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The 50 most popular and bestselling beverages and wine cookbook ebooks at the Apple iBookstore, including guides on wine, home beer brewing, coffee, tea and much more. The chart listing of the top beverages and wine iBook best sellers is updated daily.

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Bottom Shelf - Fred Minnick Cover Art

Bottom Shelf

Bottom Shelf How a Forgotten Brand of Bourbon Saved One Man's Life by Fred Minnick

"This book ain’t just about whiskey. It’s about heart, healing, and finding meaning in the most unexpected places." —Terry Bradshaw, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback A forgotten bottle. A buried legacy. And one man determined to uncover the truth about his favorite bourbon. Before he became one of the most influential voices in American whiskey, Fred Minnick was a combat veteran wrestling with the invisible wounds of war. What started as a quiet exploration of taste and ritual soon became something more—a way to calm his mind, reconnect with his senses, and slowly rebuild a life. Today, Fred’s palate shapes the industry. His reviews move markets, his instincts set trends. So when he casually named a dusty 1969 bottle of Old Crow as his all-time favorite in an interview, the response was seismic: prices soared from $40 to $3,000 almost overnight. But behind the buzz was a deeper mystery. Once revered by presidents, poets, and distillers alike, Old Crow had been stripped of its legacy and banished to the bottom shelf. Why was one of bourbon’s most iconic brands abandoned—and what really happened to the whiskey itself? Part memoir, part whiskey-world investigation, Bottom Shelf unearths the forgotten history of America’s most misunderstood bourbon—and reveals how one man’s search for flavor became a fight to rediscover meaning, purpose, and truth in a world full of half-truths and tall tales. “From the first page, this is an honest, fascinating, and moving discovery not just of the great American spirit that is bourbon, but of the great American spirit within Fred himself.”—Graham McTavish, actor and #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Clanlands

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Margaritaville: The Cookbook - Carlo Sernaglia & Julia Turshen Cover Art

Margaritaville: The Cookbook

Margaritaville: The Cookbook Relaxed Recipes For a Taste of Paradise by Carlo Sernaglia & Julia Turshen

Savor the taste of paradise with Carlo Sernaglia and Julia Turshen's Margaritaville: The Cookbook Warm sun, cool drink, and nowhere to be—that's Margaritaville! It's a celebration of relaxation and an invitation to enjoy good food and good company. Margaritaville: The Cookbook is filled with recipes that bring the flavor of island living and the spirit of Jimmy Buffett's iconic song straight into your home. The first official cookbook from the beloved world of Margaritaville features laid-back favorites like the explosively good Volcano Nachos and the heaven-on-earth-with-an-onion-slice Cheeseburger in Paradise, alongside more sophisticated options that will wow your guests (Coho Salmon in Lemongrass-Miso Broth, anyone?). With its combination of recipes, stories, and gorgeous full color food and lifestyle photographs throughout, it is sure to put you in a Margaritaville state of mind! Margaritaville isn't confined to single spot on the map -- the recipes draw inspiration from around the world, from Jerk Chicken to Tuna Poke with Plantain Chips and Jimmy's Jammin' Jambalaya. And we've got you all covered, from family-friendly Aloha Hotdogs to drool-worthy Vegetarian Burgers. It's 5 o'clock somewhere and no vacation is complete without a cocktail—preferably a margarita, of course! Margaritaville: The Cookbook is loaded with drink recipes to inspire your blissful island cocktail hour—from Jimmy's Perfect Margarita and Paradise Palomas to Cajun Bloody Mary's and the quintessential Key West Coconut and Lime Frozen Margarita.

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The World Atlas of Coffee 3rd edition - James Hoffmann Cover Art

The World Atlas of Coffee 3rd edition

The World Atlas of Coffee 3rd edition From beans to brewing – coffees explored, explained and enjoyed by James Hoffmann

400,000 COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE FIRST TWO EDITIONS An in-depth guide to the dynamic world of coffee production by the Sunday Times bestselling* author of How to Make the Best Coffee at Home , James Hoffmann. *** For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and possibilities, this is the book to have. This expanded and fully updated 3rd edition contains new chapters on decaffeination and steep and release brewers, as well as additional origins of note such as Australia, Japan and Puerto Rico. Coffee has never been better, or more interesting, than it is today. Coffee producers have access to more varieties and techniques than ever before and we, as consumers, can share in that expertise to make sure the coffee we drink is the best we can find. Where coffee comes from, how it was harvested, the roasting process and the water used to make the brew are just a few of the factors that influence the taste of what we drink. Champion barista and coffee expert James Hoffmann examines these key factors, looking at varieties of coffee, the influence of terroir , how it is harvested and processed, the roasting methods used, through to the way in which the beans are brewed. Country by country - from Bolivia to Zambia - James identifies key characteristics and the methods that determine the quality of that country's output. Along the way we learn about everything from the development of the espresso machine, to why strength guides on supermarket coffee are really not good news. This is the first book to chart the coffee production of over 35 countries, encompassing knowledge never previously published outside the coffee industry. *In the Sunday Times top ten non-fiction manuals chart, w/c September 19, 2022

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The 24-Hour Wine Expert

The 24-Hour Wine Expert by Jancis Robinson

In The 24-Hour Wine Expert , “Jancis Robinson, a British wine writer renowned for her many big, glossy tomes, has come up with a compact, breezy, one-shot wine seminar for novices. . . . If carignan or claret are still vinous mysteries to you, look here for answers” ( New York Times ).   Many wine drinkers wish they knew more without having to understand every nuance or attend expensive wine tastings. In this pithy, comprehensive guide, anyone can learn all that is really important about wine in a single day. Wine writer Jancis Robinson shares her expertise with authority, wit, and approachability, tackling questions such as how to select the right bottle at retail, what wine labels signify, how to understand the properties of color and aroma, and how to match food and wine. Robinson’s proposition is irresistible: In just 24 hours, anyone can become a wine expert. So pour a glass and get reading!   “The authoritative voice of a master of wine who has been educating us about it for four decades. Don’t expect gospel—just an invitation to learn the basics and fall in love with wine on your own terms.” — Washington Post   Note: The simulated wine stains on the cover of the book are a design element and are intentional.

