The one bottle bar concept is pursued in this handy little bartender's guide that features more than 350 different drinks with brandy as the base. Perfect for home or professional use, this guidebook features information on the history and lore of brandy, brandy selection and tasting tips, and recipes for cooking with brandy.

TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD® WINNER • IACP AWARD FINALIST • The New York Times bestselling author of My Paris Kitchen serves up more than 160 recipes for trendy cocktails, quintessential apéritifs, café favorites, complementary snacks, and more. Bestselling cookbook author, memoirist, and popular blogger David Lebovitz delves into the drinking culture of France in Drinking French. This beautifully photographed collection features 160 recipes for everything from coffee, hot chocolate, and tea to Kir and regional apéritifs, classic and modern cocktails from the hottest Paris bars, and creative infusions using fresh fruit and French liqueurs. And because the French can't imagine drinking without having something to eat alongside, David includes crispy, salty snacks to serve with your concoctions. Each recipe is accompanied by David's witty and informative stories about the ins and outs of life in France, as well as photographs taken on location in Paris and beyond. Whether you have a trip to France booked and want to know what and where to drink, or just want to infuse your next get-together with a little French flair, this rich and revealing guide will make you the toast of the town.

The resurgence in popularity of lighter drinks makes this book a timely addition to the shelves of the more adventuresome wine lover. More than 200 drink recipes, mixing tips, and entertaining suggestions make it suitable for professional or home use.