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The Little Black Book of Classic Cocktails

A Pocket-Sized Collection of Drinks for a Night In or a Night Out
By Pyramid
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The Little Black Book of Classic Cocktails by Pyramid is a stylish guide providing enthusiasts with a curated collection of timeless cocktail recipes. It outlines essential techniques, ingredients, and bartender tips, perfect for both novice mixers and seasoned cocktail connoisseurs. This book serves as a handy resource for creating sophisticated drinks and elevating your cocktail-making skills.
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Format: Hardback
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A pocket-sized collection of classic cocktails.

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Whether you prefer the simple yet suave whiskey Old Fashioned, or the sweet-sour fusion of a rum Daiquiri, The Little Black Book of Classic Cocktails contains a host of timeless and contemporary favourites, gathered together in a purse-sized collection.

Contents:

Fizzes, Highballs and Collinses

Spirit Forwards

Sours

Old Fashioneds

Champagne and Prosecco

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780753733325

Publisher: Octopus Publishing Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Pyramid

Illustration: 22 full colour images

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 194g

Pages: 96

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

About the Author

Pyramid publishes books on a wide range of popular subjects including cookery, reference, mind body spirit and gift. Beyond its new books, Pyramid is known for its titles drawn from the extensive Octopus archive and its custom publishing expertise.

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