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How to make the best coffee at home - James Hoffmann Cover Art

How to make the best coffee at home

How to make the best coffee at home Sunday Times bestseller from world-class barista by James Hoffmann

We all expect to be able to buy an excellent cup of coffee from the many brilliant coffee shops available. But what about the coffee we make at home? Shouldn't that be just as good? Coffee guru James Hoffmann runs Square Mile Coffee, as well as creating extremely informative, and popular, kit and coffee reviews for his YouTube and Instagram channels. In his latest book he demonstrates everything you need to know to make consistently excellent coffee at home, including: what kit is worth buying, and what isn't; how to grind coffee; the basics of brewing for all major equipment (cafetiere, aeropress, stovetop etc); understanding coffee drinks, from the cortado to latte; the perfect espresso; and taking it to the next level - home roasting.

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The Joy of Home Distilling

The Joy of Home Distilling The Ultimate Guide to Making Your Own Vodka, Whiskey, Rum, Brandy, Moonshine, and More by Rick Morris

The complete guide for beginner and intermediate distillers. Make your own brew at home! ”If you’re going to invest the $100 or so to get a basic equipment and recipe kit, then you’ll want to take care in ensuring that your first batch is brewed correctly.” –Rick Morris, HowBrewBeer The Joy of Home Distilling is covers nearly every facet of distilling: • Step-by-step instructions for the different processes, from bucket to bottle • The difference between spirit types and how to produce each • What yeast is, what it does, and how to ensure that you get a strong, complete fermentation • What distillation is and common misconceptions about the process • Legalities surrounding distilling alcohol at home • Carbon filtering—when it’s necessary, when to filter, and why you filter • Flavoring and aging your spirits • Keeping safety first when working with flammable materials, such as ethanol • Yeast styles and nutritional requirements • Different methods of distillation and equipment • Post-distillation process • And of course, fun drink recipes! (Try the Mudslide or the Cherry Bomb!) Author Rick Morris, who has been selling distillation equipment for over 25 years, even includes his own recipes for different types of spirits and drink recipes. By learning not just how to distill, but also what is happening at each step and why it is needed, readers will be armed with the information they need to experiment with their own spirits and concoct their own recipes. Easy to understand even for a first-time distiller, The Joy of Home Distilling is sure to become your number one distilling resource.

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Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course

Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course Revised & Updated / 35th Edition by Kevin Zraly

Raise a glass to the 35th anniversary edition of the definitive guide to understanding and appreciating wine— written by James Beard Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Kevin Zraly and w ith more than three million copies sold.   “When it comes to beginners’ wine guides , Windows on the World Complete Wine Course is one of the perennial best.” — The Wall Street Journal   Kevin Zraly is America’s ultimate wine educator, and his entertaining teaching style has made this must-have book a treasured favorite for more than three decades. He demystifies every aspect of wine: grape varieties, winemaking techniques, different types and styles of wine, how to read a wine label, and how to evaluate a wine in just 60 seconds. Ranging from the renowned reds of Bordeaux and California to the trailblazing whites of New York and Burgundy, this essential volume features maps of each region, lush photographs, a wealth of infographics, more than 800 of the best-value wines from around the world, over 100 labels—including some new to this edition—to help you find the right wines, and guided tastings. It also highlights the best vintages to savor and includes comprehensive notes on food pairings, frequently asked questions, and quizzes to test your knowledge. In short, Kevin Zraly Windows on the World Complete Wine Course provides all the tools you need to discover and enjoy the perfect wines for you. This revised edition includes new chapters on Prosecco, Rosé, and the wines of Sicily, plus a fascinating chapter written from the author's unique 50-year perspective on how wine and food culture has changed since 1970.

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Cocktail Codex

Cocktail Codex Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions [A Cocktail Recipe Book] by Alex Day, Nick Fauchald & David Kaplan

From the authors of the bestselling and genre-defining cocktail book  Death & Co ,  Cocktail Codex  is a comprehensive primer on the craft of mixing drinks that employs the authors’ unique “root cocktails” approach to give drink-makers of every level the tools to understand, execute, and improvise both classic and original cocktails. JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • WINNER OF THE TALES OF THE COCKTAIL SPIRITED AWARD® FOR BEST NEW COCKTAIL OR BARTENDING BOOK • NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY CHICAGO TRIBUNE “There are only six cocktails.” So say Alex Day, Nick Fauchald, and David Kaplan, the visionaries behind the seminal craft cocktail bar Death & Co. In  Cocktail Codex , these experts reveal for the first time their surprisingly simple approach to mastering cocktails: the “root recipes,” six easily identifiable (and memorizable!) templates that encompass  all  cocktails: the old-fashioned, martini, daiquiri, sidecar, whisky highball, and flip. Once you understand the hows and whys of each “family,” you'll understand why some cocktails work and others don't, when to shake and when to stir, what you can omit and what you can substitute when you're missing ingredients, why you like the drinks you do, and what sorts of drinks you should turn to—or invent—if you want to try something new.   Praise for Cocktail Codex   “Learn the template, and any cocktail you can think of is within reach.” — Food & Wine “Too bad all college textbooks weren’t this much fun.” — Garden & Gun “A must for amateur and pro mixologists alike.” — Chicago Tribune   “If Dora the Explorer turned twenty-one, split herself into three people, and decided to write the Magna Carta of booze books, this would be the result. And, unlike every other book you’ll read this year, Cocktail Codex is packed with actual knowledge you can use in the real world. Please, please, can Cinema Codex be next?” —Steven Soderbergh, filmmaker

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The Complete Joy of Homebrewing - Charlie Papazian Cover Art

