Beverages Books

Now in its 35th edition, the Gold Book, also known as Australian Wine Vintages, is an essential guide to wine. It provides detailed tasting notes of over 3,500 wines from across Australia and New Zealand in print, and over 15,000 in the related app.It...

One For My Baby is the story of Frank Sinatra with a twist - combined with cocktail recipes. The book introduces us to his life and art seen from an unconventional point of view Ol' Blue Eyes' prodigious appetite for alcohol...

A richly illustrated account of the story of ancient vinicultureThe history of civilization is, in many ways, the history of wine. This book is the first comprehensive account of the earliest stages of the history and prehistory of viniculture, which...

A spirited new translation of a forgotten classic, shot through with timeless wisdom Is there an art to drinking alcohol? Can drinking ever be a virtue? The Renaissance humanist and neoclassical poet Vincent Obsopoeus (ca. 1498-1539) thought so...

Whatever your fitness regimen, health goals, or daily routine--this massive book of 100+ smoothie recipes has a recipe for every occasion. Potassium-rich bananas, free radical-fighting blueberries, nutrient-rich spinach, succulent mango, or light and...

'Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!' A favourite of pirates, the molasses-coloured liquid brings to mind clear blue seas and weatherbeaten sailors. But enjoymentof rum spread far beyond the scallywags of the Caribbean Charles Dickens savoured it in punch,...

The health benefits of probiotics are no secret-doctors from both the Western and Eastern medicine camps sing the praises of probiotics for their positive effects on digestion, metabolism, and the immune system. Enthusiasts of kombucha-a bubbly probiotic...

With today's sake drinkers increasingly informed and adventurous, now is the time for a truly expert guide to take you deeper into appreciation of this complex beverage, brewed from rice and enjoyed both warm or chilled. And what better mentor than John...

The perfect keg. Filled with perfect beer. A symphony of flavors in the mouth. The right blend of sweet and bitter. The fluid in that keg represents a year's work. Actually brewing it took a few weeks. But to make it truly the perfect keg, Ian Coutts had...

The story begins with the aromatic juniper berry originally used by the Dutch to flavour the whisky-like genever. The drink then made its way to Britain, where cheap imitations laced with turpentine and other caustic fillers made it the drink of choice...

It's closing time at the brewery. While the moon rises, the happy crew sings and dances as they wind down for the day. Join them in saying goodnight to the beer-making equipment, brew ingredients, and styles of suds. This humorous parody of a children's...

This book teaches the two fundamental secrets to tea as practiced in ancient China-technique and taste. These exemplify some of the basic concepts of the philosophy of tea, which greatly enhances tea enjoyment. Not only an exhaustive source of tea...

Food blogger-turned-gourmet trucker Marvin Gapultos demonstrates in this book that good Filipino food can be prepared anywhere. Marvin provides easy-to-follow, tried-and-true recipes that serve as a basic guide to the pleasures of Filipino cooking. These...

Fermentation produces fantastic non-alcoholic drinks. Think of a fresh and tart kombucha, a thirst quenching water kefir, or an earthy beet kvass. They all fizz with healthy bacteria and they all surprise you with their complex taste. More and more,...

It’s always rosé season! And this pleasantly pink wine makes for an exquisite cocktail. With an irresistible rosé-foil hardcover and 40+ gorgeous photos, Rose Cocktails features over 60 recipes for craft cocktails made with the popular pink-hued wine,...

There has never been a more exciting time to drink Australian wine.  Centuries of innovation and determination have led to an era of exceptional achievement in Australia, yet it is a country whose output is not matched by its scholarship. Until now...

Drinks expert Andy Clarke reveals his top tips for cocktails and home bar kit without spending the earth. Features over 50 recipes, simple snack suggestions, and tips and ideas on how to host a cocktail party at home, minus the fuss. From basement bars...

Easy-to-follow recipes that teach you how to collect naturally sourced ingredients - including berries, roots, seeds, leaves and flowers - for brewing your own blends and special infusions. Discover the incredible uses of 40 of the best home-grown and...

Contains information on the history of gin, 'gindustry' stats and facts, top tipple tips and celebrity quotes; as well as how to make, taste, serve and drink gin alongside the best cocktail recipes. 'Ginspiration' to keep you shaken and stirred. Gin...

This is the ultimate guide to cocktail making, with practical, professional advice from cocktail expert Brian Lucas. From timeless classics like the Old-fashioned to inventive new creations such as Grape Escape, this book shows how to create perfectly...

This little book is full of stats, facts, quotes, notes, icons, origins of all things Vodka-based, from its eastern European origins to its latest reincarnation as every taste-makers' go-to mixer and chaser. James Bond's favourite weapon of choice,...

Anything is possible with sunshine and a glass of rose.  Pale and delicate or robust and ruby red, rose has fuelled a revolution in the drinking world. Take a dip into this fact-filled book and discover the fascinating history of the pink drink, along...

A celebration of all that is neat about tequila. Following hot on the heels of whisky, vodka and gin, tequila has become the latest spirit to be revolutionised, gentrified, and beautified in the last ten years. Every day a new small-batch, craft,...

