The Art of Mixology: Classic Cocktails and Curious Concoctions

by Love Food (Creator), Parragon Books (Publisher), Cottage Door Press (Publisher)

Become your own bartender and create new, delicious concoctions at home with this collection of artisan cocktail recipes. In addition to craft drinks and techniques, this book also covers traditional mixology methods and features classic cocktails that never go out of styles, such as the Mai Tai, Marilyn Monroe, and Zombie. Are you craving a cocktail but not the alcohol? Try your hand at making mock-tails with recipes for the Ginger Fizz, Long Boat, Sober Sunday, or Cranberry Energizer. Let the cocktail hour commence with more than 200 recipes to choose from! Collect all of the titles in our Mixology series - Bourbon & Whiskey, Gin, Rum, and now including Word Search Intoxicating Puzzles and holiday essential Making Spirits Bright.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, Nonfiction, Reference, Drinking, Food and Drink

192 pages, Hardcover

First published August 20, 2015

About the author

In 2007, Parragon Books launched its global cookbook imprint, 'LOVE FOOD'. Core series include Step by Step, Good Food Made Simple, Food Heroes, and 100 Best Recipes as well as stand alone titles.

Reviews

[Jess the Shelf-Declared Bibliophile · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great compilation of all kinds of drinks to try! Beautiful pictures and garnish ideas included!

[Bryce Raffle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I haven’t tried all the recipes in this book, but there are a few classic cocktails in this book that don’t follow classic instructions, such as the Death in the Afternoon, which is traditionally an absinthe cocktail, but in this book doesn’t include absinthe. The instructions are clear and the pictures are well done. This book looks great on my bookshelf.

[Cathryne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great starter cocktail book. Explains how to make the different types of cocktails, which ice is best, which glass is best and how to layer the ingredients. If you are starting to venture into the cocktail / mocktail world, would highly recommend this book.

[Sarvenaz · Rating 3 out of 5]

برای دونستن چند تا اصطلاح و روش ترکیب و ابزار و اینجور چیزا منبع خوبیه بنظرم ولی خب اصلا توضیحی‌ از اینکه چیا با چیا مچ میشن نبود یا کلا قضیه میکسولوژی spirit ها رو نداشت (راستش چیزی که انتظارشو داشتم نبود ولی خب منم دقیق نمیدونستم چجوری قراره باشه)
خیلی از رسپیاشو سیو کردم که درست کنم بعدا و وای حتما یروزی میرم سراغ flying grasshopper
a couple of my saved recipes: Disco Dancer, Hurricane (dark rum spirited), Minted Diamonds

[Valleri · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most delicious drinks reside in the making of this book. Well worth the price for the amount of creative, classic and clever new drinks it describes how to make. Excellent for both beginners and those who have been drinking for years lol There's something useful for everyone (over the age of 21) in this book!

[James Zaksek · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fun book to read through. I enjoyed some of the recipes they included and critiqued some of my work when it comes to making certain drinks. I will be coming back to this book many times this year for reference on some things I marked to come back and read later. This book was thorough and knowledgeable in both material and application of craft. Excellent present from the girlfriend!

[David · Rating 2 out of 5]

Un libro de recetas sin mucho que aportar extra. Los cocteles se me hicieron muy simples y en ocasiones con mezclas que parecieran no tener sentido. Creo que la mejor parte fue la sección de los cocteles sin alcohol. Realmente no me pareció un libro imprescindible ni artístico como su nombre lo dice.

[Joel Haas · Rating 2 out of 5]

There are many, many books with drink recipes. This is just one more.

It includes some nice photography but is just, functionally, a list of context-less cocktails. The information is not any more helpful than a quick online search.

[Jennifer Kidwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a “layup” book (quick read) and a delightful gift from my son’s very thoughtful girlfriend. I didn’t give it 5 stars because there is no margarita recipe! 😀 Will be a fun addition to my bar and will definitely try many of the “classic cocktails and curious concoctions”.

[Andrianna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Solid recipes, and I like that they all have pictures. But the formatting is a little odd and the font choices aren't the easiest to read.

[Bobbi J Aker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great gift idea!!!

[Cordially Invited · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of simple cocktails anyone can put together. Each drink is accompanied by easy directions and a photo. There are enough flavours to satisfy everyone.

[Mehdi]

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