The Complete Joy of Homebrewing

The Complete Joy of Homebrewing Fully Revised and Updated by Charlie Papazian

Fully Revised and Updated, The Complete Joy of Homebrewing is the definitive guide on how to brew beer at home from start to finish. It’s everything you need to know for beer making, including new recipes, updated charts on hop varieties, secrets to fermentation, beer kit tips, and more—from the master of homebrewing. The Complete Joy of Homebrewing is the essential homebrewing guide to understanding and making beer, from stouts, ales, lagers, and bitters, to specialty beers and meads. Whether you’re starting with malt extract or are ready for all-grain brewing, everything to get started is here: the basics of building a home brewery, world-class proven beer recipes, easy-to-follow instructions, and the latest advancements in brewing. Master brewer Charlie Papazian also includes the history and lore of beer, the science behind brewing, and tips on how to create your own original ale. This completely revised and updated edition includes: An expanded and updated homebrew recipe chart: How to brew 53 traditional beersA Beer Styles chart with easy-to-understand descriptions of key flavor and aroma characters along with homebrew technical data to make your own recipe formulationsA list of more than 75 beer types describing strength, hop aroma, bitterness, flavor, color, sweetness, and alcohol percentageExpanded charts on 68 hop varieties, descriptions, and usesBrand new recipesBeer kit tipsKey information about using and understanding hopsFive secrets to fermentationAnd much more

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GQ Drinks - Paul Henderson, Salvatore Calabrese & Romas Foord Cover Art

GQ Drinks

GQ Drinks (Special iPad Edition) by Paul Henderson, Salvatore Calabrese & Romas Foord

The anticipated follow-up to GQ Eats , this ultimate drinks book features creations from bar legends such as Salvatore Calabrese as well as innovative mixes from new talent from the UK's best bars. As well as over 120 recipes for classic and cutting-edge cocktails, you will also find inside tips such as which are the best brands to use for the perfect G+T. A special section on hardware covers the glasses to use and the shakers that are worth spending money on.

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WineWise

WineWise by Steven Kolpan, Brian H. Smith & Michael A. Weiss

The James Beard Award-winning classic "for beginners or professionals who want all the facts and stories in a concise, easy-to-follow format" (Laura Maniec, owner, Corkbuzz Wine Studio).   Now completely revised and updated, this new edition of the essential consumer guide to wine features all the most current information for today's wine landscape. The authors, longtime wine educators at The Culinary Institute of America, have added all the latest and most relevant information to their award-winning book, including new picks for the best regional producers, off-the-beaten-path finds, and bargain bottles. With a practical, anti-snob attitude, the emphasis is always on enjoying wine to the fullest in real-world scenarios and getting the best value for your dollar, whether splurging on a special-occasion bottle or deciding on your own "house" wine. All the basics are covered, including the major wine grapes, flavor profiles, and decoding labels, plus up-to-date information on established and up-and-coming regions, advice on pairing wine with everything from Korean short ribs to all-American burgers, opinions on wine gadgets (yea or nay?), and more. Cheers!   "Reading  WineWise  is like having a great conversation about my favorite topic—wine! Enjoy exploring the diverse wine regions and then finish with how to pair wines with food. The ideas and thoughts behind the wine and food pairing chapters just make plain sense, and, of course, you may need another glass of wine."—Bruce Cakebread, president, Cakebread Cellars   "Nothing pretentious here.  WineWise  is fun, friendly, and packed with information on wines of the world, particularly ones that won't break the bank."—Tara Q. Thomas, executive editor,  Wine & Spirits

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The Distiller's Guide to Rum - Ian Smiley Cover Art

The Distiller's Guide to Rum

The Distiller's Guide to Rum by Ian Smiley

This book was inspired by the recent popularity of rum among the cocktail circles, and by the advent of so many new rum distilleries in North America. Rum is now being made in micro-distilleries all over the United States, including a return to the original epicenter of rum distilling, Newport, Rhode Island. In this book, you’ll read about the story of rum and how it is made, written by the well-known distillery expert, Michael Delevante. The book also details the ingredients, equipment, and processes used to make rum. You will learn about the lubricious effects of barrel aging, and the various ways that it is done. And, there is a chapter that explains step-by-step how to make a 155-gallon batch of rum mash and how to distill and age it, written by Ian Smiley. There is also a chapter on the batch distillation of rum using a hybrid batch distillation system comprised of a pot still and a rectification column written by Eric Watson of AlBevCon.

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How to Taste Coffee - Jessica Easto Cover Art

How to Taste Coffee

How to Taste Coffee Develop Your Sensory Skills and Get the Most Out of Every Cup by Jessica Easto

Home coffee-making authority and author of Craft Coffee: A Manual introduces you to the wide world of coffee flavor Have you ever purchased coffee based on delectable flavor notes—strawberry jam, milk chocolate, hazelnut—only to find none of it in your cup? It’s a common experience among coffee lovers. These days, high-quality coffee can taste all kinds of ways, thanks to roasting techniques that help draw out the qualities of the bean. In addition to that characteristic coffee taste, you really can find hints of fruit, chocolate, and nuts in your cup—all it takes is a little knowledge, a little practice, and the ability to slow down and savor. That’s where How to Taste Coffee comes in. With the same accessible, no-shame approach she took in Craft Coffee , bestselling author Jessica Easto explains why flavor notes are not always as straightforward with coffee as they are with other beverages, such as wine, beer, and spirits. You’ll learn how our senses perceive coffee, what creates and affects coffee flavor, and how to practice your sensory skills, using the same tools and resources as coffee professionals. With nineteen exercises designed to help you identify and talk about what you’re tasting, you’ll come away with a more developed palate, an improved ability to choose coffee you’re going to love, and a better understanding of the astounding complexity contained within these tiny beans. A must-read for any lover of coffee, How to Taste Coffee inspires readers to taste widely and sip consciously, with more appreciation, more discernment, and a greater sense of wonder.

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The Dry Bar - Owen Williams Cover Art

The Dry Bar

The Dry Bar Over 60 recipes for zero-proof craft cocktails by Owen Williams

All the showmanship of proper cocktail mixology brought to a no-alcohol drinks book, The Dry Bar includes high-end counterparts to well-loved favourites, from the Passionfruit 'mojito' to the Espresso 'martini'. There are none of the overly sweet juice-oriented mocktails here: these are drinks for a sophisticated palate and show-off entertaining – finely curated and expertly crafted. This is the a go-to book for anyone wanting to enjoy the feeling of having a 'proper' drink without any of the downsides of alcohol. For those who like serious cocktails and fine dining but are cutting back on alcohol, are sober curious, or on dry January, the recipes deliver the flavour profiles of traditional spirits.

