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The
Joy of Mixology The Consummate Guide to the Bartender's
Craft
Gary Regan
Grossman's
Guide to Wines, Beers, and Spirits
by Harold J. Grossman
New
American Bartenders Guide 1999
by John Poister. John's book is a comprehensive recipe guide with
the right recipes, a product information guide and a terrific value at $5.59.
John works as a consultant to the liquor industry developing recipes, and
to the on premise industry assisting in training programs. Highly recommended.
Vintage
Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails
by Ted Haigh Historian, expert, and drink aficionado Dr. Cocktail
has hand-picked 80 drinks rarely made today, and all of them deserve revival.
Some are from the nineteenth century, some from the Prohibition era, and
some from just after World War II, as the golden age of the cocktail was
waning. All are retrieved from extremely uncommon sources. In fact, some
of these drinks were found carefully penned into old cocktail manuals or
on scraps of paper and may never have been published. They are true treasures,
indeed. Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails pays homage to the great
bartenders of the past and the beverages they created, lost in time, but
still grand and full of potential. If you have half the fun looking at this
book and trying these recipes as the author did putting them together, a
great party is sure to ensue.
The
Ultimate Cocktail Book
by Raymond Foley
World
Guide to Spirits, Apertifs and Cocktails
by Tony Lord
The
Craft of the Cocktail
by Dale DeGroff
The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old
recipes: it provides history, personalities, and anecdotes; it shows you how
to set up a bar, master important techniques, and use tools correctly; and
it delivers unique concoctions, many featuring Dale DeGroff’s signature use
of fresh juices, as well as all the classics.
Beginning with the history of spirits, the development of the mixed drink
and its social history, all drawn from Dale’s vast library of vintage cocktail
books, The Craft of the Cocktail is the
full party, conversation and all. Then on to stocking the essential bar, choosing
the right tools and ingredients, mastering key techniques and of course the
heart of the matter: 500 recipes, including everything from tried-and-true
classics to Dale’s originals recipes. Throughout are sidebars, vintage recipes,
fast facts, and other entertaining asides. More than one hundred color photos
and a striking design round out the package, The Craft of The Cocktail
is destined to become the bible of the bar.
The
American Bar : The Artistry of Mixing Drinks ~ Usually ships
in 24 hours
Charles Schumann, et al / Hardcover / Published 1997
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Straight
Up or on the Rocks:
A Cultural History of American Drink
By William Grimes
The word cocktail dates to the beginning of the nineteenth century, and
the thing itself is older still -- someone first stirred up a mint julep in
the 1780s. Grimes explores these proto-cocktails and then tracks the rise
of the saloon and the bartender, chronicling the spread of the cocktail to
Europe and its emergence into a "golden age" from 1880 to 1920, when classics
such as the Bronx, Manhattan, martini, and daiquiri came into being. He follows
it through the jazz Age and down into the subterranean world of the speakeasy,
emerging in the post-Prohibition lull and the Cold War landscape of cocktails
that followed, and pausing to consider the strange efflorescence of Polynesian-influenced
lounge culture. He ends with the recent resurgence of interest in spirits
that has produced a wave of exciting new drinks.
Spirits
and Liqueurs of the World
by Derek Hastings
The Ultimate
A-To-Z Bar Guide
By Sharon & Ron Herbst
Cocktail;
The Drinks Bible For The 21st Century
By Paul Harrington & Laura Moorhead
The
Book of Gins and Vodkas: A Complete Guide
By Bob Emmons
Author Bob Emmons provides expert tasting
notes on gin, vodka, and aquavit - from the most popular to the more obscure.
He describes historical and current production methods, recent trends, and
the different flavoring components of these liquors. The book includes advice
on how to organize a tasting, a brief history of the martini, and a chapter
of recipes for a variety of martinis and other cocktails.
The
Martini Companion : A Connoisseur's Guide
By Gary Regan, Mardee Haidin Regan
Once the beverage of suave spies and millionaire socialites, the Martini is
enjoying new-found popularity. Some consider it the ultimate drink of sophistication,
with its crystal clarity and elegant glass. Here's the history of this inspiring
cocktail, tasting notes for individual brands of gin, vodka, and vermouth,
and recipes from fabulous bars from coast to coast. 35 full-color photos.
$13.96
Kindred
Spirits : The Spirit Journal Guide to the World's
Distilled Spirits and Fortified Wines
By Paul Pacult. Kindred Spirits is the first book of its kind to offer
highly detailed tasting notes and ratings in all categories of distilled spirits
and fortified wines, offering an expansive and thorough compilation of tasting
notes. For anyone interested in distilled spirits and fortified wines, Kindred
Spirits is sure to help shed valuable new light on these intriguing, ancient,
and culturally important libations.
