The Encyclopedia of Cocktails by Robert Simonson

The Encyclopedia of Cocktails by Robert Simonson

A lively A-to-Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and New York Times cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson.

"The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is akin to a perfect bar, chock-full of traditional wisdom along with intriguing new information."-Toby Maloney, founder of The Violet Hour and author of The Bartender's Manifesto

How did the Old-Fashioned get its name, and why has the drink endured? What drinks were invented by Sam Ross?What was the Pegu Club, and who bartended there? In The Encyclopedia of Cocktails, Robert Simonson catalogues all the essential people, places, and drinks that make up our cocktail history in a refreshing take on the conventional reference book.

New York Times cocktail and spirits writer Robert Simonson's witty and opinionated presentation of the bar world is a refreshing look at all things cocktail-related. There are more than 100 drink recipes, from the Adonis to the Zombie, with vivid illustrations throughout. Simonson also includes entries for spirits from absinthe to vodka and illuminates the origins of each. This guide isn't a strictly academic text, nor is it simply a collection of drink recipes-it isan animated, sometimes irreverenthistorical journey highlighting the preeminent bars and top bartenders of record.

The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is perfect for cocktail nerds as well as anyone interested in learning about cocktail culture. It's both a recipe book and a reference guide to keep near the bar or flip through while sipping your favorite libation.

Robert Simonson writes about cocktails, spirits, bars, and bartenders for the New York Times. He is also a contributing editor and columnist at PUNCH. His books include The Old-Fashioned, A Proper Drink, and 3-Ingredient Cocktails, which was nominated for a James Beard Award. He was also a primary contributor to The Essential New York Times Book of Cocktails. His work, which has appeared in Saveur, Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, New York magazine, and Lucky Peach, has been nominated for a total of eleven Spirited Awards and three IACP Awards. A native of Wisconsin, he lives in Brooklyn.

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ISBN 13	9781984860668
ISBN 10	1984860666
Title	The Encyclopedia of Cocktails
Author	Robert Simonson
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale
Year published	2023-10-17
Number of pages	320
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