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The Wine Lover Cooks with Wine - Sid Goldstein Cover Art

The Wine Lover Cooks with Wine

The Wine Lover Cooks with Wine Great Recipes for the Essential Ingredient by Sid Goldstein

The long-awaited follow-up to the best-selling Wine Lover's Cookbook, The Wine Lover Cooks with Wine sets its sights on wine as an ingredient and it's now available as an ebook. Whether used to delicately poach fresh fish or braise a hearty stew, wine adds complexity and intensity to food—not to mention flavor. In his usual engaging style, Goldstein explores a range of wine and reveals how each is used best in cooking. From classic Marsala Chicken to savory pork tenderloin topped with a zinfandel-based roasted-plum jam, each tantalizing recipe illustrates to dazzling effect the benefits—and pleasures—of cooking with wine. Complete with enticing photographs of both the food and the wine, this cookbook is an inspiring resource for wine lovers looking to think outside of the glass.

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The Curious Barista's Guide to Coffee - Tristan Stephenson Cover Art

The Curious Barista's Guide to Coffee

The Curious Barista's Guide to Coffee by Tristan Stephenson

The definitive guide to the extraordinary world of coffee from growing and roasting to brewing and serving the perfect cup. This is the ultimate guide to the history, science and cultural influence of coffee according to coffee aficionado and master storyteller Tristan Stephenson. You'll explore the origins of coffee, the rise of the coffee house and the evolution of the café before discovering the varieties of coffee, and the alchemy responsible for transforming a humble bean into the world's most popular drink. You'll learn how to roast coffee at home in the fascinating Roasting section before delving into the Science and Flavour of Coffee and finding out how sweetness, bitterness, acidity and aroma all come together. You'll then get to grips with grinding before learning about the history of the espresso machine and how to make the perfect espresso in the Espresso chapter. Discover how espresso and milk are a match made in heaven, yielding such treasures as the Latte, Cappuccino, Flat white and Macchiato; you'll also find out how to pour your own Latte art. Other Brewing Methods features step-by-step guides to classic brewing techniques to bring the coffee to your table, from a Moka pot and a French press to Aeropress and Siphon brewing. Finally, why not treat yourself to one of Tristan's expertly concocted recipes. From an Espresso Martini to a Pumpkin Spice Latte and Coffee Liqueur to Butter Coffee, this really is the essential anthology for the coffee enthusiast.

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How to Make Coffee - Lani Kingston Cover Art

How to Make Coffee

How to Make Coffee The Science Behind the Bean by Lani Kingston

Want to brew the perfect coffee? Master the science.  Imagine the aroma, taste and feeling that you get from your favourite cup of coffee. Making good coffee depends on understanding the chemistry behind the decisions – everything from why water has to be at a certain temperature and how roast affects taste, to what happens when you add milk.   Lani Kingston explores the key scientific principles behind the art of coffee making, along with step-by-step instructions for all the major methods and which coffee beans, blends, roast and grind are best for the at-home barista.  In How to Make Coffee , you’ll also discover the history of the bean, the art of roasting and grinding, the process of getting milk just right, and the recommended coffee-making machines and gadgets.   Following the whole process, from bean to cup and adding this expert guide to your coffee- making kit means you’ll become as good as a professional when it comes to making coffee at home. 

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A Rum Tale - Joseph Piercy Cover Art

A Rum Tale

A Rum Tale Spirit of the New World by Joseph Piercy

What links Fidel Castro, pirates from the Caribbean and George Washington? Rum. A Rum Tale: Spirit of the New World is a look at the history of one of the Caribbean's most famous and favourite drinks. From its start as a by-product of a mysterious plant called 'sugar cane' to twentieth-century bootlegging, smuggling and prohibition, rum's heritage is as rich as its flavour – so pour yourself a drink and turn the page.

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The Japanese Way of Whisky

The Japanese Way of Whisky Japan’s whiskies and how to enjoy them. The ultimate gift for whisky aficionados by Dave Broom

' The Japanese Way of Whisky is amongst the finest spirits books ever written.' Jim Meehan *This fully updated edition also includes a brand-new introduction and essays from Jim Meehan and Tomo Yoshizawa.* 'This book is incredible' Alex Kratena *Winner of the André Simon John Avery award 2017* This year's ultimate Christmas gift for whisky lovers is the award-winning The Japanese Way of Whisky , fully updated for 2025. Award-winning author and Japanese whisky expert, Dave Broom, tells the stories of Japan's whisky distilleries, unveiling the philosophy that lies behind this fascinating whisky culture, and revealing how it relates to many Japanese concepts. Dave looks at the history and output of each distillery, considering the elements that make that particular whisky what it is, and including tasting notes. Features on aspects of Japanese life and culture that are crucial to a wider understanding, from the importance of the seasons to the role of craftsmanship, add to the picture. Interwoven throughout the book is the fascinating narrative of the journey across Japan which Dave made with photographer Kohei Take, offering further insight into the country which creates this wonderful drink and making this a must-have edition for any whisky lover, whisky drinker, whisky collector or Japanophile.

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The Book of Dangerous Cocktails

The Book of Dangerous Cocktails Adventurous Recipes for Serious Drinkers by Dylan March & Jennifer Boudinot

From the outrageously potent to the ganja-infused, the recipes in this book are an adventure in of themselves. Leave your go-to gin and tonic behind and shake up your next gathering with cocktails that pack an extra punch. Craft an elegant and powerful drink using high-proof liquors, and explore the intoxicating flavor of absinthe. Whip up one of our delicious marijuana-infused concoctions for the perfect cross-fade, or pick up the drama with some flaming shots or vaporized liquor. Regardless of your tastes, The Book of Dangerous Cocktails will have you drinking on the edge.

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Mix Shake Stir

Mix Shake Stir Recipes from Danny Meyer's Acclaimed New York City Restaurants by Danny Meyer

The bartenders at Danny Meyer's wildly popular restaurants are known for their creative concoctions. Guests at Union Square Café or Gramercy Tavern expect not only the finest cuisine but also Meyer's special brand of hospitality that often begins with a Venetian Spritz or a Cranberry Daiquiri. In Mix Shake Stir , Meyer offers all the tips and tools needed to become a masterful mixologist and supplements the cocktail recipes with gourmet takes on bar snacks. There are over 100 recipes of bar classics, signature favorites, and original, refreshing libations -- from the Modern's elegant mojito made with champagne and rose water to Tabla's Pomegranate Gimlet. Shaken or stirred, straight up or on the rocks, these cocktails make this collection an invaluable resource for elegant entertaining.

