what you can make with what you have to hand!) and, finally, a list of which cocktails are best served at particular times of day, season, as remedies and so on!
It's all very comprehensive as well as being beautifully and thoughtfully laid out. My only small gripes are that it's such a nice book that I'm terrified of ruining it when I'm making drinks (there's no spiral binding to keep the thing flat!) and that the amount used as a "measure" is based on the French double measure of 40ml - this is tricky to come by in the UK so some adjustments are necessary.
One of my favourite sections is on page 41, and it's a list of bar stocks for beginners, amateurs and professionals which is great for getting yourself set up and ready to go. That said, the prices of the spirits and liqueurs need to be borne in mind, and the book itself is only part of what you'll end up spending if you get interested.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Cocktail books exist in all shapes and sizes, but this is the one I always find myself turning back to. It has recipes for all the cocktails you could ever want to make, plus crucial side notes for alternative mixes and drink histories - essential for brushing up your drinks knowledge to further impress whoever you might just have served a cool Daiquiri or classy Manhattan. Even more useful in this respect is the extensive glossary for all the different forms of alcohol (Rum, Brandy, Whisky, Vodka etc.), with brief explanations of their varying production processes, forms and manufacturers. For instance, you'll learn about the subtle differences between eg. Cuban Rum, Jamiacan Rum, Haitian Rum, Rum Agricole and Cachaca.Tips about bartenders' tricks and tools are also fully explained.
The book also solves the problem of 'what can I make with what I've got', as all the recipes can be indexed by ingredient. They can also be looked up according to their best serving time, so you won't make the mistake of serving a Brandy Alexander as an aperitif.
Also included are recipes for cocktail snacks, which tell you what you should eat with your drink according to its principle ingredient (Rum, Champagne, Vodka etc.). The pictures are good for inspiration, and the concise recipes are listed at the back of the book, where they don't interfere with the drinks section.
A great product from Larousse and one that no self-respecting cocktail enthusiast should be without!
The book also solves the problem of 'what can I make with what I've got', as all the recipes can be indexed by ingredient. They can also be looked up according to their best serving time, so you won't make the mistake of serving a Brandy Alexander as an aperitif.
Also included are recipes for cocktail snacks, which tell you what you should eat with your drink according to its principle ingredient (Rum, Champagne, Vodka etc.). The pictures are good for inspiration, and the concise recipes are listed at the back of the book, where they don't interfere with the drinks section.
A great product from Larousse and one that no self-respecting cocktail enthusiast should be without!
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I am obsessed with this amazing book! i love cocktails and this has just about every one you can think of. even people who dont enjoy cocktails will love this book.
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Beautiful book
I gave this as a present and the recipient really likes it. A good quality, well designed book, which looks good on the coffee table.
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Excellent pictures very useful guide
This is a fantastic book. Each cocktail has a fantastic picture and easy to follow recipe. There are hundreds of cocktails to try! Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2010 by Mr. M. Lamb
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