When the occasion calls for a drink, but not for getting drunk, mix up a batch of day drinks—low-alcohol cocktails that are festive, mouthwateringly delicious, and light on the booze. From brunch with friends to bridal showers and barbecues, from tailgates to snow days to afternoons hanging out on the beach, just about any daytime social occasion is …
Under the careful guidance of his father, Patrick Alexander began drinking wine with his meals at the age of five. At the same age, encouraged by his mother, he began a lifelong love-affair with books. The twin pleasures of wine and writing remained his passion for the next sixty-five years. He has raised his own children in many …
Blackpool isn’t a particularly old town and its rapid development has primarily been fuelled by tourism in the last 150 years or so. To cater for the millions of visitors that arrive each year Blackpool has more licensed premises than anywhere else in the country outside of Central London. Like most other towns though, re-development of areas and …
Excerpt from How to Mix Drinks, or the Bon-Vivant’s Companion: Containing Clear and Reliable Directions for Mixing All the Beverages Used in the United States, Together With the Most Popular British, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish RecipesBank of England, a small drinking saloon that had been set up by a peripatetic American, at the door of which …
In the footsteps of bestsellers Where Chefs Eat and Where to Eat Pizza – where the best bartenders go for the best drinksWhere Bartenders Drink is THE insider’s guide. The best 300 expert drink-makers share their secrets – 750 spots spread across 60 countries – revealing where they go for a drink throughout the world when they’re off-duty. …
A Spot at the Bar: Welcome to the Everleigh: The Art of Good Drinking in Three Hundred Recipes
A stunningly designed cocktail book that will transport you back to the golden era of sophisticated drinking, where quality and style reigned.What’ll it be? Something light and refreshing, or big and boozy? Join the internationally acclaimed team from The Everleigh for an evening of good drinking, festive hosting and classic style. From an aperitif at sundown, a nightcap …
This is a book about how to drink rum of all kinds. It’s about classic rums and new-generation rums, about rhum agricole and about premium aged rums, about rums from all over the world. It’s about rum enjoyed with cola and ginger beer. About the best rum for a classic daiquiri. About rum cocktails …
Get ready to party with Punches! Inspired by the bright fruit flavors and tropical spices of the French Caribbean, this festive little volume will change the way you mix cocktails to beat the heat this summer…and will help you ring in the winter holiday season in style! These big-batch beverages are perfect for entertaining and the flavors …
Grab your bow tie and a rocks glass, because we’re talking all about one of the most classic – and classy – spirits. Whether you like bourbon, scotch or rye, whiskey’s diverse and complex taste will be your new go-to drink for parties, gatherings, or evenings in your study with a roaring fire. Whiskey can be an intimidating …
Despite its relatively small size, the City of St Andrews boasts more than its fair share of pubs. With most contained within the boundaries of the medieval town centre, each offers its own long and unique history. Discover the tales behind the names, explore the town’s best ’19th holes’, where golf legends of the past and present have …