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Death & Co

Death & Co Modern Classic Cocktails, with More than 500 Recipes by David Kaplan, Nick Fauchald & Alex Day

The definitive guide to the contemporary craft cocktail movement, from one of the highest-profile, most critically lauded, and influential bars in the world.   Death & Co is the most important, influential, and oft-imitated bar to emerge from the contemporary craft cocktail movement. Since its opening in 2006, Death & Co has been a must-visit destination for serious drinkers and cocktail enthusiasts, and the winner of every major industry award—including America’s Best Cocktail Bar and Best Cocktail Menu at the Tales of the Cocktail convention. Boasting a supremely talented and creative bar staff—the best in the industry—Death & Co is also the birthplace of some of the modern era’s most iconic drinks, such as the Oaxaca Old-Fashioned, Naked and Famous, and the Conference.  Destined to become a definitive reference on craft cocktails,  Death & Co  features more than 500 of the bar’s most innovative and sought-after cocktails. But more than just a collection of recipes,  Death & Co  is also a complete cocktail education, with information on the theory and philosophy of drink making, a complete guide to buying and using spirits, and step-by-step instructions for mastering key bartending techniques. Filled with beautiful, evocative photography; illustrative charts and infographics; and colorful essays about the characters who fill the bar each night;  Death & Co —like its namesake bar—is bold, elegant, and setting the pace for mixologists around the world.

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The Wine Bible, 3rd Edition - Karen MacNeil Cover Art

The Wine Bible, 3rd Edition

The Wine Bible, 3rd Edition by Karen MacNeil

It’s America’s bestselling wine book, now fully revised, updated, and in color! Beloved and trusted by everyone, from newcomers starting their wine journey to oenophiles, sommeliers, restaurateurs, and industry insiders, The Wine Bible is comprehensive, entertaining, authoritative, beautifully written, and endlessly interesting. Page after page grounds the reader deeply in the fundamentals—vineyards and varietals, climate and terroir—while layering on passionate asides, tips, anecdotes, definitions, illustrations, maps, labels, and over 400 photographs in full-color. Plus this completely updated 3rd edition offers: New chapters on Great Britain, Croatia, Israel. A new section called In the Beginning… Wine in the Ancient World. New fully revised Great Wines section with recommended bottles to try for each country and region. Expanded chapters on France, Italy, Australia, South America, and the U.S. A deeper grape glossary including 400-plus varieties, and an expanded Mastering Wine Section incorporating latest science on taste and smell.

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Smuggler's Cove

Smuggler's Cove Exotic Cocktails, Rum, and the Cult of Tiki by Martin Cate & Rebecca Cate

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • SPIRITED AWARD WINNER • “This indispensable book is the definitive volume on one of the cocktail world’s most fascinating and complex genres.”—Jordan Mackay, co-author of Secrets of the Sommeliers WINNER: 2017 JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION BOOK AWARD, BEVERAGE WINNER: 2017 SPIRITED AWARDS (TALES OF THE COCKTAIL): BEST NEW COCKTAIL & BARTENDING BOOK A colorful journey into the lore and legend of tiki, from its birth in Depression-era America to its modern-day revival—from the founders and owners of Smuggler’s Cove, the most acclaimed tiki bar of the modern era Featuring more than 100 delicious recipes (original and historic), plus a groundbreaking new approach to understanding rum, Smuggler’s Cove is the magnum opus of the contemporary tiki renaissance. From tiki’s birth as an escapist fantasy for Depression-era Americans; how exotic cocktails were invented, stolen, and re-invented; Hollywood starlets and scandals; and tiki’s newfound popularity, Martin and Rebecca Cate, founders and owners of Smuggler’s Cove in San Francisco, explore tiki’s storied history. Whether you’re looking for a new favorite cocktail, tips on how to trick out your home tiki grotto, help stocking your bar with great rums, or inspiration for your next tiki party, Smuggler’s Cove has everything you need to transform your world into a Polynesian Pop fantasia. Make yourself a Mai Tai, put your favorite exotica record on the hi-fi, and prepare to lose yourself in the fantastical world of tiki, one of the most alluring—and often misunderstood—movements in American cultural history.

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Classic Cocktails Done Well

Classic Cocktails Done Well Tried-and-True Recipes for the Home Bartender by Faith Hingey

Perfect your home-bartending game and learn to mix 75 classic cocktails with ease and confidence. You don’t need an overpriced and overstuffed home bar to make timeless and delicious cocktails. Classic Cocktails Done Well equips you with the tools and techniques you need to build a streamlined bar and mix well-balanced drinks—all from the comfort of your own home!   Cocktail aficionado Faith Hingey provides you with recipes for 75 historic, iconic, and easy-to-make cocktails, complete with photos and handy advice that ensure you’ll make them perfectly. With this essential cocktail recipe book, you’ll be shaking and stirring up the classics from negronis and Manhattans to mint juleps and French 75s—and impressing your guests—in no time.   Simple ingredients, 75 classic cocktails . Master the martini, fine-tune your old fashioned, and perfect your paloma with just a few carefully curated core spirits, liqueurs, and everyday ingredients. Master core bartending techniques. Learn to shake, muddle, and prepare garnishes like a pro with tried-and-true bartending tips and tricks. Curate your home bar. Set yourself up for cocktail success with helpful advice on selecting the proper glassware, which bottles to stock, and the perfect drink to serve for any occasion. Beautiful color photos for every recipe. So you’ll know exactly what your drink should look like.

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Make Your Own Soda

Make Your Own Soda Syrup Recipes for All-Natural Pop, Floats, Cocktails, and More by Anton Nocito & Lynn Marie Hulsman

Sweet-tart lime. Bright cherry. Creamy vanilla.   Natural sodas are vibrantly flavored with the zing of just-squeezed citrus juice, the sweetness of ripe berries, or the subtle perfume of fresh herbs. And with the popularity of countertop appliances that turn tap water into sparkling water, it’s easier than ever to make the real thing in your own kitchen: simply mix a fresh soda syrup with bubbly water for a drink that’s as sweet (or not) as you like—minus any artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners.             In Make Your Own Soda, you’ll find 70 recipes for all-natural syrups with unique, artisanal flavors like pineapple, lemongrass, and hibiscus, as well as old-time favorites like ginger, sarsaparilla, and grape. You’ll also find great ways to use homemade syrups to create soda fountain classics (Chocolate Egg Cream), great cocktails (Lovage Gin Fizz), and hot drinks (Hot Apple Spice Cup), all as delicious as they are distinctive.