Wolf
in Chef's Clothing
Wolf in Chef's Clothing : The Picture Cook and Drink Book for Men by Robert
H., Jr Loeb List Price: $16.95 Our Price: $15.25 You Save: $1.70
After a 50-year hiatus, this charming bit of nostalgia is back on bookstore
shelves this September. With a wonderful sense of humor and shamefully simple
illustrated directions, the Wolf chef, assisted by author Robert H. Loeb,
Jr. and illustrator Jim Newhall, shows any red-blooded male who's willing
to learn, how to mix a drink and cook a meal to win the favor of his favorite
girl.
Beverage Biz Is Show Biz! By Dave Steadman. Forty-seven interview chapters with successful restaurateurs, reporting on what they are doing to increase their profits from beverage sales. New twists on martinis, tequila, rum and other spirits as well as extensive coverage of wine. The fast-growing importance of expanding the alcohol-free drink category is also covered. Every chapter has one or more nuggets of pure gold. You are sure to find some that you can immediately put to use to improve your restaurant's bottom line.
The
Martini Book : The First, the Last, the Only, True Cocktail
Sally Ann Berk, Zeva Oelbaum (Photographer) / Hardcover / Published
1997
Miss
Charming's Book of Bar Amusements
By Cheryl Charming. $12.00. Paperback (July 2000)
Three Rivers Pr; ISBN: 0609805088
The amusements in this book are not just for bartenders and servers. While
these folks find them valuable for entertaining customers, the games are really
intended for livening up parties, occupying children, and impressing friends.
Miss Charming’s Book of Bar Amusements contains over 80 amusing diversions
to go with any just about any libation. Whether you’re out to break the
ice with strangers or impress your partners in crime, Miss Charming’s
Book of Bar Amusements is guaranteed to liven up your next soiree!
Cocktail
Hour : A Mixer of Quips and Quotations ~ Usually ships in 2-3 days
Jess M. Brallier, Sally Chabert (Contributor) / Hardcover / Published 1996
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Michael
Jackson's Bar & Cocktail Companion : The Connoisseur's Handbook
Amazon's Price: $14.96
Michael
Jackson's Complete Guide to Single Malt Scotch
Michael Jackson (Editor) / Hardcover / Published 1994 Amazon's Price:
$24.95
High
Spirits : A Celebration of Scotch, Bourbon, Cognac, and More
H. Paul Jeffers, Kevin Gordon (Illustrator) /
Obituary
Cocktail : The Great Saloons of New Orleans
By Andrei Codrescu (Introduction), Kerri McCaffety /
Classic
Cocktails of the Prohibition Era; 100 Classic Cocktail Recipes
Philip Collins / Paperback / Published 1997
(Publisher Out Of Stock)
The
Bartender's Bible: 1001 Mixed Drinks and Everything You Need to Know
to Set Up Your Bar
Gary Regan (Introduction) / Hardcover / Published 1991
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Cocktail
Hour
By Louis Armstrong / Audio CD / Published 1999
Amazon's Price: $16.99 (Special Order)
Places
To Eat In Nashville
By Beverly Wichman, Barbara Nowak, $9.95
The Saucy Sisters -- who interview chefs, restaurateurs, wine and spirits
experts, and authors on their radio show "Eat, Drink And Be Saucy"
-- share their experiences and insights on the "best places to eat"
in their adopted city.
Steak
Lover's Cookbook
By William Rice. Paperback (March 1997)
Amazon's Price:$11.16
When Bill Rice, a food writer for the Chicago Tribune, talks about steak recipes,
the book catches fire. Steak Broiled in a Salt Crust, and Sliced T-bone with
Asian-Flavored Watercress are creative yet sensible ways to do more than just
grill a steak. Rice includes a roundup of steak houses all over the United
States. Knowledgeable about wines, he provides selections to accompany every
dish. Beyond meat, look for super accompaniments.
The
Art of the Cocktail : 100 Classic Cocktail Recipes
Philip Collins, et al / Paperback / Published 1992
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The
Bloody Mary : A Connoisseur's Guide to the World's Most Complex Cocktail
Cocktail
: The Drinks Bible for the 21st Century
By Paul Harrington, Laura Moorhead / Hardcover / 1998
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Savoy
Cocktail Book
By Harry Craddock, Priced at: $9.99
The
Cocktail : The Influence of Spirits on the American Psyche
By Joseph Lanza / Paperback / Published 1997
Amazon's Price: $10.00
Classic
Cocktails
By Salvatore Calabrese / Hardcover / Published 1997
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New
Classic Cocktails
By Gary Regan
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