Cock‚A[tail (kŏk'tāl') n: a many-splendored creation believed by some to have been born, bred, and elevated from mere libation to lifestyle in New Orleans. In BIG EASY COCKTAILS, chef Jimmy Bannos pays tribute to the Crescent City with a host of recipes for truly classic cocktails like the Mint Julep, newfangled concoctions like the Gentilly Sunrise, and snacks and appetizers inspired by Creole and Cajun cuisines.A colorful collection of cocktail and snack recipes that capture the authentic flavors and spirit of New Orleans.A portion of the book's proceeds will be donated to support Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.Includes 50 cocktail and 35 appetizer recipes plus 30 food and location photos.Features recommended music selections to accompany each cocktail recipe and a list of New Orleans-related books and movies.

N'awlins. Crescent City. The Big Easy. New Orleans is full of culture and at the heart of this culture…cocktails! Immerse yourself in the magic and mystery of the city with this fun and elegant new guide to the best bars and cocktails of New Orleans. Far more than just a cocktail recipe book, New Orleans Cocktails features signature creations by the best mixologists in the Big Easy, inspired by Crescent City musicians, writers, and revolutionaries alike featuring: - More than 100 of New Orleans' most exciting cocktails and bartender originals, including: New Orleans classics like the Sazerac (at the Sazerac Bar, of course) and Arnaud's twist on the French 75, drinks inspired by the city's history, like the absinthe-filled Jean LaFitte Cocktail - A Brief History of New Orleans cocktails - Soundtrack suggestions to transport you to the birthplace of Jazz - Bartending techniques and preparations to make exquisite cocktails at home - Tips for the first-time New Orleans visitor drinking their way around the city - Cocktail terminology for understanding what you hear and what you read - Iconic drinks like the Classic Hurricane that will transport you to Bourbon Street You'll also find invaluable insider tips from local bartenders, including a Q&A with Ann Tuennerman, founder of Tales of the Cocktail! Concoct your own authentic Mardi Gras celebration without ever leaving your zip code with this comprehensive guide to the art of New Orleans cocktail making.

A hip, accessible guide to batch cocktail-making for entertaining, with 65 recipes that can be made hours—or weeks!—ahead of time so that hosts and hostesses have one less thing to worry about as the doorbell rings. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY BUZZFEED As anyone who has hosted a dinner party knows, cocktail hour is the most fun part of the evening for guests—but the most stressful for whomever is in charge of keeping the drinks flowing. The solution, though, is simple: batch it! In this fun collection, Maggie Hoffman offers 65 delicious and creative cocktails that you don't have to stir or shake to order; rather, they are designed to stay fresh when made ahead and served out of a pitcher. Recipes such as Tongue in Cheek (gin, Meyer lemon, thyme, Cocchi Rosa), Friendly Fires (mezcal, chile vodka, watermelon, lime), Birds & Bees Punch (rum, cucumber, green tea, lemon), and even alcohol-free options are organized by flavor profile—herbal, boozy, bitter, fruity and tart, and so on—to make choosing and whipping up a perfect pitcher of cocktails a total breeze.

Elevate your spirits with 100 cocktails that take bourbon to the next level! If you're a bourbon aficionado—or an aspiring one—this is your essential guide to savoring the quintessential American liquor. From a traditional Old Fashioned to a Churchill Downs Crusta, take a sip of 100 cocktail recipes that incorporate a variety of bourbons, regions, and time periods. From a solo nightcap, to pre-dinner drinks for two, and batch cocktails for a crowd, you'll learn to whip up the perfect bourbon recipes for every occasion. Taste trendy new flavors created exclusively for this bourbon cocktail book, and long-forgotten recipes from the Prohibition era. Bow down to bourbon—Every option in this bourbon cocktail recipe book is catalogued based on flavor profile, including savory, tart, hot, frosty, fruity, decadent, and even party punches. Better than a bartender—Impress your guests by making your own drinks, grenadines, syrups, and garnishes! Peek inside the barrel—Learn a bit about how bourbon is made, what makes it great, the correct terminology, and its fascinating history. Mix things up with a complete book of classic and creative cocktails for bourbon lovers.

Offers tips and recipes for making all the classic cocktails, including martinis, manhattans, mint juleps, old-fashioneds, and a number of exotic cocktails.

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Far more than just a recipe book, New York Cocktails features signature creations (along with new variations of the classic Manhattan and Negroni), tips, and techniques by the best mixologists in the Big Apple, along with their personal profiles. From the classic Martini, to the Hanky Panky of the 1920s, to the Penicillin, you will be mesmerized by the characters and history of the New York City cocktail. This book has over 100 craft cocktails from the city that never sleeps! Travel straight to the epicenter of the cocktail renaissance with this elegant new guide to the best bars and cocktails the boroughs have to offer. Check out recipes and stories about classic and curious cocktails such as: Cosmopolitan Manhattan Old Fashioned Purple Rain Negroni Hop on the train for a bar crawl or throw your own prohibition cocktail party. Celebrate the seasons or holidays in the comfort of your home, or find the quintessential bar for any occasion after reading up on food and drink hotspots around the city, as well as their histories. Mix up your own Gatsby-esque celebration with New York Cocktails!