The Curious Bartender's Home Bar Kit

Stephenson, Tristan

ISBN 10 : 1849758972 ISBN 13 : 9781849758970

Editeur : Ryland Peters & Small, 2017

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Présentation de l'éditeur :

An expert guide to setting up a home bar plus 30 recipe cards and an essential piece of cocktail-making equipment all in one box set.

An expert guide to setting up a home bar plus 30 recipe cards and an essential piece of cocktail-making equipment all in one box set.

Preparing a first-class cocktail relies upon a deep understanding of its ingredients and the delicate alchemy of how they work together. Nobody understands this better than Tristan Stephenson – drinks industry consultant, bar owner, restaurateur and author of five books on the subject of drinks and drinking. Here he offers expert advice on the fundamentals of home mixology and explains the practical cocktail-making techniques that every keen home barman should master, from how to build a drink in a glass to preparing a variety of garnishes. Next Tristan showcases a selection of classic and modern cocktails on a deck of 4-colour laminated recipe cards included in the pack. The intriguing origin of each drink is explained and the colourful historical characters who inspired or created them are introduced. Recipes include drinks with gin, rum, tequila, whiskey and brandy bases and you’ll find familiar classics such as the Manhattan, Negroni, and Martini, discover lesser known vintage gems including the Martinez and Aviation and modern favourties the Espresso Martini and Mojito. Also included is a cocktail jigger – the essential piece of cocktail-making kit for any enthusiast.

Biographie de l'auteur :

Tristan Stephenson is renowned as one of the leading experts in the bar community on cocktail science and molecular mixology. In 2005 he set up the bar at Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall, before taking on a role as Brand Ambassador for the Reserve Brands Group in 2007, training bartenders at some of the highest regarded bars and restaurants in the UK, including The Ritz. In 2009 he co-founded Fluid Movement, a breakthrough consultancy company for the drinks industry which lead to the opening of his London bars Purl, The Worship Street Whistling Shop and Black Rock. Tristan makes TV appearances, is a contributor to print and online drinks publications and a judge at international spirit competitions. He is the author of the bestselling The Curious Bartender: The Artistry & Alchemy of Creating the Perfect Cocktail; the following books in the Curious Bartender series: An Odyssey of Malt, Bourbon & Rye Whiskies; Gin Palace; and Rum Revolution.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: Ryland Peters & Small
• Date d'édition: 2017
• ISBN 10: 1849758972
• ISBN 13: 9781849758970
• Reliure: Coffret produits
• Nombre de pages: 64