William Schmidt's The Flowing Bowl - When and What to Drink

Author: William Schmidt
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528799119
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 222

Book Description
A timeless collection of classic cocktail recipes from the Golden Age of Mixology. This vintage guide to cocktail making features well-known recipes for mixed drinks as well as unique and innovative beverages. Detailing meticulous instructions on the timing and presentation of each drink, William Schmidt's The Flowing Bowl - When and What to Drink is an essential guide for any bartender or cocktail enthusiast. First published in 1892, this new edition from Vintage Cookery Books features an introduction to mixed drinks by William Schimdt and advisory excerpts from Joseph L. Haywood's Mixology (1898).

Whisky: The Manual

Author: Dave Broom
Publisher: Mitchell Beazley
ISBN: 1845338669
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 502

Book Description
This highly accessible and enjoyable guide is full of practical and fascinating information about how to enjoy whisky. All whisky styles are covered, including (just whisper it) blends. Along the way a good few myths are exploded, including the idea that whisky has to be taken neat. In 'What to Drink', world-renowned expert Dave Broom explores flavour camps - how to understand a style of whisky - and moves on to provide extensive tasting notes of the major brands, demonstrating whisky's extraordinary diversity. In 'How to Drink', he sets out how to enjoy whisky in myriad ways - using water and mixers, from soda to green tea; and in cocktails, from the Manhattan to the Rusty Nail. He even looks at pairing whisky and food. Whisky: The Manual is a spirited, entertaining and no-nonsense guide, dispelling the mysteries of whisky and unlocking a whole host of exciting possibilities for this magical drink.

Flowing Bowl

Author: A. Schmidt
Publisher: Applewood Books
ISBN: 1429011831
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 310

Book Description
First published in 1892, this is a collection of classic cocktail recipes. "Only William" provides the amateur and professional mixologist with recipes for mixed drinks and punches, as well as advice and history on beers, wines and other non-alcoholic beverages

Martini, Straight Up

Author: Lowell Edmunds
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421437686
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 229

Book Description
Originally published in 1998. From its contested origins in nineteenth-century California; through its popularity among the smart set of the 1930s, world leaders of the 1940s, and the men in the gray flannel suits of the 1950s; to its resurgence among today's retro-hipsters: Lowell Edmunds traces the history and cultural significance of the cocktail H. L. Mencken called "the only American invention as perfect as a sonnet."

The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book

Author: Frank Caiafa
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0698136063
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 418

Book Description
Essential for the home bar cocktail enthusiast and the professional bartender alike “The textbook for a new generation.” —Jeffrey Morgenthaler, author of The Bar Book “A true classic in its own right . . . that will be used as a reference for the next 100 years and more.” —Gaz Regan, author of The Joy of Mixology 2017 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION BOOK AWARD NOMINEE: BEVERAGE 2017 SPIRITED AWARD® NOMINEE: BEST NEW COCKTAIL & BARTENDING BOOK Frank Caiafa—bar manager of the legendary Peacock Alley bar in the Waldorf Astoria—stirs in recipes, history, and how-to while serving up a heady mix of the world’s greatest cocktails. Learn to easily prepare pre-Prohibition classics such as the original Manhattan, or daiquiris just as Hemingway preferred them. Caiafa also introduces his own award-winning creations, including the Cole Porter, an enhanced whiskey sour named for the famous Waldorf resident. Each recipe features tips and variations along with notes on the drink’s history, so you can master the basics, then get adventurous—and impress fellow drinkers with fascinating cocktail trivia. The book also provides advice on setting up your home bar and scaling up your favorite recipe for a party. Since it first opened in 1893, the Waldorf Astoria New York has been one of the world’s most iconic hotels, and Peacock Alley its most iconic bar. Whether you’re a novice who’s never adventured beyond a gin and tonic or an expert looking to expand your repertoire, The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book is the only cocktail guide you need on your shelf.

The Manhattan

Author: Philip Greene
Publisher: Union Square & Co.
ISBN: 1454936207
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 266

Book Description
When the Manhattan came along, it changed everything. As Gotham’s finest watering holes embraced the new concoction, the original cocktail soon became old hat and known as the Old-Fashioned. Cocktail historian Philip Greene expertly traces the evolution of this new drink from its competing origin stories through its continuing influence and extensive progeny, including the almighty Martini itself. Richly illustrated with vintage ads and artwork and luxe photographs, this definitive, illustrated story of the Manhattan also offers 65 easy-to-follow recipes. Classic variations and contemporary updates range from the Brooklyn and the Vesper to the Little Italy and Red Hook. If you’re thirsty for a good story, you’ve come to the right place.

