12 bottle bar [electronic resource] : a dozen bottles : hundreds of cocktails

ISBN:

9780761181385

Title:

Author:

Solmonson, David.

Personal Author:

Solmonson, David.

Publication Information:

New York : Workman Publishing Company, 2014.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (250 p.)

General Note:

Description based upon print version of record.

Contents:

Introduction -- Chapter 1: Tools of the Trade -- Chapter 2: The 1 Bottle Bar -- Chapter 3: The 3 Bottle Bar -- Chapter 4: The 4 Bottle Bar -- The 12 Bottles -- Chapter 5: Brandy -- The Drinks -- Sweet & Fruity -- Tangy & Citrusy -- Strong -- Chapter 6: Dry Gin -- The Drinks -- Sweet & Fruity -- Tangy & Citrusy -- Strong -- Chapter 7: Genever -- The Drinks -- Sweet & Fruity -- Tangy & Citrusy -- Strong -- Chapter 8: Amber Rum -- The Drinks -- Sweet & Fruity -- Tangy & Citrusy -- Strong -- Chapter 9: White Rum -- The Drinks -- Sweet & Fruity -- Tangy & Citrusy -- Strong -- Chapter 10: Rye Whiskey -- The Drinks -- Sweet & Fruity -- Tangy & Citrusy -- Strong -- Chapter 11: Vodka -- The Drinks -- Sweet & Fruity -- Tangy & Citrus -- Strong -- Chapter 12: Orange Liqueur -- The Drinks -- Chapter 13: Dry & Sweet Vermouth -- The Drinks -- Chapter 14: Aromatic & Orange Bitters -- The Drinks -- Putting it all Together -- Chapter 15: On Being a Good Host -- Chapter 16: Beer, Wine & Cider Drinks -- The Drinks -- Beer -- Wine -- Cider -- Chapter 17: Virgin Drinks -- Chapter 18: Garnishes, Syrups & Liqueurs -- The Recipes" -- Garnishes -- Syrups et al. -- Liqueurs & Infusions -- Resources -- Drinks by Theme -- DIY Cocktail Bars.

Subject Term:

Cocktails.

Added Author:

Solmonson, Lesley Jacobs.

Format:

Electronic Resources

Electronic Access:

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Publication Date:

2014

Publication Information:

New York : Workman Publishing Company, 2014.

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Summary

It's a system, a tool kit, a recipe book. Beginning with one irresistible idea--a complete home bar of just 12 key bottles--here's how to make more than 200 classic and unique mixed drinks, including sours, slings, toddies, and highballs, plus the perfect Martini, the perfect Manhattan, and the perfect Mint Julep.

It's a surprising guide--tequila didn't make the cut, and neither did bourbon, but genever did. And it's a literate guide--describing with great liveliness everything from the importance of vermouth and bitters (the "salt and pepper" of mixology) to the story of a punch bowl so big it was stirred by a boy in a rowboat.

Author Notes

David Solmonson and Lesley Jacobs Solmonson are the husband-and-wife publishers of the popular blog 12bottlebar.com. Mr. Solmonson has written for both film and television, while Ms. Solmonson, spirits and wine writer for L.A. Weekly, is also the author of Gin: A Global History and the forthcoming Liqueur: A Global History . The Solmonsons live in Los Angeles.

Reviews (1)

Library Journal Review

While many people may have a cocktail recipe or two at the ready, it can seem daunting to stock one's home with the supplies and ingredients needed to create and sample a variety of drinks, especially since many cocktail books demand obscure or expensive ingredients for single recipes. In the Solmonson's first book, the husband-and-wife team's solution is a core set of 12 bottles featuring such stalwarts as gin and golden rum and surprises including absinthe and genever, omitting some common spirits such as vodka and tequila. These building blocks will enable readers to craft a wide range of easy drinks (classic martinis and sours, for example) as well as more involved ones (the Tom and Jerry uses five ingredients including egg batter). The progression from simple to complex and the categorization of cocktails by key ingredient is helpful, and the recipes are clearly written. The authors, meanwhile, encourage experimentation and swapping ingredients to create other, related cocktails. VERDICT This title is sure to have readers wanting to set up home bars and begin exploring for new favorites. Highly recommended for all public libraries.-Peter Hepburn, Coll. of the Canyons Lib., Santa Clarita, CA (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.