The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale Degroff

The Craft of the Cocktail by Dale Degroff

The first real cookbook for cocktails, featuring 500 recipes from the wolrd's premier mixologist, Dale DeGroff.

Covering the entire breadth of this rich subject, The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history, personalities, and anecdotes; it shows you how to set up a bar, master important techniques, and use tools correctly; and it delivers unique concoctions, many featuring DeGroff's signature use of fresh juices, as well as all the classics.

It begins with the history of spirits, how they're made (but without too much boring science), the development of the mixed drink, and the culture it created, all drawn from DeGroff's vast library of vintage cocktail books. Then on to stocking the essential bar, choosing the right tools and ingredients, and mastering key techniques--the same information that DeGroff shares with the bartenders he trains in seminars and through his videos. And then the meat of the matter: 500 recipes, including everything from tried-and-true classics to of-the-moment originals. Throughout are rich stories, vintage recipes, fast facts, and other entertaining asides.

Beautiful color photographs and a striking design round out the cookbook approach to this subject, highlighting the difference between an under-the-bar handbook and a stylish, full-blown treatment. The Craft of the Cocktail is that treatment, destined to become the bible of the bar.

DALE DeGROFF, dubbed the Billy Graham of the Holy Spirits by the London Tribune and a master by Martha Stewart, is widely regarded as the world's foremost mixologist. The New York Times, The New Yorker, GQ, Entertainment Weekly, Penthouse, Food & Wine, and Forbes have all covered him, as have Martha Stewart Living and Today. Dale ran the bar at New York City's Rainbow Room for twelve years and now works as a consultant for famous restaurants like Balthazar. He's taught at places like the Culinary Institute of America (where he also appears in their bartending video) and the Institute for Culinary Education. Dale DeGroff's website is www.kingcocktail.com.

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ISBN 13	9780609608753
ISBN 10	0609608754
Title	The Craft of the Cocktail
Author	Dale Degroff
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Random House USA Inc
Year published	2002-10-15
Number of pages	240
Prizes	Winner of IACP Crystal Whisk Award (First Book) 2003
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.