The Complete Guide to Spirits & Liqueurs (Illustrated Encyclopedias) Book

The New Guide to Spirits & Liquors is a comprehensive and accessible guide to a delectable range of cocktails from around the world. The book is divided into three main parts: spirits; liqueurs; and fortified wines, with a short section on non-alcoholic mixers at the end. The drinks in each section are arranged in alphabetical order. Each entry includes fascinating facts about how and where the drink is made, the best-known producers and brand names, the various forms and types of each drink, its ingredients, flavorings and aroma, along with what each drink accompanies well. There's plenty of practical advice, too, with simple serving instructions for each drink, and a host of cocktail recipes including classics such as a Margarita, a Moscow Mule and a Harvey Wallbanger, along with some less well-known mixtures to try, such as the Singapore Sling, the Mad Monk, and the Yellow Parrot. The New Guide to Spirits and Liquors gives a fascinating insight into the enormous range of alcoholic drinks available. Combining informative text with glorious photographs, it is an interesting guide to these drinks in a handy format - it's the essential book on identifying and serving alcohol.Read More