Salvatore Calabrese Boeken

Master the classics and sharpen your skills with the world's bestselling cocktail book!

Do you love art? Do you like cocktails? Then this book is perfect for you.Artists have long been known to enjoy the nightlife, from Toulouse-Lautrec, who famously carried a draft of absinthe in a hollowed-out walking stick, to Andy Warhol, who reveled at Studio 54. This book captures the artistic spirit in spirits with recipes for 50 art themed drinks, including · Dalí Wallbanger· Klein Blue Moon· Whamm! Bamm! Pow!· Picasso Sour· Frida Kahlúa· René Margarita· and the Hirst-inspired Shark BiteOriginal, colourful and bright illustrations accompany classic cocktails and modern concoctions, each tied to a particular artist's story

Explains why we get hangovers and how to prevent them before, during and after overindulging. It includes recipes to ease the pain, both alcoholic and non- alcoholic.

Expect this book to soar to the top of the bestseller list with the most comprehensive coverage of its subject. It begins with expert instructions for preparing virtually any cocktail imaginable, complemented by essential bartending facts and professional guidance for hosting gatherings in the perfect atmosphere. The content includes an encyclopedic collection of drinks, spanning brandy, gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey, bourbon, champagne, wine, bitters, and more, along with punches, liqueurs, and both hot and nonalcoholic beverages. Featuring 780 recipes, it covers classics like Negroni, Bellini, and Sidecar, as well as modern creations such as Cosmopolitan and Apple Martini, with 775 additional options to explore. The book also shares captivating insider stories about the origins of classic drinks, enriched by stunning visuals that provide a sparkling history. Included are live-action pictorials demonstrating techniques like shaking, muddling, and blending, along with thirst-inducing color photos showcasing drinks at their most elegant. Easy-to-remember icons indicate the appropriate glass for each drink, and the concealed spiral binding allows the book to lay flat for hands-free use. With 256 information-packed pages, this hard-cover edition offers incredible value and is the only bartender's guide you'll ever need, even noting the right ice cubes!

It's called the noble spirit--and who better to explain why than the world expert on cognac, Salvatore Calabrese? In these elegantly illustrated, information-filled pages, the fascinating history of cognac unfolds, decade by decade, along with personal stories of those who produce the golden liquid; a summary of the distillation process from grape to bottle; tasting notes for the finest vintages; tips of the trade; and handsome photography.

"[C]atch a whiff of...old-fashioned American style in a...volume, nearly square, which, like the drinks it describes, a little of this combined with a little of that and presented with a flourish...cleverly chosen period posters and illustrations...A witty, well-presented cocktail manual...from one of London's most respected bartenders. A...must-have."-- The New York Times  "Need a shot of knowledge to keep up with the current cocktail revival? Classic Cocktails ...can help. It has all the time-honored recipes, plus lots of interesting celebrity-laced cocktail lore and abundant illustrations."-- Bon Appetit

All the hangover cures recommended here have been created by the world’s leading bartenders from the 20th and 21st centuries, and all were carefully devised to revive their suffering customers. "Hair of the dog" mixtures, such as Banana Cow and Suffering Bastard, guarantee relief from overindulgence, but if Breakfast Eggnog isn’t your cup of tea, try one of the many fruity juices and smoothies. Dr. Andrew Irving also offers authoritative medical advice on the short- and long-term effects of too many rough nights. The book deals with the science of a hangover, including the role of coffee and water, plus the history of weird and wonderful hangover cures since antiquity.

Features classics like the Negroni and exotic modern reinventions such as Salvatore's version of the Cosmopolitan. This title includes 50 recipes along with instructions for preparing virtually any cocktail.

"Sensuous photos of these brightly colored, lavishly garnished and carefully chilled drinks should inspire potential hosts to roll out the bar and start composing their guest lists."-- Publishers Weekly"Anyone looking for a novel way to slake summer thirst will find both old and new....So that no one will feel left out, Calabrese has invented delightful, imaginative, liquor-free cocktails."-- Booklist"Will have you chilling all summer with must-have tips for a warm-weather bar."-- Bridal Guide"The quintessential book for the wannabe bartender."-- AdventuresRenowned bartender Salvatore Calabrese, author of the bestselling Classic Cocktails and Complete Home Bartender's Guide , shares his recipes for 125 seductive, long, decorative, summery-fresh drinks that look marvelous and taste divine. Sip and dip into dozens of classics, as well as Calabrese's brilliant original creations and 15 nonalcoholic potions sexy enough to beguile adults but safe enough for the kids. His winning formulas for Peach Margaritas, Blue Hawaiians, Mojitos, and more are accompanied by tempting, full-color photographs, invaluable tips, and anecdotal commentary as refreshing as the beverages themselves. Mix up a batch of Sunny Dreams, sit back, and remember--somewhere in the world, it's summer right now!

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