Cocktails, the Expert's Guide: History, Techniques, 70 Original Recipes (French Edition) From the Maison du Whisky

Welcome to the refined and exhilarating world of Cocktails, where the precision of the gesture meets the creativity of flavors. A true reference, Cocktails, the Expert's Guide opens the doors to the contemporary mixology, thanks to the expertise of Stanislas Jouenne, passionate and specialist in spirits to The House of Whisky.

Through 70 cocktail recipes, classic or new, illustrated with care, this educational book introduces you to the subtleties of home bar like at a professional counter. Mojito, Negroni, Old Fashioned, but also modern creations with bold combinations, each cocktail is placed in its Cultural and taste context.

The book is structured around three themes:

• The history of the cocktail, from its origins to current trends.

• Bar techniques : measurements, icing, utensils, gestures, and presentation.

• The recipes, explained step by step, with the author's advice and possible variations.

This guide goes well beyond the simple recipe: it teaches you to master the basics of mixology, to understand spirits (gin, rum, whiskey, tequila, vermouth...) and to develop a meaning of the agreement between ingredients. It is intended for both the curious beginner than to experienced bartender.

The whole is served in a book. Elegant, accessible and richly illustrated, edited by Flammarion in the collection Wines and others.

A great gift idea for enthusiasts of Cocktails, the fans of Home bars, or epicureans in search of new sensory experiences.

📌 Item features

• Title : Cocktails, the Expert's Guide: History, Techniques, 70 Original Recipes

• Author : Stanislas Jouenne – The House of Whisky

• Editor : Flammarion

• Collection : Wines and Others – The Expert's Guide Series

• Language : French

• Format : Paperback

• Number of pages : 128

• Publication date : October 7, 2015

• ISBN : 9782081368095

• Dimensions : 24.9 x 16.2 x 1.4 cm

• Weight : 452 g

• EAN13 : 9782081368095