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The Classic Cocktail Bible

By Spruce
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The Classic Cocktail Bible by Spruce is an essential guide that offers a collection of recipes for creating timeless cocktails. It provides detailed instructions for mixing drinks from all over the world, paired with insights into cocktail history and preparation techniques. Perfect for both beginners and experienced mixologists, this book covers everything from refreshing summer sips to sophisticated evening tipples.
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Format: Hardback
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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for mixology and love experimenting with classic cocktails. It's perfect for hosts who enjoy crafting traditional drinks for their guests or anyone eager to explore the history and recipes of timeless beverages. Whether you're a novice or an experienced bartender, this collection of recipes and insights will inspire your cocktail creations.

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The Classic Cocktail Bible

The only book you need indulge in to discover the delicious world of classic cocktails.

With retailers installing cocktail bays in numerous stores, there's never been a greater opportunity to dabble in making your own drinks. With 200 recipes including age-old classics such as the daiquiri, dry martini, margarita and Long Island ice tea, the Classic Cocktail Bible is the only book you will ever need. Discover new ways to best enjoy your favourite spirits and give your parties a stylish twist or make a quiet drink at home into a real treat.

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Whether you're planning a lavish party or just indulging in a nightcap, The Classic Cocktail Bible gives you a range of inspirations to create the exotic and the timeless.

Cocktails are soaring in popularity as the nation's tastes grow more sophisticated and people are thirsty for new flavours and experiences. Beautifully illustrated with mouth-watering full colour photography, the book includes long and short drinks, still and sparkling, fruity and refreshing as well as creamy and indulgent—you'll never tire of trying the new concoctions.

The book includes 200 recipes with age-old classics such as the daiquiri, dry martini, margarita, and Long Island ice tea. Each spirit is thoroughly explained to give you advice on selecting what to buy and perfecting its accompaniments. There's also a selection of fantastic insider tips, a full glossary of terms, and step-by-step guides to mastering different techniques.

A history of the evolution and culture of cocktails immerses you in a more glamorous era, and The Classic Cocktail Bible allows you to taste it for yourself.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781846014116

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 October 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Spruce

Illustration: 232 illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 16.0mm

Width: 157.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 481g

Pages: 176

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Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Non-Fiction Spruce Wine, Cocktails, Tea, Coffee and more

About the Author

Allan Gage has worked in and managed bars all over the world. Recently settled in London, he runs Sweet & Chilli, a company providing fully functional cocktail bars for one-off events and celebrations.

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