Tin House Books announces the reissue of one of the classic drink manuals, The Hour: A Cocktail Manifesto by Bernard DeVoto. You need to own this book!!! Check out the NY Times review.
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Rum Drinks by Judith Harris
0Caribbean foodie, Judith Harris, first discovered rum in the ’70′s. After penning a series of cookbooks she enters the world of cocktail manuals with Rum Drinks. . Click here for the Nola.com story.
Love for Remixed
2The Chicago-ist deems Beachbum Berry Remixed “the only tropical drink book you’ll ever need.” We couldn’t agree more. Go out and buy this book!! Read all about it at Chicago-ist!
A Bibulous Bibliography
2Dr. Bamboo digs into Remixed, the new book from cocktail icon Jeff “Beachbum” Berry. What does he think of it? Click here to find out.
Moonshine by Matthew Rowley
0Ever thought about distilling your own booze? If so, get on down to your local bookstore and pick up Moonshine. It’s well written, fun and super informative. Get it at Amazon.
Rum Running-a history
0Maritime history has many chapters and rum-running is among them. This captivating story is now told in a new textbook for high school students. Get the details here.
Remixed Trailer
1Wow!! Jeff “Beachbum” Berry’s new book, Remixed, is so cool that it has its own slick Hollywood-style trailer. Watch it here.
The Fine Art of Mixing Drinks
1David Embury’s classic drinks manuel is available in hard back once again (actually, since 2008.) This is pre-Prohibition mixology at its best. Pick it up at Amazon.
The Joy of Mixology
0History, etiquette, technique and instruction – As one of the definitive cocktail books, Gary Regan’s The Joy of Mixology covers every base. Get it at Amazon.
Bar La Florida Cocktails 1935
1Part of a series of reprinted bartending manuals, Bar La Florida Cocktails will help you discover the libations of one of Havana’s legendary watering holes. Pick it up at Amazon.
Craft Of The Cocktail
2Looking for inspiration? Looking to be entertained? Pick up a copy of Dale DeGroff’s Craft of the Cocktail. It’s still one of the best manuals available. Check it out here.
Book Club w/ Dr. Bamboo
2Looking for quality cocktail recipes and all around good reading? Dr. Bamboo recommends the new edition of Vintage Spirits & Forgotten Cocktails. Read the review here.
Handbook For Hosts
1Written in 1949, Esquire’s Handbook for Hosts will teach you to plan a cool party, invite the right people, prepare the best food and drink and recover in style. Pick it up at Amazon.com.
Cuba-The Legend of Rum
0Four well-known journalists and booze advocates collaborate on a new book about rum, it’s history and how Cuba played a role in it’s global success. Get it at Amazon.com.
Mr. Boston – Platinum
0The undisputed king of bar guides just got a little better. Mr. Boston releases a Platinum Edition with even more cocktail mojo! Pick it up at Amazon.com.
