Cocktails never seem to go out of fashion.
All that seems to vary is the range of base ingredient used and the number of recipes available. And of course, the way cocktails are presented - with extravagant garnishes one decade, and minimalist elegance the next.
A cocktail is a style of mixed drink. Originally a mixture of distilled spirits, sugar, water and bitters, the word “cocktail” has gradually come to mean almost any mixed drink containing alcohol. A cocktail today usually contains one or more types of liquor and one or more mixers, such as bitters, fruit juice, fruit, soda, ice, sugar, honey, milk, cream and herbs.
There are numerous cocktails from liquor to fruit juice. You dont need a bar full of bottles to make an impressive array of cocktails; one or two spirits, liqueurs and aperitifs are enough to let you have lots of fun experimenting. In the end, cocktails are about style, flair and presentation, so do invest in a gleaming cocktail shaker and some stylish glasses, and serve your drinks with flourish.
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The Best 2011 Cocktails includes the best 100 cocktail recipes for this year, from classic Martini and Daiquiri to state-of-the-art, fresh fruity creations such as Vodka, Melon & Mint.
The Cocktail Recipes use the following liquors: Absinthe, Bourbon, Brandy, Gin, Liqueur, Rum, Sake, Tequila, Vodka, Whiskey, Wine and Champagne. The mixers used in these recipes are: bitters, fruit juice, fruit, soda, ice, sugar, honey, milk, cream and herbs.
As well, theres lot of useful advice on setting up and stocking your home bar, on choosing glasses, on simple but clever garnishes -and, of course, on making the perfect cocktails. Add some “delicious” photography to the mix, and this is a collection more than suitable for any appetite.
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