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Coffee Art

Coffee Art Creative Coffee Designs for the Home Barista by Dhan Tamang

Over 128 pages of 60 stunning designs from Britain's champion latte artist. From free pouring to etching, stencilling and more complicated designs for the black belt barista, you'll have fun emulating innovative designs such as The Swan, The Unicorn, and frothy 3-D babyccino animals. The book even includes 9 stencil patterns for you to trace and try. Starting with basic skills and patterns, readers will learn how to create the crema (the froth that acts as a canvas in the coffee cup) and how to produce the hearts, rosettas and tulips that will be used as the basis to form more complicated artworks. Dhan Tamang is a world-renowned latte artist particularly known for his use of colour, and now you too can create impressive multicoloured designs following Dhan's step-by-step instructions. By the end of this book you will be able to create fabulous designs to delight family members and dinner party guests alike.

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Mocktails - Caroline Hwang Cover Art

Mocktails

Mocktails by Caroline Hwang

This visually-driven cookbook features fabulous mocktails to satisfy any taste, occasion, or season. The 80+ drinks are based on fruits, herbs, spices, syrups—fresh ingredients and bright flavors like ginger, citrus, turmeric, berries, hibiscus, persimmon, coconut, mint, and matcha—and span refreshing options like coolers, spritzes, and juices to warming punches, toddies, and teas. Learn the building blocks of crafting a perfect drink, from the essential tools—including the shakers and strainers found in any home bar—and unique and customizable made-from-scratch simple syrups, shrubs, purees, sugars, and salts. A visual guide to mocktail necessities distills the key components to choose from to build a stellar drink: the base; some sweetness; fruits & vegetables; fresh herbs & flowers; acid; dried spices & flowers; teas & coffee; garnishes, and ice. Beautiful color photography showcases the ingredients and elements of each drink, along with the luscious finished concoction. Sample recipes include: Lychee-tini Pineapple Mint Spritz Thai Daiquiri Lavender Bubbly Cherry Vera Cucumber Elderflower Fizz Blueberry Cardamom Smash Sumac Sour Hibiscus Lime Slush Coconut-Turmeric Rejuvenator Blood Orange Creamsicle Turmeric, Apple & Ginger Chai Persimmon Nog Pomegranate Apple Spiced Cider

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Champagne

Champagne How the World's Most Glamorous Wine Triumphed Over War and Hard Times by Don Kladstrup & Petie Kladstrup

The sparkling wine's untold dramatic history, from the thirteenth century to two world wars and the twenty-first century, by the bestselling authors of Wine and War . "The blood history of Champagne has been told before, but not in such a breezy, easygoing volume. Good froth." — New York Times It's been said that Champagne in northern France has been the site of more bloody battles, fiery incursions, and large-scale wars than any other place on Earth. From the time of Attila the Hun to the Germans in World War II, countless invaders have tried to conquer this strife-torn land. Yet somehow it managed to become the birthplace of the world's most beloved wine. In this engrossing and unforgettable history, author Don and Peite Kladstrup show how this sparkling wine, born of bloodshed, became a symbol of glamour, good times, and celebration. It's a story filled with larger-than-life characters: Dom Pérignon, the father of champagne, who, contrary to popular belief, worked his entire life to keep bubbles out of champagne; the Sun King, Louis XIV, who rarely drank anything else; and Napoleon, who, in trying to conquer the world, introduced it to champagne. Compelling, dramatic, eye-opening, and utterly fascinating, Champagne will forever change how you look at a glass of bubbly. "A lovingly written ode to this incomparable, festive wine." — Newsday (New York) "[An] outstanding contribution to popular wine history. . . . A delight." — Wine Enthusiast

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Rum A Tasting Course

Rum A Tasting Course A Flavor-Focused Approach to the World of Rum by Ian Burrell

Open the bottle on this comprehensive tasting course to discover the variety, complex history, and distinct flavors that rum has to offer. From its origins in the West Indies and its seafaring associations, rum is now distilled all over the world, and its popularity as a spirit is experiencing a new rise. Ian Burrell, a passionate advocate for all things rum, reveals the spirit’s long and complex history; the production, distillation, and aging process; and the myriad flavors of this delicious drink available today. Discover who we have to thank for inventing rum, exactly how it is created from sugarcane, and how best to enjoy the different varieties before exploring tasting notes for more than 100 global rums and recipes for more than 30 cocktails—both classic favorites and those with a modern twist. This all-encompassing guide to the ongoing story of rum will teach you to establish your own palate and write your own tasting notes and will open up the world of premium and bespoke spirits for a lifetime of enjoyment.

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The Unofficial Ted Lasso Cookbook - Aki Berry & Meg Chano Cover Art

The Unofficial Ted Lasso Cookbook

The Unofficial Ted Lasso Cookbook From Biscuits to BBQ, 50 Recipes Inspired by TV’s Most Lovable Football Team by Aki Berry & Meg Chano

Inspired by the beloved, Emmy Award–winning TV show Ted Lasso, a collection of 50 recipes, DIY ideas, and other Easter eggs for anyone who believes that Football is Life! Keep calm and carry on, the Unofficial Ted Lasso Cookbook is here. Perfect for fans in need of sweet treats to numb the sting of defeat, or those who agree that tea tastes like hot brown water, this collection of recipes will warm your heart and fill your stomach. Featuring delicious dishes from every corner of the Lassoverse, like: Pigs in Roy's BlankieTed’s Bullseye BBQ Pulled Pork SandwichSam’s Jollof Rice With ChickenCrown and Anchor Fish and ChipsDani's Cheeky Mexican PoncheDiamond Dogs’ HighballBELIEVE Cupcake SheetAnd of course, Biscuits With the Boss (along with instructions to make your own pink box) With recipes for every occasion—from afternoon teas to AFC Richmond tailgates—plus creative watch party ideas and stories, this cookbook will help you recreate the quirky, high-spirited world of Ted Lasso and welcome its infectious optimism into your own home.

