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Press start and get ready to craft delicious cocktails. With 75 unique and easy-to-prepare recipes inspired by some of the most popular video games in history, Cocktails and Consoles makes it easy to level up your cocktail and mocktail skills! Whether you are settling in for a solo night of video games or hosting a co-op party, these delightful cocktail...

Take a boozy journey across America with this ultimate guide to the best cocktails in the country. From New York to L.A., from New Orleans to Seattle, from Miami to Portland, this stunning book showcases the carefully crafted cocktails from America’s top mixologists. Whether you want a classic Manhattan, a fruity daiquiri, a fizzy mojito, or something more experimental, you'll...

Everything you need to know about brewing, using, and enjoying coffee at home, featuring more than 40 recipes, from morning cup to coffee-spiked nightcap. This entertaining and informative coffee book from the cofounders of Sprudge, the world's most popular coffee website, shows readers the many ways they can enjoy coffee at home. It offers detailed instructions on countertop brewing methods...

There is more than a little truth in the suggestion that beer is humankind's greatest ever invention. It was a thirsty appetite that motivated people to grow the grains needed to make beer; bread was more an afterthought. And while wine might be synonymous with fancy restaurant fare, beer is the perfect match for the big, bold flavours of Piri...

In this beautifully crafted narrative, award-winning writer Dave Broom examines Scotch whisky from the point of view of its terroir—the land, weather, history, craft, and culture that feed and enhance the whisky itself. Travelling around his native Scotland and visiting distilleries from Islay and Harris to Orkney and Speyside, Dave explores the whiskies made there and the elements in their...

In millions of backyards across Southern California, an Asada means a gathering of family, friends, great music, cold drinks, good times, and community—all centred around the primal allure of juicy, smoky grilled meat with flavours and spices traditional to Mexico. The smell of Asada is a cloud of joy that lingers in the streets of Los Angeles. With Asada: The...

Shortlisted for The Guild of Food Writers Drinks Book of the Year 2024 Longlisted for the Andre Simon Drinks Book of the Year 2023 Selected as one of Waterstones Best Books of 2023: Food & Drink As featured in Forbes: Whisky Books That Whisky Lovers Will Actually Read The Scottish island of Islay produces some of the world's most revered...

All tequilas are mezcals; all mezcals are made from agaves; and every bottle of mezcal is the remarkable result of collaborations among agave entrepreneurs, botanists, distillers, beverage distributors, bartenders, and more. How these groups come together in this "spirits world" is the subject of this fascinating new book by the acclaimed ethnobotanist Gary Paul Nabhan and the pioneering restaurateur David...

In this unique and evocative blend of food, drink and travel writing, Bert Blaize and Victoria Brzezinski give winemakers the floor to take us on a journey around the landscapes, cultures, cuisines, best places to eat and drink, and of course, wines, that they know and love better than anyone on earth. Wine producing regions are some of the most...

“It’s less of a traditional reference book and more of a meditation on place – through its people, purpose, and possibility. With a healthy yet necessary and perhaps overdue dose of historical context, political awareness, nuance, and care, they offer a portrait of California wine that finally acknowledges all the hands that shaped it.” — Decanter "This book is core,...

After a pandemic-ridden two years in Los Angeles, Nicholas "Nic" Hamilton—an Australian-born actor, musician, and somewhat-recently-turned content creator—moved to New York and turned to the internet to showcase his passion for mixology. He began posting witty-yet-educational cocktail-crafting videos to TikTok, garnering an audience of over 1 million followers in a matter of weeks. Now, the superstar is channelling that energy...

In Dave Arnold's world, the shape of an ice cube, the sugars and acids in an apple, and the bubbles in a bottle of champagne are all ingredients to be measured, tested, and tweaked. With Liquid Intelligence, the creative force at work in Booker & Dax, New York City's high-tech bar, brings readers behind the counter and into the lab....

How a global industry icon was created right here in Australia — with insights, stories, and recipes from a co-founder of Four Pillars Gin How did a small business from a regional Aussie town get voted the world’s best gin producer three times? Four Pillars Gin, a craft distillery in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, is today not only an Australian favourite...

