The Brooklyn Bartender: A Modern Guide to Cocktails and Spirits

Description

Brooklyn is one of the top trendsetting places today anywhere. Its neighbourhoods, artists, writers, restaurants, and, yes, drinking establishments set the pace for the rest of the nation. THE BROOKLYN BARTENDER collects 300 of the best of these drink recipes in one place, from twists on the classics to new libations made from local ingredients. Organised by spirit, the recipes will allow readers to replicate bartender's signature drinks, including Pork Slope's Brooklyn Sling, Hotel's Delmano's San Francisco Handshake, and The Richardson's Sun Kiss'd. Sidebars will include "5 Takes on the Margarita" and other classic drinks, as well as bartender's recommendations for events, such "3 Simple Make-Ahead Party Drinks." Profiles of 25-30 bars, including the Clover Club, Tooker Alley, Bushwick Country Club, and Maison Premiere, are spotlighted with sage advice from their quotable bartenders. Carey also details essentials readers need to tackle the recipes, including equipment, techniques, staples, as well as advice on 10 Steps to Instantly Make Better Cocktails. Designed to be the perfect bar-side companion, the sophisticated compilation will be enhanced by more than 200 illustrations and 75 photos.

Carey Jones is a food and drink writer for publications including Food + Wine, Travel and Leisure, and Saveur. She was Managing Editor at Serious Eat when it won the James Beard Award for Best Food Blog in 2010 and was lead writer for Serious Eats: A Comprehensive Guide to Making and Eating Delicious Food Wherever You Are, published by Clarkson Potter. She lives in Brooklyn.

Even the staunchest teetotaler will work up quite a thirst while perusing what is easily one of the best cocktail books this year.--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review