![]() Most of them remain as personal memories shared with close friends. The Long Pour by Adam McDonald () We all have stories from behind the stick. Overall, a well done book which you’ll find yourself reaching for whenever you’re feeling a little under the weather. Most of the drinks are accompanied by artfully depicted photographs. None of the recipes are difficult to make, and yet each is extremely flavorful and well thought out. Spiral-bound (God bless him!) this book will have you on your feet in no time, whether you’re feeling under the weather, suffering from the common cold, or trying to recuperate from a night of too many drinks. Warren Bobrow has taken up the challenge with his book of historical and modern recipes crafted to revive the drinker’s corpse, as it were. GSN Rating: B-Īpothecary Cocktails by Warren Bobrow (Fair Winds) There are literally hundreds of cocktail guides designed to inebriate, but next to none with the goal of restoring and reviving the imbiber. If you’re looking for dessert in a glass, you’ll find one here. Loads of color photos along with easy to follow drink recipes make up the majority of pages, but there is also a section on homemade infused liquors, syrups, sour mixes and tomato juice. As well, this book definitely leans toward a sweet tooth. Many of the recipes are variations on classic drinks such as hot chocolate, egg nog and sangria. This is a cookbook for wintery beverages and edibles. Winter Cocktails: Mulled Ciders, Hot Toddies, Punches, Pitchers, and Cocktail Party Snacks by Maria del Mar Sacasa (Quirk) Just what the title says. A book for fans of the roaring 20’s, Miss Parker or speakeasies. Many of the recipes are available elsewhere, but seeing them all clustered together one quickly realizes in spite of a lack of quality booze in the 1920’s, people still enjoyed a well-made tipple. In this small volume, you will learn about her friendship with some of the leading literary lights of the day at the famous Algonquin Round Table as well as archival photographs and illustrations from the era. ![]() Three, I’m under the table four, I’m under the host.” Of course, there is much more to her than these few lines, including a hefty dose of other prohibition era cocktails. Fitzpatrick (Lyons Press) Dorothy Parker penned the famous witticism “I love a martini, but two at the most. ![]() Under the Table: A Dorothy Parker Cocktail Guide by Kevin C. ![]() You may not learn much here, but it will give you an idea of what drinks a successful bar should have on its menu. The recipes are interspersed with photographs of the drinks and the bar itself, making this a miniature set of coffee table books. As well, each volume has a short introduction by Keith McNally, but I was left wanting more information on the bar itself and why it became the success it is. The other three are filled with classic cocktail recipes, seasonal drinks and original drinks. One book is devoted to barware and techniques of mixology. Schiller’s Liquor Bar Cocktail Collection by Keith McNally (Clarkson Potter) An interesting publication composed of four small hardcover books in a slipcase, this set lists over 150 of the cocktails available at NYC’s Schiller’s Liquor Bar. You’ll be sure to find a few books to gift your favorite bartender or cocktail aficionado. With the holidays well under way, it’s once again time for the Good Spirits News annual round-up of new cocktail, spirits and bartending books.
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