A celebration of beer—its science, its history, and its impact on human culture “Curatorial eminences Rob DeSalle and Ian Tattersall serve up a potent scientific brew... A marvellous paean to the pint, and to the researchers probing its depths.” — Barbara Kiser, Nature “Forced to choose between this book and a pint of hazy IPA, I would be at a...

Mamrie Hart, New York Times bestselling author, comedian, podcast host, and longtime vegetarian, has whipped up mouth-watering meat-free meals and snacks on her socials for years. With her millions of fans and followers eating up her content and clamouring for her recipes, she delivers all that and more with this larger-than-life debut cookbook. All I Think About Is Food features...

Welcome to the ultimate mixology experience. Step behind the bar with confidence and creativity with ESSENTIALS: Cocktails. This carefully curated collection of 500 cocktail recipes includes the timeless charm of the classics and the nuanced flavours of modern creations. Each recipe is meticulously selected to enhance any occasion with a touch of refined luxury. Learn how to select the finest...

Raise a glass to Taylor Swift with 60 cocktail recipes inspired by every era, including riffs off greatest hits, twists on her favourite drinks, callouts to iconic moments in Swiftie history, and an abundance of fan-service Easter eggs, plus 20 alcohol-free options. Every Swiftie will find something to love in this boozy celebration of the legendary music icon. Call it...

‘For the reader who knows little about whisky, this is a book that will easily and enjoyably fill that gap.’ Sir Alexander McCall Smith This stylish, comprehensive guide takes the reader from the origins of distilling in 1200BC, through remarkable stories of the pioneers and inventors that have helped shape the story of whisky, to the issues surrounding whisky production...

Add some sparkle to your drink repertoire with Spritz! From classic spritzes to innovative, bubbly blends, every page invites you to explore new flavours and techniques. Craft a flawless spritz for a sun-soaked afternoon with friends and mix up a sparkling cocktail to add some extra shimmer to your evening gatherings and holiday parties. Each recipe is crafted to bring...

The inspiring story of Mary Penfold, the mother of the Australian wine industry - a self-taught vintner and business genius who emigrated to a frontier settlement and built her family's small vineyard into one of the world's most respected winemakers. Bestselling author and biographer Grantlee Kieza turns his focus to the birth of the Australian wine industry and the mother,...

Recreate the wistful nostalgia of holiday memories with decadent and delicious festive cocktails! Have yourself a merry little cocktail. From the stunningly simple Snowglobe, complete with mini Christmas tree and edible glitter, to Rudolph’s Rocket Fuel, these 60 delectable cocktails encapsulate the wonder and sparkle of the holiday season. Featuring stunning retro illustrations, 60 enchanting recipes, plus home mixology tricks...

Deck the halls and raise your glasses to the merriest mix of 100+ holiday cocktails. ’Tis the season to tackle the holiday hustle and bustle. This book is your secret weapon for sleigh-ing holiday stress, whether it's from in-laws dropping by unannounced, navigating packed shopping malls, or managing the chaotic countdown to Christmas. These beverages are designed to pair perfectly...

This captivating cloth book is more than a comprehensive guide to whisky. Offering a wealth of knowledge on whisky's rich history, production process, distilleries, and latest innovations, it also provides an insider’s look into how the best whisky makers around the world approach their craft across both iconic brands known around the world and small microdistilleries making the best whisky...

Winner of the Andre Simon John Avery award 2017 This fully updated edition also includes a brand-new introduction and essays from Jim Meehan and Tomo Yoshizawa. 'This book is incredible' Alex Kratena Award-winning author and Japanese whisky expert, Dave Broom, tells the stories of Japan's whisky distilleries, unveiling the philosophy that lies behind this fascinating whisky culture, and revealing how...

Craving a bitter negroni or a sour picante? Bitter Tart has the perfect cocktail recipe for the sophisticated palate. Over 60 concoctions with ruby-red bitter notes or citrussy sourness will inspire you to create drinks for your own refined cocktail hour. From frosty spiced margaritas on a hot terrace with a hot date to Manhattans on a spontaneous trip to...

