Alcoholic beverages Books

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This 50-card boxed set and 64-page book features an expert guide to setting up a home bar from one of the world’s leading bartenders.Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon an understanding of its ingredients and the delicate alchemy of how they...

In his World Cocktail Atlas Olly Smith serves up the best cocktail recipes the world has to offer. From the prohibition-inspired speakeasy drinks of the US to the art of the Japanese Izakaya, Italian spritzes and amaro, Mexican margaritas, Korean soju...

A classic cocktail relies on relatively few ingredients so every element has to be just right. Bitters, those little bottles you will find in any bar worth its salt, are the unsung heroes of the cocktail world. Where would the Manhattan be without orange...

For over thirty years James Halliday AM has been Australia's most respected wine critic, and his Halliday Wine Companion is recognised as the industry benchmark for Australian wine. A best-selling annual, the Halliday Wine...

With one hand alcohol gives us some of the most fun times imaginable, especially when playing drinking games. With the other it delivers crushing headaches and nausea. Sometimes you question if it’s really worth the pain. “Hell yeah!” is the answer,...

Put together by Decanter senior staffers Stephen Brook and Amy Wislocki, this labour of love showed the readers the wines and the vintage that would have become the most sort after bottles of wine in the world.From the 1959 Lafite-Rothschild to the 2001...

Bring some old Hollywood glamour into your home with these show-stopping tipples, inspired by the bars and stars of the golden age of Hollywood.Step into the sparkling streets of Hollywood and be transported back in time with this gorgeous facsimile...

This is a grand and luxurious compendium on the most elegant beverage by world-renowned champagne expert Richard Juhlin.Richard Juhlin, the world’s foremost champagne expert, takes readers on a journey through the history of the beverage, the leading...

Strong, Sweet and Bitter is the debut cocktail recipe book from Cara Devine, hostess of the popular YouTube series Behind the Bar.Diving into the fundamental ‘Flavour Triangle’ of drink mixing, Strong, Sweet and Bitter reveals how flavour...

Welcome to the cider revolution — explore the fine cider movement, and the people and producers behind it. Think you know about cider? Well, think again. It’s not about the swill you guzzled as a student, or the so-called ‘flavoured ciders’ that don’t...

A deep dive into the world of Champagne and sparkling wine, with tips, information, and irreverent inspiration that will empower you to pop some bubbly anytime, anywhere.   "Champagne and I have something in common: What if anything is possible?"In...

For anyone who feels intimidated in a wine shop – vast selection, mystifying variety, attitudinal staff – this guide simplifies choosing wine in an easy-to-use system of pictograms.With this innovative book, browsing and buying wine is...

Over 50 gin-credible recipes for refreshing cocktails for all occasions, from the classics to new and exciting creations.With more flavours and brands of gin on offer than ever before, it’s no wonder that this spirit is so treasured and beloved by many...

Behind the Bar: Gin uncovers 50 gin cocktails from bars around the world, as well as anecdotes from the gin scene. In Behind the Bar: Gin, Alia Akkam gives a guided tour around bars around the world and their gin cocktails. From the Enzoni Cobbler at the...

Find endless amounts of wine pairing inspiration in these colourful pages. Discover amazing pairings like:Za'atar-spiced pita chips with floral rosé Grilled peaches and ricotta with fruity Sauvignon Blanc A hearty charcuterie board with robust...

World Cocktail Adventures is a virtual cocktail tour in book form by creative duo Loni Carr and Brett Gramse of The Whiskey Ginger. With a total of 40 unique cocktail recipes featured, each recipe includes easy-to-access ingredients and a...

Batched & Bottled Cocktails features 50 of the best recipes for batched and bottled cocktails – cocktails you can pre-make and bottle, and either pour straight over ice or leave to mature for an hour, a month or even a year.From Negronis and...

Wineries of the World celebrates the architecture and design of contemporary viniculture. From a vineyard in Napa Valley in the U.S., to an Italian winery estate in the hills of Tuscany, to an Australian enterprise at the cutting edge of organic...

Originally published in French in 1927 as part of a set of promotional books for French wine distributor Nicolas, Monseigneur le Vin is a lovely illustrated jewel of a wine primer brought back into print.The book is perfectly relevant to today's wine...

With 60 recipes, Three Ingredient Cocktails demonstrate that all the best cocktails are made with no more than three ingredients – think martini, old fashioned and margaritas.Divided by main ingredient – gin, vodka, tequila, whisky, rum and sparkling...

With more than 40 vodka-based cocktail recipes – from classics to contemporary twists – this is a must-have bar companion for anyone who enjoys their vodka. Vodka makes the ideal base for a cocktail and is perhaps the most mixable and useful...

Having played host to high society from Paris to New York and learned the art of cooking and presentation from some of France's most celebrated chefs at the Hotel de Crillon in Paris, Claudia Taittinger is a consummate entertainer and bon vivant – who...

Enjoy cocktails at any time of day with this collection of fresh, creative low- and no-alcohol recipes.Celebrating seasonal ingredients, and with a focus on sustainability, All Day Cocktailsshowcases nearly fifty varieties of citrus, berries,...