A sparkling celebration of one of the world's best-loved wines, including history, quotes, facts, and recipes for classic and modern Prosecco-based cocktails.  Save water: Drink Prosecco Who doesn't love a chilled glass of Prosecco? Champagne's...

The eight soapstone cubes in the pack are reusable, and a perfect substitute for ice, chilling your favourite dram without diluting it.  The Whisky Rocks Pack is the perfect gift for any lover of whisky. Not only does the pack contain a book informing...

Learn about wines from all over the world in The Wine Game a deluxe go fish/happy families game. With two decks of cards - one for red wines, one for whites - covering all the major wine-producing regions and some unexpected gems, this is the perfect way...

The worldwide bestseller - 1/4 million copies sold 'Written by a World Barista Champion and co-founder of the great Square Mile roasters in London, this had a lot to live up to and it certainly does. For everyone who wants to understand more about...

The ultimate cookbook for beer-lovers: bold flavours, relaxed recipes and beer-matching know-how, for the best food to enjoy with a brew There is more than a little truth in the suggestion that beer is humankind's greatest ever invention. It was a...

A new edition for the kombucha-crazed culture we're now in of the book previously known as Probiotic Drinks at Home Kombucha and other fermented drinks are great for gut health, but they're expensive to buy and you can't be sure of the quality. But...

With an intoxicating collection of rosé-based cocktails for fun, sun-splashed occasions, this charming book by a cocktail maven also offers stylish entertaining ideas, food pairings, bar techniques, and a wealth of insider know-how for lovers of this...

New York Times bestselling author Michael Ruhlman applies the principles of his innovative book Ratio—about the relationships of ingredients to each other—in this delightful back-to-basics cocktail book, sharing the simple recipes and fundamental...

The Encyclopedia of Cocktails features over 1,000 cocktails for every occasion! From 3-ingredient drinks to mad-scientist mixology, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is any bartender's go-to resource. Clean, uncluttered design and extensive index make...

Celebrates the simple pleasures and great magical power of teas and herbal brews - with over 70 recipes for every purpose and occasion.  A Tea Witch's Grimoire offers recipes for magical botanical brews of all sorts: teas, elixirs, potions, and...

How to Distill offers a comprehensive overview of the art and science of distilling, including the fundamentals of still design, the distillation process, and key recipes.  Learn every aspect of distilling, from the fundamentals to flavor development...

With an eye for style and appreciation for seasonal ingredients, the proprietors of Chowgirls Killer Catering , one of the Midwest’s leading catering companies, share their inspired ideas for delicious appetizers, small plates, and cocktails that are...

Make simple and easy cocktails with this comprehensive deck of recipe cards for classic and innovative whiskey drinks! Drink your way through the alphabet with the Whiskey Cocktail Cards A–Z! This easy-to-navigate alphabetical guide to whiskey cocktails...

Make simple and easy cocktails with this comprehensive deck full of recipe cards for classic and innovative vodka drinks! Drink your way through the alphabet with the Vodka Cocktail Cards A–Z! This easy-to-navigate alphabetical guide to vodka cocktails...

Drink by the light of the moon with these 70 lunar cocktails that celebrate and strengthen your connection with this out-of-this-world celestial body. For centuries, alcohol has been used to celebrate the moon and the moon’s phases. Now, modern moon...

True love is just one martini away…if you’re a Leo, that is. Meet your perfect (cocktail) match with Mixology of Astrology. No matter your sign, here you’ll find the best drinks for every occasion. Demystify both the stars and the drink menu with these...

Sharpen your skills and master the classics with the world's bestselling cocktail book — now thoroughly redesigned, updated, and with all-new, eye-catching photos. From advice on setting up your home bar and planning a successful cocktail party to...

A loving homage to the era celebrated by the hit Netflix series Bridgerton-and the cocktails that shaped its high society As a society doyenne and undercover libertine, Lady Thornwood knows what makes a drink perfect. In The Regency Book of Drinks:...

Unique and dangerously drinkable cocktail recipes for every astrological sign, so the stars can guide your imbibing as much as they do the rest of your life The movements of the heavens have the power to rule our lives--from who we date or how we...

Trusted family food expert and Weelicious founder serves up more than 100 transformative recipes for nourishing and delicious smoothies Catherine McCord, the founder of Weelicious and family food brand One Potato, offers a way to change your life using...

A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE TO THE EVER-POPULAR GREEN SMOOTHIE, WITH ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE DELICIOUS HEALTHY DRINKS TO SUIT YOUR LIFESTYLE. Feeling tired and run-down? Looking for a great start to your day? Want the perfect juice to help detox your body?...

Learn your craft to appreciate all manner of beer styles with the Beer Drinker's Toolkit. Passionate beer writer Mick Wust hates beer snobs. He doesn't take himself or beer drinking too seriously. Here Mick gives you the tools to navigate the world of...

Brew a Batch: A beginner's guide to home-brewed beer

This informative reference meets tasting journal teaches spirit enthusiasts how to deeply appreciate drinking tequila of all kinds. From classic to new-generation and small-batch tequilas, this book gives you the information you need to enjoy this widely...

Pour yourself the perfect drink-or make a round for your guests. Making drinks at home has never been easier. In this guide to perennial favorites and forgotten classics, YouTube's Aussie mixologist Steve the Bartender shares 125 of his favorite drink...