Australia and its formation - through the distorted view of a rum bottle. Could the Rum Rebellion have been averted if Major Johnston wasn't hungover? Would the Eureka Stockade have been different if the rebels weren't pissed? How were prisoners to get drunk if Macquarie closed the only pub in the gaol? And why should sailors under fourteen be deprived...

Elegant man-about-town and the director of Bridesmaids, Spy, and A Simple Favor, Paul Feig, serves up a beautifully designed cocktail and lifestyle guide with hilarious stories from his life. Famed TV and film writer, director, and producer Paul Feig is obsessed with cocktails and cocktail culture. It’s about having great conversations with friends. It’s about putting on your best clothes...

The Comic Book History of the Cocktail offers a graphic novel history of the cocktail—from prehistoric wassail to our current boozy renaissance—featuring 20 recipes by drinks historian, Daily Beast columnist, and award-winning author David Wondrich. There's no better writer to tell the colourful history of cocktails than David Wondrich, widely considered to be one of the world's foremost authorities on...

Tequila: A Tasting Course offers a new look at one of the world's oldest spirits. From a herbal sip of blanco to a classic Margarita, tequila is a global hit with a long history dating back to the Aztecs. You might know that tequila is distilled from the agave plant, but did you know that ancient goddesses, wars, and even...

'The secret to great, refreshing, stylish serves first time, every time!' Ian Buxton, author Gin: The Ultimate Companion. From the world's leading premium mixer brand, Fever-Tree Easy Mixing: More than 150 Quick and Delicious Mixed Drinks and Cocktails, is Fever-Tree's follow up to the bestselling Art of Mixing. With clever variations on the classic gin and tonic to a selection...

The Philosophy of Cider is sunshine in a glass! Follow Jane Peyton on a glorious voyage of discovery, from the journey of the wild Malus Sieversii apple—ancestor of today's domesticated apple—which has made its way from the foothills of Central Asia's Tien Shan mountains, to the Norman invasion that introduced new apple varieties and pressing technologies to Britain, and to...

It’s time to dust off your shakers and gather your limes, because rum is the hottest spirit in the world right now! Rum evokes a feeling of escapism like no other spirit, and just about everyone needs a vacation, or at the very least a mai tai! In It’s No Fun Without Rum!, you'll find 50 rum-tastic recipes, including modern...

A unique visual guide to the world of wine. Red or white? Cabernet or merlot? Drinking great wine isn't hard, but finding great wine is much easier with an understanding of the fundamentals. Puckette and Hammack are the creators of www.winefolly.com, an educational wine blog which receives over one million visitors per month. In Wine Folly, they use sleek and...

The ultimate visual course for wine lovers seeking no-nonsense practical information that brings the subject to life. The essential, jargon-free guide for anyone who wants to get more out of their wine glass. Which end of a bottle of chianti is the "nose"? How are you meant to smell notes of honeysuckle in that glass of sauvignon blanc? Does expensive...

A definitive 21st-century reference guide to the world's greatest distilleries and their whiskies. No other spirit is as complex as whisky; its appeal is timeless, and its fans can spend a lifetime unravelling its mysteries. The Whisky Opus is the companion for that journey. Fully revised with all-new images, a fresh design, and updated text which takes in all the...

A cantina-style celebration of Mexican food and drink, entertaining, and Hollywood culture in 100 recipes for nachos, tacos, and Danger Dogs plus cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks from the legendary actor, restaurateur, and author of the acclaimed Trejo's Tacos. The cantina is the place where families, friends, and colleagues gather to celebrate. In Trejo's Cantina, beloved actor and restaurateur Danny Trejo...

Discover the art of miniature drinks that pack a full punch and create cocktail flights at home with 60 small pours full of complex flavours and measured luxury. "Artfully photographed . . . a brilliant mix of recipes using popular ingredients, techniques and tools that faithfully capture our contemporary zeitgeist." - Jim Meehan, author of Meehan's Bartender Manual Tiny Cocktails...

Learn how to expertly pair wine and cheese with The Wine and Cheese Board Deck, a beautiful, accessible collection of 54 cards featuring 50 delicious combinations, from the author of The Cheese Board Deck. When creating The Cheese Board Deck, master food stylist Meg Quinn sought to teach you how to make the perfect cheese plate; and now, in The...

