The Art of Mixology: Classic Cocktails and Curious Concoctions
If you've ever wanted to play bartender without leaving the house, this collection from Kim Davies might be exactly what you're after. With over 200 recipes spanning the timeless to the inventive, it covers everything from the ever-reliable Mai Tai and the Zombie to more obscure creations you'll want to try purely out of curiosity. Not every drinker wants alcohol in the glass, and the book respects that, offering a solid range of mocktails including the Ginger Fizz and Cranberry Energizer that stand on their own merits. Short, punchy recipes sit alongside more involved techniques, making it genuinely accessible regardless of your experience behind the bar. Beginners get a helpful introductory guide, while seasoned home mixologists will find plenty to keep things interesting. The photography is attractive throughout, and the whole thing has a stylish, gift-worthy quality to it. Speaking of which, it would make a very decent present for a housewarming, birthday, or any occasion where you'd normally reach for a bottle of wine and wonder if you could do better. Davies also situates this title within a broader series covering gin, rum, bourbon, and whisky, so there's room to go deeper if one particular spirit catches your eye. A practical, well-rounded guide to home cocktail-making.
- Author: Kim Davies
- Publisher: Parragon Books
- Genre: Cooking & Culinary Arts
- ISBN: 978-1680524109
- Pages: 187 pages