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The Encyclopedia of Cocktails

The People, Bars & Drinks, with More Than 100 Recipes

by Robert Simonson
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A lively A-to-Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson.
“The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is akin to a perfect bar, chock-full of traditional wisdom along with intriguing new information.”—Toby Maloney, founder of The Violet Hour and author of The Bartender’s Manifesto
How did the Old-Fashioned get its name, and why has the drink endured? What drinks were invented by Sam Ross? What was the Pegu Club, and who bartended there? In The Encyclopedia of Cocktails, Robert Simonson catalogues all the essential people, places, and drinks that make up our cocktail history in a refreshing take on the conventional reference book.
New York Times cocktail and spirits writer Robert Simonson's witty and opinionated presentation of the bar world is a refreshing look at all things cocktail-related. There are more than 100 drink recipes, from the Adonis to the Zombie, with vivid illustrations throughout. Simonson also includes entries for spirits from absinthe to vodka and illuminates the origins of each. This guide isn't a strictly academic text, nor is it simply a collection of drink recipes—it is an animated, sometimes irreverent historical journey highlighting the preeminent bars and top bartenders of record.
The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is perfect for cocktail nerds as well as anyone interested in learning about cocktail culture. It's both a recipe book and a reference guide to keep near the bar or flip through while sipping your favorite libation.

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    October 17, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9781984860675

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      • ISBN: 9781984860675
      • File size: 58890 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      October 1, 2023
      This book from James Beard Award-winner and New York Times cooking contributor Simonson has the feel of a vintage collage of recipes, spirits labels, and pictures that you might find shellacked and hung in a home basement bar. The illustrations and nostalgic color palette deliver that hip, throwback vibe and take readers on a journey through mixological history, from low-ceilinged taverns to the fanciest of lounges. Simonson doesn't claim to be comprehensive, but with over 100 recipes, readers will find classic favorites, modern mixes, and wild card drinks. In addition to recipes, Simonson covers cocktails' origins, their creators, and the bars that made them famous. Readers will also learn about how spirits are made and the libations they contribute to. Home mixologists may find the encyclopedic layout clunky for practical use (a reference to a drink doesn't include the page number of where to find it, for example), but the charm and thorough nature of Simonson's book make it a pleasure to thumb through and will delight readers.

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