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Message in the Bottle

Message in the Bottle A Guide to Tasting Wine by Tim Gaiser

Tim Gaiser is an internationally renowned wine expert, educator, and blogger and one of less than 300 individuals worldwide ever to attain the Master Sommelier title. He is the former Director of Education and Education chair for the Court of Master Sommeliers, Americas. Unlock the secrets of professional wine tasting with Master Sommelier Tim Gaiser, an industry expert with over three decades of experience teaching thousands of students at every level. Whether you're a student preparing for a certification exam, an industry veteran looking to improve your tasting, or a consumer just getting into wine, Message in the Bottle: A Guide to Tasting Wine is an invaluable resource. The book offers practical how-to instructions with detailed explanations for a comprehensive and easy-to-read experience. Here's some of what you'll discover inside: Tips for selecting the glassware, setting up your tastings, and the best techniques for smelling and tasting wine.An in-depth explanation of the deductive tasting grid and method.Detailed descriptions of classic white and red varietal wines.How to consistently and accurately assess the structural elements in wine.Approaches to using pattern recognition in a blind tasting.Instructions for writing thorough and effective tasting notes and tech sheets.A list of producers for tasting practice.Methods for tasting exam preparation.Strategies for improving focus, concentration, and smell and taste memory. "Message in the Bottle: A Guide to Tasting Wine" is an indispensable resource for any professional, student, or consumer.

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How to Make Your Own Cordials And Syrups

How to Make Your Own Cordials And Syrups by Catherine Atkinson

Create your own seasonal drinks, from child-friendly cordials made with natural ingredients, to delicious home-made alcoholic liqueurs and tipples.The freshness and flavours of homemade cordials and syrups are second to none and rival any shop-bought version at a fraction of the cost. With this book you'll be producing your own all year round with recipes for every season. Try spring rhubarb and ginger syrup, red and blackcurrant cordial in the summer, hedgerow cordial in the autumn and mulled cranberry cordial to warm those winter days. You'll also find recipes for classic liqueurs such as sloe gin, limoncello and blackberry vodka.

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The Home Barista

The Home Barista From bean to blend, how to make the best coffee at home by Tom Saxon

"TELLS YOU EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR THE PERFECT CUP OF COFFEE." -STYLIST The Home Barista is the ultimate guide to brewing speciality coffee in the comfort of your own kitchen. Join industry expert Tom Saxon on a journey from bean to blend as he unlocks the secrets, tips and techniques behind his top-grade coffee creations. This stunning book features: * Step-by-step guidance on everything from roasting beans to latte art * Comprehensive advice on equipment, ingredients and how to make your home coffee shop * Coffee recipes from around the world and for any time of day * Beautiful colour photography that shows how to take your coffee to the next level "This book is packed full of useful information related to all things coffee and brewing!" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "I am a self-proclaimed coffee enthusiast and I absolutely love this book." ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "Love this book from cover to cover!" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ "Perfect for enthusiasts for beginners! Its a beautiful book made for any coffee lover." ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

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Coffee Recipe for Beginners: Become a Barista With This Ultimate Guide - Adna Melan Cover Art

Coffee Recipe for Beginners: Become a Barista With This Ultimate Guide

Coffee Recipe for Beginners: Become a Barista With This Ultimate Guide by Adna Melan

Did you know that coffee is the second most consumed drink in the world? That's right, 3 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day. That's where you come in, who could whip up a fair amount of them. In this book you will learn to live enriching experiences with the world of coffee, not only for the hobby of making different types of elixir, but as a business. The author, who is a barista with extensive experience in the Netherlands and several European countries, shares a simple guide in this book, confessing that he has focused it on those who are just beginning, with basic knowledge of coffee preparation. Immerse yourself in the pages of this book where you will learn everything related to preparation, processes, techniques and even skills to manage and serve the client, so that you can develop your senses and abilities to the fullest. In this book you will learn: Coffee traceability. What is arabica coffee Industrial coffee processes Sensory foundations of coffee. How to live and do a tasting the barista Filtration methods Knowing the machines Preparation of multiple coffees with its step-by-step content focused on doing it in the espresso machine. And more about this fascinating and delicious world.  

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Making Mead for Beginners - Ralph Walker Cover Art

Making Mead for Beginners

Making Mead for Beginners Step by Step Comprehensive Blueprint to Crafting Mead from Home (From Beginner to Advanced), Including Beginner Friendly Recipes by Ralph Walker

Curious about mead-making but don’t know where to start? Want to learn how to craft your own honey wine without waiting years for it to be ready? Welcome to the golden age of mead-making—where you no longer need medieval patience to enjoy this ancient, delicious drink. Mead, the world’s oldest fermented beverage, was once reserved for warriors, royalty, and the gods. Today, it’s making a massive comeback—but instead of waiting years for a decent bottle, modern techniques allow you to craft your own delicious mead in a matter of weeks. Whether you're a complete beginner who has no clue what "melomel" means or an experienced brewer looking to refine your techniques, this book will guide you through every step of the process—from choosing the right honey to experimenting with unique flavors. If you've ever wondered: What ingredients and equipment do I need to make mead? How do I sanitize everything properly? How do I choose the best honey? What’s the difference between primary and secondary fermentation? How do I avoid common mistakes that ruin a batch? How do I know when my mead is ready? What are the best ways to bottle and store mead? How can I create custom flavors with fruits, spices, and herbs? Then this book has all the answers you need! Inside, You’ll Discover: A complete beginner’s guide to mead-making—no experience required A step-by-step breakdown of the fermentation process so you never feel lost The top 20 mead styles (and which one you should start with) How to blend and pair different meads for unique flavors Essential bottling and aging techniques to ensure a perfect finish Easy ways to avoid off-flavors, contamination, and carbonation disasters How to experiment with fruits, spices, and herbs to craft your own signature mead Advanced techniques like back-sweetening and carbonation for sparkling mead 11 must-try recipes including traditional mead, metheglins, melomels, and more Even if you’ve never brewed anything before or you think mead-making is too complicated, this book will prove that anyone can master the art of crafting mead at home—with simple, easy-to-follow instructions that take the guesswork out of the process. Imagine this: Sipping a golden, homemade mead that you crafted from scratch Sharing a bottle of your own signature brew with friends and family Experimenting with different honeys, fruits, and spices to create your own unique flavors Feeling the pride of mastering an ancient craft and turning it into a rewarding hobby With the right knowledge and techniques, you can make this a reality.

