Signature Cocktails
Description
ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: Epicurious, Vice, Food & Wine
A HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SELECTION: Bloomberg, Saveur, Imbibe, Good Housekeeping, Sharp Magazine, Liquor.com, ELLE Decoration
A collection of 200 iconic drinks from around the globe, each of which has changed the culture of the cocktail
A signature cocktail is a bespoke drink that expresses the nature of the time, person, or place for which it was created. In this book, the author curates a collection of the most celebrated cocktails – from well-known classics such as the Bellini, to the up-to-the-minute Twin Cities from New York’s ultra-hip Dead Rabbit bar.
Signature cocktails have become an increasingly popular way to define the style and character of a celebrated establishment and the talented mixologists behind them. Each unique drink in this collection is accompanied by the name of the creator, place and date of invention, alongside a specially commissioned image, easy-to-follow recipe, and a fascinating insight into its unique story.
Covering almost 600 years of cocktail history, this elegant and uniquely focused collection will appeal to a wide range of readers – from lovers of cocktails to everyone who enjoys entertaining, food, and culture, to mixologists, bartenders, and industry professionals.
Praise for Signature Cocktails
‘Heavy on the research, rich in detail and history, and packed with the kind of handy facts you can break out at the next dull party you attend.’ – Forbes
‘Surprisingly succinct … Makes whipping up these at home drinks just a little bit easier.’ – Food & Wine
‘Beautifully photographed … There’s something for every mood and flavor preference in this volume.’ – Epicurious, Best Cookbooks of 2023
‘Even if you don’t make any of the 200 drinks in this beautiful compendium, the images provide enough eye candy to make the browsing worthwhile.’ – Good Housekeeping, Best New Cocktail Book
‘The level of research here is astonishing, but it’s all presented in a super accessible and enjoyable way ... A must for anybody interested in cocktail history.’ – VICE, Best Cookbooks of 2023
‘The rare coffee-table book that can actually be used.’ – Bloomberg
‘[This] epic tome is one of the most comprehensive surveys of cocktail recipes you can find.’ – Food Network
‘If you know an avid home bartender – whether they're a budding mixologist or are well skilled with a shaker – this no-nonsense collection is sure to become their new cocktail bible.’ – Country Living
‘Anyone who has ever savoured a perfectly mixed Old Fashioned will appreciate cocktail connoisseur Amanda Schuster’s tribute to the greatest drinks of all time.’ – Elle Decoration
‘Essential reading.’ – Restaurant
‘Essential … Whether you crave a classic Bellini, a trending Espresso Martini, or the new Panamanian creation the Bird of Paradise Fizz, there are plenty of tipples here to tickle your fancy.’ – Saveur
‘Uniquely focused [and] elegant.’ – T: The New York Times Style Magazine Australia
‘A beautiful (and easy-to-follow) drinks guide that’ll happily sit on your table.’ – InsideHook
‘Explores 200 iconic cocktails—complete with recipes and gorgeous photos—and what makes each of them a signature drink.’ – Imbibe
‘This will be your ultimate guide to making the ‘perfect’ cocktail—not only the classics, but maybe even a signature drink of your own.’ – WERD
‘A compelling read … A must for anyone who would wish to sound savvy when discussing cocktails.’ – Vancouver Sun
‘An excellent introduction to newbies on how the cocktail developed over the years and was influenced by the locales where they were created.’ – Good Spirit News