The Flowing Bowl

Author: Edward Spencer
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 225

Book Description
In 'The Flowing Bowl,' Edward Spencer embarks on a spirited odyssey through the rich tapestry of beverages that have quenched the human thirst across various eras and cultures. Spencer's literary concoction blends diligent research with an engaging narrative style, creating a treatise that is part history and part practical guide. His descriptive prowess transports readers to the convivial taverns of yesteryear, detailing the origins, preparation, and social significance of drinks both celebrated and obscure, while interspersed anecdotes lend a personal touch to the historical chronicle. The book's thorough treatment makes it not only an insightful look at the cultural mores encapsulated within drinking traditions but also an invaluable resource for those seeking to recreate the concoctions of bygone days. Edward Spencer emerges as a bibliognostic epicurean whose pursuits in chronicling the libations of ancient to modern times reflect a profound appreciation for the ritual and fellowship found in the act of drinking. His interest in cultural history, combined with a penchant for storytelling, imbues 'The Flowing Bowl' with authenticity and charm. It is likely his own experiences and curiosity led to this comprehensive compilation, appealing to enthusiasts of history, gastronomy, and the social customs that beverages have both shaped and mirrored throughout the centuries. 'The Flowing Bowl' is not merely a catalogue of drinks; it is an invitation to explore the intricate relationships between society and its potions of choice. This volume comes highly recommended for historians, mixologists, and literary connoisseurs alike. Its meticulous attention to detail and evocative prose make it an irreplaceable addition to the pantheon of culinary literature, certain to enchant and educate readers with every page turned. Spencer's work provides a voluminous and vivacious glimpse into the narrative of humanity as told through the story of its drinks, making 'The Flowing Bowl' a book to be savored as one would a fine vintage or a meticulously crafted cocktail.

Pour Me Another

Author: J. M. Hirsch
Publisher: Voracious
ISBN: 031632552X
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 789

Book Description
Choose your own cocktail adventure: Use the drinks you already love to explore a world of delicious new spirits, combinations, and flavors. You know what you like to drink—but what’s next? Expert mixologist and James Beard Award-winning editorial director of Milk Street J.M. Hirsch has the answer in Pour Me Another, where every recipe helps you choose your next drink. Consider the rum Mojito. If that’s your go-to, you might not consider yourself a bourbon drinker. But a whiskey Mint Julep delivers many of the same refreshing, minty notes. And from there it’s a short jump to a vodka Mint Fizz, which livens things up with lemon and almond syrup. Or maybe you’re a bourbon Old Fashioned drinker. Pour Me Another guides you to a gin Bijou, which brings in Manhattan-like notes. Then try a Vieux Carré, with herbal notes atop peppery rye. Soon you’re sipping a Mexican Vieux Carré, which uses tequila for a similar rich and spicy effect. If a Gin & Tonic is more your speed, head toward tropical territory with a gingery Lime in de Coconut. Like that one? Go for a Coconut-Lime Daiquiri next. Everyone loves a Margarita, but have you tried the Manhattan-inspired La Rosita? Discover the versatility of vodka with a cousin to the Martini, in the botanical Stupid Cupid. No matter your taste or liquor of choice, Pour Me Another guides you to a new world of drinks you’ll love. It’s an essential handbook for cocktail lovers and home mixologists everywhere.

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ISBN:
Category : American literature
Languages : en
Pages : 1008

Book Description

Lost Recipes of Prohibition: Notes from a Bootlegger's Manual

Author: Matthew Rowley
Publisher: The Countryman Press
ISBN: 1581576358
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Prompted by a found notebook of illicit booze recipes, here are more than 100 secret and forgotten formulas for cordials, bitters, spirits, and cocktails, gorgeously illustrated and explained. American Prohibition was far from watertight. If you knew the right people, or the right place to be, you could get a drink—most likely a variation of the real thing, made by blending smuggled, industrial alcohol or homemade moonshines with extracts, herbs, and oils to imitate the aroma and taste of familiar spirits. Most of the illegal recipes were written out by hand and secretly shared. The “lost recipes” in this book come from one such compilation, a journal hidden within an antique book of poetry, with 300 entries on making liquors, cordials, absinthe, bitters, and wine. Lost Recipes of Prohibition features more than 70 pages from this notebook, with explanations and descriptions for real and faked spirits. Readers will also find historic and modern cocktails from some of today's leading bartenders, including rum shrubs, DIY summer cups, sugar-frosted "ice" cordials, 19th- and 21st-century cinnamon whiskeys, homemade creme de menthe, absinthe-spiked cocktail onions, caramel lemonade, and more.