Learn how to mix 100 tropical drinks and get festive food and decorating tips at the same time. Trader Vic’s Tiki Party is 180 pages of intoxicating fun. ____________________________________________________ The tiki volcano is erupting all over again, and now Trader Vic’s, the legendary purveyor of Polynesian food, drinks, and fantasy, wants to help us bring [...]
Kahuna Kevin is back with another beautifully produced cocktail book. Why is the Rum Gone? – Volume 2 is a winner. Check it out!! ____________________________________________________ Following the super successful release of Why is the Rum Gone? – Volume 1, Kahuna Kevin returned to his cocktail lab and created another stack of fine tiki drinks. After narrowing [...]
Become an encyclopedia of useful (and occasionally pointless) booze knowledge with a little help from one of our favorite books, Alcoholica Esoterica. ____________________________________________________ Finally, there’s a book that’s almost as much fun as having a couple of drinks. Alcoholica Esoterica presents the history and culture of booze as told by a writer with a knack [...]
Beautifully illustrated, beautifully designed, and beautifully crafted, this is the ultimate bar book by NYC’s most meticulous bartender. ___________________________________________________________ To say that PDT is a unique bar is an understatement. It recalls the era of hidden Prohibition speakeasies: to gain access, you walk into a raucous hot dog stand, step into a phone booth, and [...]
Looking for a holiday gift for your favorite rummy? Check out Micro-Distilleries in the US and Canada by David Rehner. It’s 300 pages of liquid inspiration! ___________________________________________________ Enjoying fine spirits is an experience to be savored. Micro-distilleries understand that, and their atmosphere provides you with an experience as unique as their spirits. Until now, no [...]
Another must-read book full of boozy inspiration makes it to our library. Boozehound: On the Trail of the Rare, the Obscure and the Overrated in Spirits. ___________________________________________________ While some may wonder, “Does the world really need another flavored vodka?” no one answers this question quite so memorably as spirits writer and raconteur Jason Wilson does in Boozehound. (By [...]
Craft cocktails interpreted by two of the industry’s best. Speakeasy: The Employees Only Guide to Classic Cocktails Reimagined is a must read. _____________________________________________________ Time-honored cocktails like the New York Sour and the Sidecar were born during the era of Prohibition, the blessedly bygone social experiment that turned drinking into an underground adventure. In those days, hard beverage options were usually made with homemade hooch and flavorings of dubious origin and quality. Thankfully, [...]
The Ritz Paris releases a super-cool new cocktail book by Bar Hemingway mixologist, Colin Peter Field called ‘The Ritz Paris: Mixing Drinks’. Check it out. ____________________________________________________ In the mood for a Mojito, a Margarita or a Caipirinha? Follow the counsel of Colin Peter Field, head barman of the legendary Hemingway Bar at the Ritz Paris, [...]
It’s time to throw a beach party! Mr. Boston has you covered with Summer Cocktails, the latest in their long line of top-notch drink manuals. _______________________________________________ Summer Cocktails When entertaining friends, it’s best to know what works when. Mr. Boston Summer Cocktails gives you tons of fresh ideas for keeping cool with refreshing cocktails that [...]
A new drinks manual hits the market. The Cocktail Handbook: Cool Drinks from Hawaii’s Hottest Bartenders is packed with craft cocktails with island style. _____________________________________________ Cool Drinks from Hawaii Nationally recognized Waikiki bartenders Jesse Greenleaf and Amie Fujiwara—along with 20 other celebrity Island mixologists—share more than 80 great drink recipes, plus inside tips on bar [...]
Another drink manual hits the market offering “A Collection of 40 Tiki-licious Rum Cocktails.” Sounds like something we might enjoy. Here’s our take. ____________________________________________________ A few weeks ago we got a message from our buddy, Kahuna Kevin, saying that his new drink maunal was written, designed, printed and ready to roll out the door to [...]
Mr. Boston Holiday Cocktails has the perfect drink for every season. From hot winter toddies to festive punches, seasonal cocktails are all the rage. Buy it at Amazon.
From Amazon – “Bartenders Jeff Hollinger and Bob Schwartz share their artisan approach for stunning creations.” A must for craft cocktail nerds. Get this and other great cocktail books at Amazon.
Grab your friends, pack up the station wagon and get ready for a Tiki ROAD TRIP!! This book by James Teitelbaum covers every attraction from coast to coast. Get it at Amazon.
Here’s another page-turner from Barbara Holland. Endangered Pleasures: In Defense of Naps, Bacon, Martinis, Profanity, and other Indulgences. Read on!!! Get it at Amazon.
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