Brooklyn Bartender: A Modern Guide to Cocktails and Spirits

by Carey Jones

A first-of-its-kind collection, The Br ooklyn Bartender gathers 300 of the most innovative and exciting cocktail recipes from this booming destination borough at the height of its international popularity.

Brooklyn is one of the top trendsetting places in the world today. Its neighborhoods, artists, writers, restaurants, and, yes, drinking establishments set the pace for the rest of the nation. Brooklyn Bartender takes us behind the bar to experience 300 of the best and most inventive drinks being served today, plus tips for at-home mixologists. Organized by spirit, the recipes allow readers to replicate bartenders' signature drinks, from the ornate juleps and cobblers of Maison Premiere to the party-friendly "Frozemonade" at Extra Fancy to the namesake gin cocktail of Clover Club. Additional features include "5 Takes on the Martini" and variations on other classic drinks, as well as bartenders' recommendation for events, infused spirits, and more. Designed to be the perfect bar-side companion.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking

304 pages, Hardcover

First published May 24, 2016

Reviews

[Ksenia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reference book, great recipes, great location recommendations in Brooklyn. Classy presentation. Makes me want to visit every location referenced and meet the bartenders while sampling some of these drinks, and also inspires me to want to start mixing again.

[Mk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very nice book with useful information, interesting recommendations and beautiful pictures.
I believe it's a very beginner friendly book with many recipes that an amateur bartender can start using for experiments around the bar using different liquor types.

[Bridget · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fun tour of Brooklyn bars, though I bet it would be a more enjoyable read if I had been to any of them. I look forward to trying some of the cocktails!

[Josh Boggs · Rating 3 out of 5]

Several very good recipes, with useful subsections highlighting variants on classics or elucidating the use of certain underappreciated ingredients, e.g., applejack, old tom, et al. Equally useful is the subsection on syrups and shrubs, which is short and clear enough to make a good introduction on these subjects. Those with an eye towards atmosphere will appreciate the excellent photographs of these bars. Unfortunately, many of the recipes presented here are not within the reach of the domestic bartender, as the various fruits, herbs, amaros, and syrups called for would fill the fridge of one's home or spoil before they could be used in full.

[Melissa Hoyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best cocktail books I've read this year. So many creative yet easy recipes almost any home bartender could make them. No overly complicated techniques just well-balanced drinks. Will be trying these drinks out at work soon!