Cocktails are back in vogue -whether for hosting a party or simply relaxing at home. But when unfamiliar bartending paraphernalia is involved, creating these concoctions can be daunting. A blender and the easy recipes from 400 Blender Cocktails are all that it takes to create truly delicious -- and sometimes decadent -- drinks that will amaze friends, colleagues and family members. The 400 recipes include cocktails for every occasion: *Holiday festivities will sparkle with a Cuban punch, a cranberry cooler, a coconut rum punch or a hot pink ginger *Long summer days will cool off quickly when sipping a frozen lichee daiquiri or a watermelon cosmo *Elegant affairs will be enhanced with an essence of pear martini, a gin fizz or a pineapple sparkler *Hangovers can be cured with a bitter morning or a hair of the clam In addition, there are valuable tips and techniques for turning any novice into a seasoned bartender. Also included are 40 alcohol-free drink recipes for other special occasions or special guests. AUTHOR: Andrew Chase is an accomplished chef and food editor as well as the co-author of The Blender Bible. He lives in Toronto. Alison Kent is an experienced certified chef and writer who has taught extensively. A recipe developer, stylist and writer at a national magazine, she lives in Toronto. Nicole Young is a recipe developer and food stylist. The author of Blender Baby Food and co-author of The Blender Bible, she lives in Toronto. 16 pages of colour photographs

Gin Fizz, Gimlet, French 75, Brandy Alexander, Pisco Sour, Singapore Sling, Sidecar, Dark and Stormy, Caipirinha, Margarita, Matador, Bloody Mary, White Russian, Vesper, Greyhound, Kamikaze, Missouri Mule, Pimms Cup, Fuzzy Navel, Kir Royale, Sazerac, Presbyterian, Man O War . . . Assouline's Vintage Cocktails explores the lost art of mixing the perfect drink with elegance and simplicity. With just a few ingredients and the right pour, this is the first and only book every host should stock in his or her bar. The vibrant and evocative photos of each drink were taken at the renowned Carlyle Hotel.

Cocktails have matured a lot recently. The old fashioned has ditched its maraschino cherry and started flirting with mezcal, herbs, and homemade bitters. If you love making cocktails, it?s time for your bar skills to grow up, too. The Classic & Craft Cocktail Recipe Book is the only complete up-to-date resource for making classic cocktails?with your own two hands. -- adapted from page 4 of cover.

Spirited is a global celebration of cocktails: iconic classics, cutting-edge concoctions, and lesser-known regional favorites. It spotlights recipes for drinks from 60 countries over 500 years, each with details of the era, locale, bar, or person who inspired or created it. With its contemporary design, photographs, infographics, and essays about cocktail culture, this is the most important book of cocktails researched and collected for the home drink maker. From flips and sours to tiki drinks and punches, Spirited is authoritative and accessible, and perfectly distills the cocktail's distinctive essence.

Meet Rich Woods, a.k.a The Cocktail Guy. At the forefront of the mixology revolution, Rich has been garnering fans and accolades through his creative reinventions of classic cocktails and exciting new drinks, all served with his signature innovative flair.In this, his first book, Rich unlocks the secrets of making creative cocktails at home, from mastering classic techniques, to flavouring alcohol through simple infusions and more complex distillations and making your own home-made bitters from herbs, spices, fruits and roots. At the centre of Rich’s creative process is an understanding and exploration of flavour; from the way it unravels on the palate to new and unique combinations that are designed to surprise and delight.The 70 drinks recipes are divided into chapters –‘Inspired by the Garden’ and ‘From the Kitchen’, all achievable for the home bartender, while the third chapter, ‘Iconoclastic’, covers 13 of Rich s most creative recipes with challenging ingredients and exciting combinations for the confident enthusiast who wants to impress a crowd. For the more adventurous reader, the final chapter, ‘Distillations and Infusions’, unlocks the alchemy of making your own distillations and liqueurs at home, from creating your own Beetroot & Chocolate Liqueur to transforming a leftover bottle of vodka with a few simple aromatics.Including key information on tools and techniques as well as infusing and distilling to imbue your drinks with maximum flavour, this is the ultimate guide to modern cocktailing for the home bartender.

Matt Whiley, AKA The Talented Mr Fox, traces the evolution of the modern bartender against the backdrop of cocktail history with this stylish cocktail recipe book. With more than 60 recipes made from spirit bases including gin, vodka, whiskey, bourbon and cognac, alongside expert advice on equipment and glassware, this is the complete kit to modern cocktail making at home! Learn to make delicious and original cocktails such as the Bangkok Penicillin or the Marmite Martini, Pea Wine or the Rok House Bellini Fermented Cucumber Syrup. From highly acclaimed mixologist and drinks consultant Matt Whiley, this unique cocktail recipe book is the perfect inspiration for creating your own modern drinks cabinet and the perfect how to guide to making delicious and highly creative cocktails from scratch.

Create Your Own Fresh, Homegrown Cocktails! Pure, intense, and flavorful—homemade cocktails are best straight from the source. Start in your garden or local market and create an in-season, made-from-scratch cocktail to lift your spirits and impress your guests. But be warned: Once you’ve tasted the fresh version of your favorite drink, you’ll never want to go back. Start by making your own syrups: —Simple syrup: an absolute staple and the base for unlimited concoctions —Herbal syrups including Thai Basil Syrup, Mint Syrup, and Lavender Syrup —Spice syrups, featuring Cinnamon Syrup, Ginger Syrup, and Orange Cardamom Syrup —Fruit/vegetable syrups such as Rhubarb Syrup, Pear Syrup, and Celery Syrup Make your own bar basics: —Fresh Citrus Cordials like the Ruby Red Grapefruit-Lemongrass Cordial —Classic garnishes, including real Cocktail Cherries and Cocktail Onions —Classic mixers like Grenadine, Ginger Beer Concentrate, and Bloody Mary Mix Make your own infusions: —Base spirits including Cucumber, Lemon & Dill Gin and Jalapeño-Cilantro Vodka —Limoncello: a homemade version of the Italian classic —Bitters: a cocktail classic with new, unique flavor combinations And explore the more than 50 drink recipes that feature your fresh, homemade creations!