The Encyclopedia of Cocktails

Name: The Encyclopedia of Cocktails
Brand: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
SKU: 9781984860668
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The People, Bars & Drinks, with More Than 100 Recipes

By Robert Simonson

Summary

The Encyclopedia of Cocktails by Robert Simonson is an extensive guide to the world of cocktails. It features recipes, histories, and insights for over 1,000 diverse drinks, making it an invaluable resource for both novice cocktail enthusiasts and seasoned bartenders.
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You might enjoy this book if you love discovering new cocktail recipes, diving into the rich history of mixology, and experimenting with a variety of classic and contemporary drinks. It's perfect for both novice bartenders and seasoned mixologists looking to expand their repertoire.

The Encyclopedia of Cocktails

"A lively A to Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson"--

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How did the Old-Fashioned get its name, and why has the drink endured? What drinks were invented by Sam Ross? What was the Pegu Club, and who bartended there? In The Encyclopedia of Cocktails, Robert Simonson catalogues all the essential people, places, and drinks that make up our cocktail history in a refreshing take on the conventional reference book.

New York Times cocktail and spirits writer Robert Simonson's witty and opinionated presentation of the bar world is a refreshing look at all things cocktail-related. There are more than 100 drink recipes, from the Adonis to the Zombie, with vivid illustrations throughout. Simonson also includes entries for spirits from absinthe to vodka and illuminates the origins of each. This guide isn't a strictly academic text, nor is it simply a collection of drink recipes—it is an animated, sometimes irreverent historical journey highlighting the preeminent bars and top bartenders of record.

The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is perfect for cocktail nerds as well as anyone interested in learning about cocktail culture. It's both a recipe book and a reference guide to keep near the bar or flip through while sipping your favourite libation.

A lively A-to-Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson.

"The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is akin to a perfect bar, chock-full of traditional wisdom along with intriguing new information." - Toby Maloney, founder of The Violet Hour and author of The Bartender's Manifesto

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The Encyclopedia of Cocktails by Robert Simonson is praised for its depth and factual accuracy, offering a comprehensive dive into the culture and history of cocktails. It is lauded as both informative and entertaining, making it valuable for both enthusiasts and professionals. The book combines erudition with wit, presenting a panoramic view of cocktails, bars, and bartenders, and is considered a must-have for any drink aficionado's library.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781984860668

Publisher: Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 17 October 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Ten Speed Press

Illustration: 85 ILLOS

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 29.0mm

Width: 159.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 850g

Pages: 320

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About the Author

Robert Simonsonis the author of six previous books about cocktails and cocktail history, including The Old-Fashioned (2014), which kicked off an ongoing cottage industry of single-drink cocktail books; A Proper Drink (2016), the first-and so far only-history of the current cocktail renaissance; 3-Ingredient Cocktails (2017); The Martini Cocktail (2019); Mezcal & Tequila Cocktails (2021); and Modern Classic Cocktails (2022). Both 3-Ingredient Cocktails and The Martini Cocktail were nominated for James Beard Awards; Mezcal & Tequila Cocktails won a 2022 IACP Award; and The Martini Cocktail won a 2020 Spirited Award. Simonson is also the recipient of a 2019 Spirited Award for best cocktail and spirits writer and a 2021 IACP award for narrative beverage writing. He writes about cocktails, food, and travel for the New York Times, where he has been a contributor since 2000. He is a primary contributor to The New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails. Simonson is the co-author, with Martin Doudoroff, of two apps, "Modern Classics of the Cocktail Renaissance" and "The Martini Cocktail." He is also the author of the prominent Substack newsletter "The Mix with Robert Simonson." He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Mary Kate, and their children, Asher and Richard.