Nightcap is a cocktail book that tackles the idea of what to serve at the end of the night. Focusing on a wide variety of nightcap options, separated by what the night holds in storestrong drinks for partying, low ABV ones for calling it a night, dessert...

In bars, restaurants, and cocktail lounges all over the world, drinkers have long had a fond appreciation for a French cocktail, but many are unaware of its origins. Following Prohibition, Paris, much like London, became a capital of drinks. Although...

A collection of 40 delicious cocktail recipes featuring the hugely popular Italian sparkling wine that has taken social drinking by a storm – Prosecco!Ah, Prosecco, how we love it! With its crisp, zesty bubbles and light, fruity flavour, Champagne’s...

Aromatic, refreshing, delicious and a feast for the eyes, the generously-sized and creatively garnished ‘gin tonica’ Spanish-style drink is taking the cocktail world by storm.Spaniards love their gin and tonics. In Spain, the bartender doesn’t ask you...

From high-end magazines to design-inspiration websites to stores big and small, bar carts are a must have piece of furniture, and this book offers all the answers to the question – how can I get that look at home? The Art of the Bar Cart features 20...

Around the World in 80 Cocktails celebrates the globetrotting history of the cocktail through eighty different cocktails – each with its own story to tell. Bartender and writer Chad Parkhill takes you on a whirlwind tour of the places that have...

There is no aspect of the Australian wine industry that remains untouched by the hand of James Halliday. In a much-lauded career in wine spanning over forty years and accumulating innumerable awards, James has seen it all.   Join James as...

Join the internationally acclaimed team from The Everleigh for an evening of good drinking, festive hosting and classic style. From an aperitif at sundown, a nightcap in the early hours, right through to a hair of the dog the morning after, we invite you...

Raise a toast to one of television’s greatest series with distinctive cocktails inspired by the iconic moments and legendary characters of The Sopranos.Now it’s easier than ever to craft killer cocktails sure to make the family proud. Featuring 60...

Everybody drink now! Lyrics and Libations mixes booze and music with over 70 cocktails based on all your favorites ’90s hits, like "Vogue," "Loser," and "Baby One More Time."Pour yourself a tall glass of musical memories with Lyrics and Libations! This...

Get loud and get mixing! Metal Cocktails features a world tour’s worth of delicious hardcore drinks inspired by your favorite metal and hard rock bands.Guarantee that your drinks rock as hard as your playlist with Metal Cocktails! This cocktail book has...

Make 75 simple and easy cocktails with this comprehensive deck full of recipes cards for classic and innovative tequila drinks!Drink your way through the alphabet with the Tequila Cocktail Cards A­–Z! This easy-to-navigate alphabetical guide to tequila...

Make 75 simple and easy cocktails with this comprehensive deck full of recipes cards for classic and innovative rum drinks!Drink your way through the alphabet with the Rum Cocktail Cards A­–Z! This easy-to-navigate alphabetical guide to rum cocktails...

This fun and easy-to-use card deck conveniently organized by liquor features 75 weather-inspired cocktail recipes that channel the refreshing and fresh ingredients of summer!When the temperature soars, what’s better than laying out by the pool with a...

Channel the cozy flavors and fresh ingredients of winter with this fun, easy-to-use card deck featuring 75 cold weather cocktail recipes.When the temperature dips, what’s better than snuggling up on the couch with a classic Hot Toddy? Or toasting to...

We’d like to propose a toast…to Broadway! Learn the spirited history of drinking on stage (and off) and how to make cocktails inspired by the most iconic shows from Broadway.Broadway has always raised a glass to celebrate itself—what’s an opening night...

“Cocktail Chemistry offers the essential knowledge, techniques, and flair for creating perfectly mixed drinks at home.” —Bartender MagazineEnjoy clever, pop culture-inspired drinks with this collection of more than 80 recipes from the beloved Cocktail...

Sip sweet libations worthy of the Gods with these Greek myth–inspired concoctions based on all your favorite Gods and Goddesses.Care for Hestia’s Old Fashioned? Want to fall in love with Eros on the Beach? How about the Bacchic Muddled Maenad sangria,...

Celebrate your campaigns and conquests with these 75 fun, RPG-inspired cocktail recipes your whole gaming group will love!Make your next gaming adventure even more fun with this collection of 75 RPG-inspired cocktails! Featuring fantasy-themed libations...

Celebrate your favorite movies and television shows with this stylish and fun cocktail guide featuring delicious recipes and adorable illustrations.From the Cosmopolitans on Sex and the City and the absinthe in Moulin Rouge to the Big Lebowski’s White...

The Cocktail Book, first published in 1900, is the earliest book devoted purely to the art of the cocktail. For thirty years including the prohibition, it was a staple of well-stocked bars, although originals are now extremely rare. This collection, in a...

Cider is sunshine in a glass! Follow Jane Peyton on a glorious voyage of discovery, from the journey the wild Malus Sieversii apple ancestor of today's domesticated apple has made from the foothills of Central Asia's Tien Shan mountains, to the Norman...

An early description of a cocktail as 'a mix of alcoholic drinks with flavouring ingredients' does nothing to convey the alchemy and speak-easy glamour of these elaborate drinks. The cocktail's humble beginnings as a medicinal tonic through the...