You can never take what you love too seriously... The Periodic Table of Cocktails offers a delightful journey from a Bloody Mary to a Death Flip. Each recipe is easy to follow and comes with a detailed description and intriguing facts about the drink. The Evening Standard, in "The 10 Best Cocktails Books," praises this handy book that lets you...

Shake up your next get-together with this indispensable deck of 50 cards featuring classic and unique cocktail recipes. Bring happy hour home! Keep this deck of fifty cards near your bar for a compact, comprehensive repertoire of essential cocktail recipes. From perfected classics, like the Whiskey Sour or Mint Julep, to new and exciting cocktails such as the Angostura Colada...

An attractive companion to the successful The Essential Bar Book, this gorgeously photographed compendium for professional and home bartenders offers recipes, history, and techniques to create 150 essential cocktails, both modern and classic. An indispensable atlas of the best cocktail recipes—each fully photographed—for classic and modern drinks, whether shaken, stirred, up, or on the rocks. How do you create the...

A handsome and comprehensive bartending guide for professional and home bartenders that includes history, lore, and 150 recipes. The Essential Bar Book is full of indispensable information about everything boozy that's good to drink. This easy-to-navigate A-to-Z guide covers it all, from the tools of the trade to the history and mythology behind classic and modern drinks, and features 115...

The Bartender's Pantry is a professional guide that surveys and celebrates the culinary ingredients in mixed drinks, featuring more than 100 recipes from the world's most creative bartenders and the James Beard Award-winning author of Meehan's Bartender Manual. "As a handbook devoted to the cornucopia of non-alcoholic ingredients that today's bartenders draw on in their pursuit of deliciousness, it will...

Whether you're a fan of wine, beer, spirits, cocktails (or all of the above!), this unique book will help you navigate by flavour to discover countless new drinks you'll love. When it comes to what we drink, it's all too easy to stick to what we know. Yet there's a whole universe of booze just waiting to be enjoyed outside...

From the world's most respected wine critic, the essential guide to wine in 100 pages. Wine is now one of the most popular drinks in the world. Many wine drinkers wish they knew more about it without having to understand every detail or go on a wine course. In The 24-Hour Wine Expert, Jancis Robinson shares her expertise with authority,...

From the perennially popular and critically adored San Francisco bar Smuggler's Cove, an illustrated history of tiki and rum culture in America, with 100 recipes for tiki and rum-based cocktails, including the Mai Tai, Fogcutter, Singapore Sling, and more. Martin and Rebecca Cate, founders and owners of Smuggler's Cove (the most acclaimed tiki bar of the modern era), take you...

Welcome to the Smooth Life — with over 100 recipes for smoothies, bowls, and more, from smoothie queens Ashley and Taylor Johnston, aka Twin Coast. Ashley and Taylor Johnston share their creative, colourful smoothies with the world as Twin Coast, and now, they're welcoming you to the smooth life. Enjoy over 100 nourishing, mostly plant-based recipes for smoothies, smoothie bowls,...

The ultimate visual guide for all things rum, from its complex history to innovative production techniques, and recipes for well-loved cocktails. Waitrose Weekend's 2024 Festive Books to Gift As seen on Channel 4's Sunday Brunch. Open the bottle on this comprehensive tasting course to discover the variety, complex history, and distinct flavours that rum has to offer. From its origins...

Complement any game night with 75 deliciously clever Dungeons & Dragons-themed cocktails and bar bites to sustain any group of players for any time of day. "This book is all around beautiful! The photos are gorgeous, the recipes are well written and easy to follow, plus the lore behind each item puts me directly into the D&D universe." - Chef...

Indulge in 65 deliciously dreamy cocktails and mocktails from the social media influencer behind Join Jules! 85 deliciously dreamy cocktails, mocktails, and simple syrup mixers from the beloved social media drinks specialist Join Jules. Self-taught cocktail pro Julianna McIntosh offers spirited inspiration and recipes for home cocktail makers of all levels. From state-of-mind spritzes to margaritas for every mood, punches,...

