The focus of this informative and entertaining book is on crafting delicious cocktails at home. The author begins by presenting the best of the timeless ones, digging deeply into their frequently murky but always engaging history. You'll find out how these enduring cocktails got their names and how they evolved over the years. Expect to smile as you read.
You'll learn how to readily prepare each classic, as well as the author's own appealing creations. He plainly describes many helpful terms associated with making mixed drinks. You'll discover "cocktail language" and the various spirits, mixers, adornments, and tools used to prepare ambrosial drinks. Furthermore, he spirits you out of your house with a host of tips to make visits to cocktail bars more enjoyable.
This witty, friendly look at cocktails is not for professional mixologists. But if you wish to make appealing drinks for yourself and your appreciative guests, this is the book. Salud!