Spirits, liqueurs and cocktails

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...

Tiki drinks immediately conjure beach front paradise,tropical fruit, and gloriously lost afternoons. This book by tropical drink master and owner of Lynn's HulaHut, Lynn Calvo, gives readers refreshed recipes for nostalgic classics, such as the Mai Tai...

Champagne and sparkling wine are the liquid symbols of celebration, good cheer, and conviviality. Butthey can also be the star of more complex drinks the sophisticated backbone that elevates all the ingredients around them.This book contains 75 recipes...

Adapted from John deBary's first book, Drink What You Want, this deck takes the acclaimed bartender's signature recipes (and wit) and translates them onto colored recipe cards that make it even easier to drink what you want. In addition to cocktail...

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...

A celebration of Agatha Christie's timeless murder mysteries, killer short stories, suspenseful plays, and unmatched characters - with cocktails that are so tantalisingly delicious, it must be a crime.Dame Agatha Christie is perhaps the world's most...

With his sixtieth birthday looming, Colin Renton decides that it's time to escape office life and focus on achieving some of his unfulfilled goals.He embarks on a year-long adventure that takes him from the busy streets of Edinburgh to the traffic-free...

Pairing history's 100 greatest rock stars with recipes for their iconic drink of choice, How to Drink Like a Rock Star is the perfect guide to summoning the muse for music fans, rock and roll bartenders, and cocktail enthusiasts.Have you longed for a...

A California Dream of a Cookbook"A charming take on California cuisine... This well-crafted cookbook serves as an excellent guide to living in tune with nature and the seasons." - Publishers WeeklyEat and drink what's in season and you'll never grow...

Today fortified wines are enjoying a renaissance, re-discovered by discerning imbibers and modern mixologists all over the world. Once a popular tipple to savour before or after dinner, fortified wines - Sherry, Port, Madeira and the like had fallen out...

This is the story of how one man, with a bit of help from his friends, created a revolution in the hitherto staid world of Scotch Whisky. But by creating the Scotch Malt Whisky Society, he gave whisky drinkers access to the finest distilled liquor on the...

Rum, once the poor relation of the spirit world, has undergone a revival and is no longer seen just as the preferred tipple for tipsy pirates. The craft drinks movement has certainly stimulated the rum world, with high numbers of new artisan rum brands...

With at least 60 recipes,this wide-ranging drinks book is ideal for anyone building their bar library-tongue-in-cheek with humorous anecdotes and thoughtful illustrations, it will also appeal to those who appreciate light-hearted memoir and travel...

Magical Masterpieces of Mixology Inspired by the Harry Potter UniverseWith simple instructions and insider bartender know-how, The Unofficial PotterInspired Book of Cocktails is the perfect guide of spell-tacular spirits for age-appropriate witches and...

Whether you were born in the '90s or are longing for them, this themed cocktail book by acclaimed bartender John deBary is the perfect '90s nostalgia gift for yourself or anyone else. Plus, it features a foreword by Saved by the Bell star Tiffani...

Philip Greene, winner of the 13th Annual Spirited Award for Best New Book on Drinks Culture, History or Spirits, pairs each day of the year with a cocktail recipe that represents it, along with a toast in celebration!For every day of the year, Cheers!...

Anindispensable and accessible guide to Mexico's treasured agave spirits.Packed with information, tips, resources, and 300 tasting notes and accompanying producer profiles, The Essential Tequila & Mezcal Companion is a crash course on the fastest...

An artistic cocktail book that is as beautiful as it is practical. By utilising design and their expertise, Sammi and Olivia have created a vibrant, knowledgeable guide for both seasoned and newbie drinkmakers. Cocktails in Color celebrates the craft of...

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...

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...