The Curious Bartender by Tristan Stephenson - Hardback Cocktail Recipe Book for Mixology Fans & Home Bartenders

Details : Condition: BRAND NEW Format: Hardback ISBN: 9781849754378 Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small Overview : The Curious Bartender is a beautifully produced hardback guide to the art and science of cocktail making, written by award-winning bartender Tristan Stephenson. Blending history, chemistry and craft, it explores the origins of classic drinks before reinventing each one with a modern twist. Packed with recipes, techniques and stories about the colourful characters behind the world's most iconic cocktails, it is an essential addition to any home bar or professional collection, and a striking gift for cocktail lovers. About the Book : In The Curious Bartender, Tristan Stephenson explores and experiments with the art of mixing the perfect cocktail, explaining the fascinating modern turns mixology has taken. Showcasing a selection of classic cocktails, he explains their intriguing origins, introducing the colourful historical characters who inspired or created them. Moving on, he reinvents each drink from his own laboratory, adding contemporary twists to breathe fresh life into these vintage classics. Readers can stay true to the originals with a Sazerac or a Rob Roy, or experiment with modern variations such as a Green Fairy Sazerac topped with an absinthe "air", or an Insta-age Rob Roy with the ageing process served on the side. A detailed reference section covers the equipment, ingredients and techniques needed to recreate every recipe at home, from classic shaking and stirring through to smoking, clarifying and infusing. Beautifully photographed throughout, the book balances rigorous research with genuine warmth and humour, making it as enjoyable to read cover to cover as to dip into for a single recipe. Whether you are building your first home bar or sharpening professional technique, this book offers something for every level of curiosity. Explores the fascinating history and origins of classic cocktails Features both traditional recipes and inventive mod