Regarding Cocktails by Sasha Petraske

Regarding Cocktails by Sasha Petraske

Regarding Cocktails is the only book from the late Sasha Petraske, the legendary bartender who changed cocktail culture with his speakeasy-style bar Milk & Honey. Forewords by Dale DeGroff and Robert Simonson. Here are 85 cocktail recipes from his repertoire – the beloved classics and modern variations – with stories from the bartenders he personally trained. Ingredients, measurements, and preparations are beautifully illustrated so that readers can make professional cocktails at home. Sasha's advice for keeping the home bar, as well as his musings, are collected here to inspire a new generation of bartenders and cocktail enthusiasts.

'Understated and impressive.. [Regarding Cocktails] embraces a no-nonsense, non-splashy approach to drink-making... As much about human connection as it is about jiggers and bitters.' – Wall Street Journal

'Sasha Petraske's tome is filled with recipes and musings sure to delight the at-home bartender and inspire a whole new take on happy hour.' – TODAY

'An enlightening glimpse into one of the people responsible for America's craft cocktail movement.' – Epicurious

'Should be on every drink lovers' bookshelf for its simple, delicious - and meticulous - recipes.' – Telegraph

'This brilliant book is packed with over eighty classic and modern recipes composed by the late Sasha Petraske ... It not only makes for a gorgeous addition to your bar cart, it's an excellent gift for any mixologists on your list.' – goop

'If you're looking for a more classically-oriented take on cocktail history and recipes, I recommend the late Sasha Petraske's Regarding Cocktails .' – Saveur

'A beautiful but bittersweet insight into Sasha Petraske's world, packed with recipes and stories from bartenders he trained, as well as anecdotes and musings from the man himself on everything from the home bar to posture and etiquette.' –  Olive

Sasha Petraske opened Milk & Honey, a speakeasy cocktail bar in New York, in 2000. He later had ventures in New York, London, and Australia. Sasha and his bars won numerous competitions and awards. He lived in New York until his untimely death in 2015. His wife, New York-based Georgette Moger-Petraske, is a spirits writer.

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ISBN 13	9780714872810
ISBN 10	0714872814
Title	Regarding Cocktails
Author	Sasha Petraske
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Phaidon Press Ltd
Year published	2016-10-31
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.