A review of The Flavor Bible by Karen Page and Andrew Dornenburg. How to use it in creating new cocktails, working with the seasons, and infusing spirits.
Category Archives: Book Reviews
Imbibe Cocktail Map
A handy IMBIBE cocktail map to accompany David Wondrich’s book IMBIBE. This chart makes your journey into how cocktails developed way easier.
Imbibe: A Book Review
The amount of research, work, and passion that went into this project is evident in every single page and it makes me excited to read more of Mr.Wondrich’s work.
Imbibe! – A Book Review
The amount of research, work, and passion that went into this project is evident in every single page and it makes me excited to read more of Mr.Wondrich’s work.
Book Review- Tequila: Distilling the Spirit of Mexico
To say that this book was not what I expected would be a grave understatement. I think it ought to have tipped me off that the reviews on the jacket were all from professors and Mexican authors, rather than other bar/cocktail connoisseurs. So, too, should I have paid more attention to the author, Marie SaritaContinue reading “Book Review- Tequila: Distilling the Spirit of Mexico”
Tequila: Distilling the Spirit of Mexico – A Book Review
A Book Review of Tequila! Distilling the Spirit of Mexico by Marie Sarita Gaytan. A fascinating look into the history of distillation in Mexico and how it is affected (and effects) the culture and the people.
The Art of American Whiskey – A book review
Before I get into this review, I want to explain why I am so utterly lacking in Whiskey knowledge, when I know so much about other spirits… In the first bar I worked at, where I became a bartender and discovered my passion for the industry, we had: 5 vodka brands, 4 gin brands, 3Continue reading “The Art of American Whiskey – A book review”
The Drunken Botanist- A book review
Amy Stewart’s The Drunken Botanast conveniently on sale right now for $9 on Amazon I don’t say this about many books, but this one is hands down one of the best things I have ever read. Right off the bat, let’s get this out of the way: I recommend it. If you stopped reading right nowContinue reading “The Drunken Botanist- A book review”
Liquid Intelligence – A Book Review
Shortly after I finished reading my first alcohol book (The Drunken Botanist), I found myself desperately searching for something that could measure up to it and could teach me the things I needed to know. Upon receiving many recommendations for Liquid Intelligence, I decided to purchase it for Kindle, since I couldn’t wait for itContinue reading “Liquid Intelligence – A Book Review”
Smuggler’s Cove – Book Review
It occurred to me recently (today) as I was talking to one of my regulars about the merits of a book I had recently finished, that that is a spectacular idea for a blog post! Smugglers Cove: Exotic cocktails, Rum and the cult of Tiki by: Martin Cate (& Rebecca Cate) I purchased the hardcover becauseContinue reading “Smuggler’s Cove – Book Review”
Spirit Sirens 