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Book Review: Larousse Cocktails

Drinkhacker

The book avoids ingredients that demand specialized knowledge in mixology, and its relaxed tone makes the process enjoyable—corny James Bond silhouettes aside. B+ / $50 [ BUY IT NOW FROM AMAZON ] The post Book Review: Larousse Cocktails appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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Book Review: In Fine Spirits: A Complete Guide to Distilled Drinks

Drinkhacker

It serves the book well, as it provides a welcoming framework ideal for beginners looking to dive into spirits for the first time (i.e. The book delivers what’s promised in clear, accessible language that never veers into academic or tech-speak, and is an ideal starting point if you’re looking to shift from hops or grapes into something new.

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The 14 Best Booze Books to Buy This Holiday Season (2023)

VinePair

But we’re also keen on sharing the knowledge that makes their contents special, and that’s where the best new drinks books come in. Here are some of the best drinks books to gift in 2023. Gin A Tasting Course: A Flavor-focused Approach to the World of Gin Anthony Gladman, DK, September 2023.

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Chillin’ with LP O’Brien, Ultimate Drink Masters Winner

Chilled Magazine

LP O’Brien has quickly become a name synonymous with innovation and excellence in the realms of mixology, entrepreneurship, and women in business. Her success not only showcases her skill but also her ability to connect with people through mixology. Her inventive concoctions and charismatic presence led her to victory.

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Bartenders, Celebrate National Absinthe Day with T.A. Breaux, Research Scientist, Creator of LUCID and Jade Absinthes

Chilled Magazine

Like the events which gave gin the nickname “mother’s ruin” in the mid-1700s London, absinthe’s reputation was tarnished by unscrupulous profiteers who made cheap, adulterated, and dangerous imitations, marketed primarily to poor alcoholics. The original “Savoy Cocktail Book” (1930) includes dozens of cocktails that call for absinthe.

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

A Bar Above

Gin fan: Our resident bartender, Rob, often reaches for Drumshanbo gunpower gin. Photo courtesy of Macmillan/Media Lab Books (Product stock photo) THE GIFT OF KNOWLEDGE: COCKTAIL BOOKS A recipe book full of delicious cocktails just waiting to be made is the great, cheap gift for a bookworm Dad who loves stirring up his own drinks.

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The Ultimate Guide To Craft Mocktails For Dry January

A Bar Above

DIY mocktail books abound, such as the famed Aviary Restaurant’s Zero, A New Approach to Non-Alcoholic Drinks. INSPIRED FLAVORS: COCKTAIL BOOKS THAT EXPLAIN FLAVOR PROFILES Aristotle said, “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” These books helped me to understand flavor pairing. I started with gin.

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