The renowned cocktail bible, fully revised and updated by the legendary bartender who set off the cocktail craze, featuring over 100 brand-new recipes, all-new photography, and an up-to-date history of the cocktail. Named one of the best cookbooks of the year by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Craft of the Cocktail was the first real cookbook for cocktails when it first...

Discover the fascinating history of Black mixology and its enduring influence on American cocktail culture through 70 rediscovered, modernised, or celebrated recipes, by the James Beard Award-winning author of Jubilee. JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE . IACP AWARD FINALIST . Discover the fascinating history of Black mixology and its enduring influence on American cocktail culture through 70 rediscovered, modernised, or celebrated...

An introduction to the wines of Italy by region and grape, telling the story of how the history of the country shaped Italian wines and how modern winemakers are looking to the past to revive the industry. IACP AWARD FINALIST. Journey through all twenty regions of Italy to discover the grapes, terrain, and historical techniques that have influenced modern Italian...

An illustrated gift book for coffee lovers. Coffee – it's a top source of antioxidants, a jump start to conversation and connection, and the preferred caffeine ritual of more than one billion people around the world. It's time there was a proper love letter to this small-but-mighty magic bean. With coffee puns, quotes, facts, and other caffeinated pick-me-ups, I Love...

New Zealand has become one of the world's great wine-drinking and producing countries. After six years as a top wine writer, John Saker has blended a thousand impressions, delicious experiences and startled taste buds into an engrossing guide to the world's most loved—and debated—beverage. A glass of wine is the simplest of pleasures—elixir of love, soothing balm, forger of friendships...

From America's most influential cocktail bar, a playbook for home bartenders who want to take their drinks to the next level, featuring hundreds of the signature recipes that keep Death & Co top of class. James Beard Award Nominee. The ultimate guide to choosing ingredients, developing your palate, mixing drinks, and leveling up your home cocktail game—with more than 600...

The definitive guide to the contemporary craft cocktail movement, from one of the highest-profile, most critically lauded, and influential bars in the world. Death & Co is the most important, influential, and oft-imitated bar to emerge from the contemporary craft cocktail movement. Since its opening in 2006, Death & Co has been a must-visit destination for serious drinkers and cocktail...

Learn the art of mixing perfect drinks. Cocktails is your award-winning guide to the art of mixing perfect drinks. Should a martini be shaken or stirred? How do you muddle an impeccable mojito? Find the answers to all your cocktail questions and learn the secrets behind classic drinks with award-winning mixologist Klaus St. Rainer as your guide, using ingredients including...

From timeless classics like the Old-fashioned to inventive new creations such as Grape Escape, Big Book of Cocktails shows how to create perfectly balanced and delicious drinks for any taste or palate. Cocktails for every mood or occasion—whether that’s delectably sweet, sharp and zingy, smooth and creamy, or subtle and sophisticated. The very best of classics, modern twists on classics,...

An accessible guide to tasting beer, with a distinctive style-by-style approach to navigating the world's favourite alcoholic drink. Develop your palate and become your own beer expert. Beer is brewed in a dizzying variety of styles, available to enjoy like never before. Let's drink to this diversity with a new appreciation of just how complex, mind-expanding, and delicious beer can...

Drawing on interviews with baijiu aficionados, distillers, and key players in the alcoholic beverage industry, Sandhaus introduces the history and development of alcohol in China—the birthplace of grain-based alcohol. Distillation and production processes, the landscape of the industry today, and a page-by-page guide to the major varieties, distilleries, and brands all feature in Baijiu: The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits....

This book is for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of why the Australian wine scene is the way it is today and get more enjoyment out of a wider range of delicious wines. Australian wine has been through a revolution over the last two decades. New grape varieties, new wine styles, new winemaking personalities, and cultures have emerged,...

Classic cocktails with a Romantasy twist. The perfect gift for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Lauren Roberts and books with spice. The perfect Valentine (or galentine) gift for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros and Raven Kennedy Delicious drinks with a slow burn With 60 toe-curling tipples and scrumptious spritzes inspired by your favourite romantic stories, realms...

A comic history of humankind's love affair with booze, from the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of The Etymologicon. Almost every culture on earth has drink, and where there's drink there's drunkenness. But in every age and in every place, drunkenness is a little bit different. It can be religious, it can be sexual, it can be the duty...

