Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon a deep understanding of its ingredients, the delicate alchemy of how they work together. In The Curious Bartender, Tristan Stephenson explores & experiments with the art of mixing the perfect cocktail, explaining the fascinating modern turns mixology has taken. Showcasing a selection of classic cocktails, he explains their intriguing origins, introducing the colourful historical characters who inspired or created them. Moving on, he reinvents each drink from his laboratory, adding contemporary twists to breathe fresh life into these vintage classics. Stay true to the originals with a Sazerac or a Rob Roy, or experiment with some of his modern variations to create a Green Fairy Sazerac topped with an absinthe `air` or an Insta-age Rob Roy with the `age` on the side. Also included is a reference section detailing all the techniques you will need, making this an essential anthology for the cocktail enthusiast., Paper, Handwash recommended. ...

An innovative, captivating tour of the finest whiskies the world has to offer, brought to you by bestselling author & whisky connoisseur Tristan Stephenson. Tristan explores the origins of whisky, from the extraordinary Chinese distillation pioneers well over 2, 000 years ago to the discovery of the medicinal aqua vitae (water of life), through to the emergence of what we know as whisky. Explore the magic of malting, the development of flavour & the astonishing barrel-ageing process as you learn about how whisky is made. In the main chapter, Tristan takes us on a journey through 60 distilleries around the world, exploring their remarkable quirks, unique techniques & flavours, featuring all new location photography from the Scottish Highlands to Tennessee. After that, you might choose to make the most of Tristan`s bar skills with some inspirational whisky-based cocktails. This fascinating, comprehensive book is sure to appeal to whisky aficionados & novices alike., Paper, Handwash recommended. ...

The Curious Bartender`s Gin Palace is the follow-up to master mixologist Tristan Stephenson s hugely successful books, The Curious Bartender & The Curious Bartender: An Odyssey of Malt, Bourbon & Rye Whiskies. Discover the extraordinary journey that gin has taken, from its origins in the Middle Ages as the herbal medicine genever to gin`s commercialization & the dark days of the Gin Craze in mid 18th Century London, through to its partnership with tonic water
- creating the most palatable & enjoyable anti-malarial medication
- to the golden age that it is now experiencing. In the last few years, hundreds of distilleries & micro-distilleries are cropping up all over the world, producing superb craft products infused with remarkable new blends of botanicals. In this book, you`ll be at the cutting-edge of the most exciting developments, uncovering the alchemy of the gin production process & the science of flavour before taking a tour through the most exciting distilleries & gins the world has to offer. Finally, put Tristan`s mixology skills into practice with a dozen spectacular cocktails including a Purl, a Rickey & a Fruit Cup., Paper, Handwash recommended.

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