David T. Smith

Gin is the spirit of the moment, the discerning drinker's tipple of choice. But with a gin revolution currently sweeping the world, it has never been a more fascinating—and complex—subject. The Gin Dictionary is the gin-drinker's guide to this special spirit. With more than 200 entries covering everything from history, ingredients, and distilling techniques to flavour notes, cocktails, and the...

It's time to reclaim alcohol-free drinks from the bland and the boring, with this collection of ingenious alternatives to high-strength offerings. Recipes include shrubs and chilled tea and coffee-based options plus fun mocktails that take zero-proof tipples to new heights of deliciousness. For too long, designated drivers, detoxers, and teetotallers have been sadly neglected when it comes to great drinks....

40 funky retro recipes for drinks that sum up the upbeat, carefree and vibrant vibe of the disco era. The upbeat, carefree and vibrant vibe of the disco era was something that allowed people a momentary reprieve from everyday life, and the fun bright drinks on offer were a huge part of that scene. These so-called ‘disco drinks’ are now...

Aromatic, refreshing, delicious and a feast for the eyes, the generously-sized and creatively garnished ‘gin tonica’ Spanish-style drink is taking the cocktail world by storm. Spaniards love their gin and tonics. In Spain, the bartender doesn’t ask you what you want to drink; he asks you how you want your gin and tonic prepared. This simplest of drinks – just...

Aromatic, refreshing, delicious and a feast for the eyes, the generously-sized and creatively garnished gin tonica Spanish-style drink has taken the cocktail world by storm. This simplest of drinks – just gin, tonic, ice and a garnish – is considered the national drink of Spain. With more gin brands and styles of tonic available than ever before, and 40 inspired...

More than 45 lip-smacking recipes for Margarita cocktails that capture the spirit of the fiesta. People everywhere are drinking tequila – from the best-known brands to the rarer tequilas and mescals revered by connoisseurs. The Margarita, has survived numerous nips and tucks to retain its fierce identity. All you actually need to create a delicious Margarita is good-quality tequila, lime...

Extend your cocktail repertoire with 30 tantalising classic and contemporary martini recipes. There is nothing more satisfying than that first sip of a crisp, cold martini. In this book, Martini by David T. Smith and Keli Rivers, you are guided on an exhilarating journey through all things martini, showcasing all the exciting places that the iconic cocktail can take you....