Join one of TikTok's most comforting creators and his trusty blender and make any day a Milkshake Monday. Who doesn't crave a delicious dose of nostalgia after a long day? Nothing soothes the soul quite like an old-fashioned indulgence, and TikTok's Larry Canam, known as The Spirit Alchemist, has provided millions of viewers with just that. Every week, viewers flock...

'Wonderfully Straightforward' - The Independent Master the art of mixology with these easy to make and beautifully illustrated infographic cocktail recipes. Each beautifully designed infographic in Lessons in Mixology shows precise measurements in easy-to-see glass proportions and gives instructions on which garnish and type of glass to be used for each drink. From coolers and coladas to slings, sours and...

Dive into this deck of 52 cards containing delicious mocktail recipes, both classic and modern. The box also includes a pocket-sized booklet and stand for displaying the recipe cards. Long gone are the days when "alcohol-free" meant a pint of lemonade! Whether you're a "mocksologist" in the making or looking for new ideas to refresh your repertoire, let The Mocktail...

Pour a dram and immerse yourself in the captivating saga of whiskey—a tale as rich and layered as the drink itself. Whiskey expert Richard Thomas offers an enthralling expedition into the heart of whiskey's heritage, unfolding the rich tapestry of intrigue, innovation, and tradition that defines this storied spirit. From its ancient origins to its position today as a globally...

Winner of a 2019 Gourmand World Cookbook Award Japanese whisky has been around for less than a century - but is now winning all the major international awards. How did this happen and what are the secrets of the master distillers? This whisky book divulges these secrets for the first time. Japanese Whisky features never-before-published archival images and interviews chronicling...

Unlock a world of joyful flavour in your kitchen by using only 8 simple spices. When it comes to spice, Nadiya's family cooking is never complicated and always delicious. Nadiya wants to share with you the 8 readily available spices she uses every day at home to cook her most-loved meals, the same spices that her Mum uses and her...

An essential read for the whisky connoisseur. An updated edition of the classic, definitive guide to malt whiskies, originally written by the late Michael Jackson and fully updated by whisky experts Dominic Roskrow and Gavin D. Smith. Malt Whisky Companion will teach you everything you want to know about your favourite tipple. How is malt whisky made? Which whiskies are...

"You could not write a more sophisticated book or pack more detail onto each page...it is rocket science impressive" Huffington Post. Written by one of the world's leading spirits experts, award-winning author Dave Broom. With more gin brands available than ever before, you need to know how to choose and get the most out of the brands you buy, understanding...

Whether giving as a gift or buying for your home bar, here are 60 stunning illustrated recipes for sparkling drinks. In Spritz and Fizz, the cocktails are all about the bubbles – classy but easy to assemble and even easier to drink. Whether a Gin Fizz or a classic Aperol Spritz, these are elegant recipes for celebrations and any-day drinking....

Grab your cocktail shaker, you're heading back to the Roaring Twenties. Cloistered behind secret doors, hidden from view except for those in the know, password protected, and only discussed in hushed tones, the idea of a speakeasy is thrilling. The charm and allure of these clandestine bars resonate through the pages of Speakeasy Cocktails. This enchanting book delves into the...

'A thorough guide to just about everything worth drinking.' The Times 'Space for only one wine book in your life? This is it.' Howard G. Goldberg, The New York Times THE WORLD'S BESTSELLING ANNUAL WINE GUIDE Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now...

Cocktail Codex by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan is a revolutionary guide that redefines the craft of mixing drinks. From the brilliant minds behind the iconic Death & Co, this book serves both novice and seasoned mixologists by introducing an innovative approach to mastering cocktails. By focusing on six fundamentally essential "root cocktails" — the Old-Fashioned, Martini, Daiquiri,...

The Spirit of Cardrona chronicles an extraordinary journey of ambition and resilience as Desiree Reid-Whitaker, a former dairy farmer, and her husband Ash embark on a daring adventure to create a world-class distillery in the heart of New Zealand's high country. Their tale is one of bold dreams and relentless determination, set against the stunning backdrop of Cardrona Valley. The...