The Martini by Alice Lascelles

The Martini by Alice Lascelles

A stylish take on the recipes, history and culture of a cocktail icon

‘Alice Lascelles has written a very apt book about the martini – it is crisp, elegant and dangerously seductive’ -- Niki Segnit
‘I could say a Martini requires nothing more… yet Alice improves it with wit and rigour.’ -- Tim Hayward
‘A gorgeous portrait of the king of cocktails! Alice Lascelles has created an irresistible immersion into the Martini, charting its evolution in stories and recipes, up to the best modern classics found around the world.’ -- Anistatia Miller and Jared Brown, Mixellany Limited
‘Alice has fine taste and is always meticulously researched so it makes me very happy to have her thoughts on vital matters such as Martini proportions, garnishes and which gin in this slim and perfect volume.’ -- Victoria Moore
‘As a lover of the longer drink, Alice has done the impossible – made me utterly fascinated and inquisitive about one of the shortest, most intense of cocktails. Everything about this book – the writing, the recipes, the photography, the love of life – is completely beguiling. A delight.’ -- Mark Diacono
‘Get to know your Martini. If you want to shake it, go right ahead! If you prefer it with a splash of bitters and a twist of Amalfi lemon, then enjoy. Many of these variations may not fit the mould of what's classically thought to be a Martini, but if you love it a certain way, that's what makes it the most memorable and perfect drink of all.’ -- Alessandro Palazzi, Dukes bar manager

Alice Lascelles is an award-winning journalist, author, presenter and drinks expert. She writes a popular column in the Financial Times covering cocktails, wine and spirits and can also often be found talking about drinks on BBC Radio 4 programmes including The Kitchen Cabinet and on the TV. Her definitive guide for the home bartender, The Cocktail Edit (2022), was named a ‘Book of the Year’ by The Times, The Financial Times, The Telegraph and Esquire. She is also a former winner of Fortnum & Mason’s Drinks Writer of the Year.& When she is not writing, Alice has a second life as a musician which has included touring with the White Stripes and releasing an album under the name Alice Gun. She lives in London with her husband and two sons.

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ISBN 13	9781837831357
ISBN 10	1837831351
Title	The Martini
Author	Alice Lascelles
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Year published	2024-09-26
Number of pages	176
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.