Master the art of craft cocktails -- or just prepare to impress your friends -- with this collection of drink recipes and entertaining ideas for the home bartender!Libation-loving siblings André and Tenaya Darlington show you how to make cocktails from every era, reimagined for a contemporary palate. Dial back the sugar, and load up on quality ingredients.
The New Cocktail Hour shows you how to mix incredible craft cocktails and gives you a complete history of classic recipes and spirits. You've never seen a cocktail book like this before! Unique features include:
- 214 vintage and modern recipes, complete with tasting notes
- Tips on pairing cocktails with everything from pizza to oysters
- Suggested brands for building a well-stocked bar
- Seasonal ideas for syrups, shrubs, and garden-to-glass drinks
- Advice for hosting craft cocktails parties at home
A compendium of mixed drinks that have shaped eras, which leads readers on a romp through wet bar classics, pre-prohibition punches and the nouveau nogs which have appeared in the recent explosion of artisan bitters and craft spirits.
