The Boat Drinks Book: A Different Tipple in Every Port

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'Complete novice or know-all, you'll love this stunning book. An essential boater's companion, it will certainly have a place on my boat on the Amalfi coast' Salvatore Calabrese, legendary bartender A boozy book for boaters, The Boat Drinks Book serves up an expert look at the drinking culture in key sailing spots around the world. The book is split into five regions: Atlantic, Med, Baltic, Pacific, and Caribbean, and author Fiona Sims encourages us to explore each region and discover what locals like to drink, how it's made, where to go to drink it, and what is best to eat with it. In doing so she uncovers distilleries, breweries and wineries all within a short taxi ride of the harbour and shows us how to make the most of traditional markets. As well as giving us the insider knowledge on fabulous locations worldwide, The Boat Drinks Book gets in on the making too. Cocktail and drink recipes inspire us to whip up something delicious - using local liqueurs, wines, spirits and produce - to sip on deck at the end of a long day's cruising or exploring. There's even a scattering of recipes for ultimate boat nibbles, inspired by each region, from tapenade to salsa to stuffed piquillo peppers. So whether you're a seasoned sailor or an armchair aperitif enthusiast, grab a copy of The Boat Drinks Book and let expert food and wine writer Fiona Sims quench your thirst. Your mission: to discover and enjoy.

Fiona Sims has written on food and drink for The Times, The Guardian, The Observer, Delicious, House & Garden, High Life, Decanter, Caterer & Hotelkeeper and Square Meal. She has interviewed many of the world's top chefs, including Gordon Ramsay, Pierre Gagnaire, Ferran Adria, and accompanied Heston Blumenthal on his first trip to the legendary El Bulli. She recently sat on the judging panel of the Guild of Food Writers Cookery Book of the Year and in 2013 won Best Travel Article on Wine Tourism at The French Press Awards. As well as The Boat Cookbook Fiona has written two books on drink: Guide to Wine (Parragon) and Wine Made Simple (Marks & Spencer).

a rollicking ride through the drinking cultures of the world's key sailing spots -- Susy Atkins * Sunday Telegraph * Tips on the best local drinks at ports across the globe. * The Times * I love the idea behind this book. It's so glamorous. A great one to have to hand for holidays or even just a bit of foodie escapism. * Woman's Way * We wholeheartedly recommend it as a well-illustrated and enjoyable boat drinking reference that gives the reader a culinary world tour with drinks and appetizers matched with their respective histories and locations. * Northwest Yachting * fascinating collection of recipes for cocktails, drinks and some nibbles to go with them. It's travelogue meets cookbook. You'll find you can't put it down. * Choice * If sipping a drink over the sunset is one of your favorite ways to end the day, you'll love Fiona Sims' new book. The Boat Drinks Book is a wealth of information all about delicious drinks and accompanying appetizers. * Houseboat Magazine * pretty irresistible * Devon Life * Much more than a collection of cocktail recipes, The Boat Drinks Book is a beautifully illustrated guide to favorite libations at sailing destinations around the world and the best foods to enjoy with them. * WindCheck Magazine, US * Boating fans (and all drinks buffs) should stow a copy of The Boat Drinks Book. It's a jolly race around the world's ports with tips on the local drinks and inspiring cocktail recipes * Delicious magazine * Fiona Sims has crafted a marvelous guide that indeed gave me a comprehensive summary of the best in boat drinks, but she also took me on a world wine and food tour. * Good Old Boat, US * there's a drink for every sailor and every region in this beautifully photographed and portable guide * Yachting Times, US * It's an appealing and resourceful book, one that will engage both the seasoned sailor and the armchair aperitif enthusiast. * Heartland Boating * As well as suggesting fabulous port-side bars and pubs worldwide, this unusual drinking companion gets in on the making too. Local tipples and produce inspired by each region provide some excellent treats for the end of a hard day at sea. Plenty for the discerning connoisseur to choose from, including alcohol-free cocktails. * Lifeboat *