Churchill: A Drinking Life

Name: Churchill: A Drinking Life
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SKU: 9781510768369
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Champagne, Cognac, and Cocktails

By Gin Sander and Roxanne Langer

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Churchill: A Drinking Life by Gin Sander and Roxanne Langer delves into the spirited side of Winston Churchill's life, exploring his well-known penchant for alcohol. The book offers a unique culinary perspective, detailing the various drinks that accompanied Churchill throughout his remarkable journey. It provides an intriguing blend of history and mixology, allowing readers to experience a taste of the past with tales and recipes inspired by Churchill’s legendary lifestyle.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the intersection of history and gastronomy, particularly the tales of Winston Churchill's legendary lifestyle. This book offers a unique perspective on the iconic leader through his culinary preferences and drinking habits, providing an entertaining and alcohol-infused exploration of his personal life.

Churchill: A Drinking Life

A fun little book packed with historic Churchill information, drinking companions, locations, and preferences, as well as plenty of cocktail recipes!

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An intoxicating read. You'll want to consume it twice. - A.J. Baime, New York Times bestselling author of The Accidental President and Dewey Defeats Truman

A fun little book packed with historic Churchill information, drinking companions, locations, and preferences, as well as plenty of cocktail recipes!

Churchill: A Drinking Life reveals Churchill's wit and his infamous drinking habits. He was known for saying, "I have taken far more out of alcohol than alcohol has taken out of me." When feeling down, he mentioned feeling like "a bottle of champagne...left uncorked for the night." On another occasion, while encouraging a young government minister to indulge, he quipped, "Go ahead, I won't write it in my diary."

Divided into four sections - Drink Choices, Drinking Companions, Drinking Spots, and Drink Recipes - this book will keep readers engaged as they toast alongside Winston. The book covers various eras, from the 1910s through the 1960s, exploring times when he drank alone and with others. Collaborating with historic companies that kept him refreshed, the book includes vintage advertisements and marketing material from their archives.

Churchill shared his drinks with a vibrant array of characters, such as FDR, Stalin, Coco Chanel, Charlie Chaplin, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and various other royalty. Lavish settings featured include Hearst Castle, Chanel's house in the South of France, the Ritz Hotel in Paris, the Dorchester in London, Monaco, the Savoy, the Biltmore, and the bars and first-class cabins of the renowned ocean liners, the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Mary.

Raise a glass and join us in toasting Churchill's life and unique abilities!

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Churchill: A Drinking Life by Gin Sander and Roxanne Langer offers a delightful exploration of Winston Churchill's favourite beverages, accompanied by charming anecdotes and engaging illustrations. The book provides a unique perspective on Churchill, different from typical biographies, by delving into his drinking habits and notable companions. It promises an entertaining and light-hearted journey into Churchill's love for fine libations.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510768369

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 16 February 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Skyhorse Publishing

Illustration: Full color images and illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 438g

Pages: 168

Collections

Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Education & Reference Gin Sander History & Military Non-Fiction Politics & Current Affairs Roxanne Langer Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Gin Sanderis the author of several popular lifestyle books including The Martini Dietand Wear More Cashmere.Shewas a senior editor at Random House, though has honed her chops in the past few years as a literary historian, and is a popular speaker at the bi-annual International Hemingway Society Conferences.She now teaches nonfiction writing and publishing at community colleges in California, coaching writers at all levels to develop their ideas into books, and is an adjunct professor for the MFA program of the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts in Washington.She lives in Sacramento, California.

Roxanne Langer is a sommelier and respected figure in the wine and spirits trade who has tipped her glass around the world looking for the best Wines, Champagnes, Cognacs, and Whiskeys. While in pursuit of this high calling, she has managed to taste 'just a few' cocktails as well. Frequently a guest speaker at corporate events and wine festivals, she is not shy about providing an opinion about all things wine- or whiskey-related. Having spent a great deal of time at the Champagne bars in London, she is excited to put pen to paper and reveal the fabulous nuances of Churchill's choice in drink.