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Crowded Kitchen

Crowded Kitchen No-Fuss Drinks, Dinners, Desserts, and More for Every Type of Gathering by Beth Sinclair & Lexi Harrison

An approachable, everyday cookbook with recipes for every occasion from the mother-daughter duo behind Crowded Kitchen. Whether you’re cooking dinner with your family, mixing up drinks with your friends, or seeking culinary inspiration, you’ll find what you’re looking for in this debut cookbook from Beth and Lexi, the mother-daughter duo behind the popular cooking platform Crowded Kitchen. In this book, they bring you a diverse collection of 100+ family-tested and social media-approved recipes, delivered from their crowded kitchen straight to yours. You’ll find photos for every recipe, menus for special occasions, fresh seasonal ingredients, and easy substitutions and adaptations for various dietary preferences. With simple appetizers, hearty dinners, refreshing cocktails, indulgent desserts, and more, this down-to-earth guide will inspire cooks of all skill levels to prepare delicious dishes to share. Bring your loved ones around the table with flavorful meals made from fresh, seasonal ingredients. With simple and creative recipes like Baked Apple Cider Donuts, Roasted Beet and Feta Dip, Michigan Cherry Salad, White Spinach and Mushroom Lasagna, Cranberry-Orange Whiskey Cocktail, and Strawberry-Peach Spoon Cake, Crowded Kitchen will solve the needs of the modern home chef.

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Cork Dork

Cork Dork A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live for Taste by Bianca Bosker

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AND A  NEW YORK TIMES CRITICS' PICK “Thrilling . . . [told] with gonzo élan . . . When the sommelier and blogger Madeline Puckette writes that this book is the  Kitchen Confidential  of the wine world, she’s not wrong, though Bill Buford’s Heat is probably a shade closer.” — Jennifer Senior, The New York Times   Professional journalist and amateur drinker Bianca Bosker didn’t know much about wine—until she discovered an alternate universe where taste reigns supreme, a world of elite sommeliers who dedicate their lives to the pursuit of flavor. Astounded by their fervor and seemingly superhuman sensory powers, she set out to uncover what drove their obsession, and whether she, too, could become a “cork dork.” With boundless curiosity, humor, and a healthy dose of skepticism, Bosker takes the reader inside underground tasting groups, exclusive New York City restaurants, California mass-market wine factories, and even a neuroscientist’s fMRI machine as she attempts to answer the most nagging question of all: what’s the big deal about wine? What she learns will change the way you drink wine—and, perhaps, the way you live—forever. “Think:  Eat, Pray, Love  meets  Somm .” —theSkimm “As informative as it is, well, intoxicating.” — Fortune

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Moonshine 101: A Beginners Guide to the Art of Moonshine - Nicholas Moore Cover Art

Moonshine 101: A Beginners Guide to the Art of Moonshine

Moonshine 101: A Beginners Guide to the Art of Moonshine by Nicholas Moore

Learn step by step with photos how to build your own small batch moonshine whiskey pot still. Topics covered include construction, safety concerns, distillation, mash recipes and more! As the title suggests, this book is intended as an overview and introduction to moonshining. This book will teach you how to make your first still, not how to make a large scale production still. If you are a seasoned distiller looking for ways to tweak your reflux still you should look elsewhere. However, if you are new to moonshining, want to know how the process works and would like to experiment and build a first still then this book contains valuable information for you.

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A Hedonist in the Cellar

A Hedonist in the Cellar Adventures in Wine: Essays by Jay McInerney

In the time since Bright Lights, Big City reinvigorated contemporary fiction, Jay McInerney can claim a great many accomplishments, including the mantle that Salon has given him: “the best wine writer in America.” "[McInerney's] research is impeccable. . . . Wine writer or novelist, the man is a story teller and a good one"— The New York Times In A Hedonist in the Cellar, he gathers more than five years’ worth of essays and continues his exploration of what’s new, what’s enduring, and what’s surprising, giving his palate a complete workout and the reader an indispensable, idiosyncratic guide to a world of almost infinite variety. Rieslings from the Finger Lakes, Armagnac from Gascony, powerhouse amarones from Valpolicella, the most fearsome critics in England, chocolate-friendly bottles from all over the globe, new developments in Chile and Argentina—these are only some of the delights now ready to be savored in a collection driven not only by wine itself but also the people who make it and those whose enjoyment is matched by their curiosity. Full of terroir and flavor, svelte personalities, and keen insight into the trade, these are irresistible essays for anyone enthralled by the manifold pleasures of wine.

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Bordeaux: Guide to the Wines of France (French Wine Guide by Approach Guides) - Approach Guides, David Raezer & Jennifer Raezer Cover Art

Bordeaux: Guide to the Wines of France (French Wine Guide by Approach Guides)

Bordeaux: Guide to the Wines of France (French Wine Guide by Approach Guides) French Wine Guide by Approach Guides, David Raezer & Jennifer Raezer

2022 UPDATE: NEW VINTAGE RATINGS! Located in southwest France and pierced through its center by the Gironde river, Bordeaux is probably France’s, if the world’s, most famous wine-producing region. This Approach Guide is designed as a quick-reference resource for wine enthusiasts seeking to understand what makes Bordeaux’s wines unique and make informed choices. What’s in this wine guide: ★ Grape varieties. We describe the primary red and white grape varieties in Bordeaux’s famous blends and where they reach their highest expressions. ★ Vintage ratings. We offer a straightforward vintage ratings table, which affords high-level insight into the best and most challenging years for wine production. ★ A Bordeaux wine label. We explain what to look for on a Bordeaux wine label and what it tells you about what’s in the bottle. In doing so, we provide background on Bordeaux’s appellation system and its producer classifications. ★ Appellation profiles. We provide detailed profiles of each of Bordeaux’s appellations. For each appellation, this guide describes the prevailing terroir, the types of wine produced and what makes them distinctive. ★ A distinctive approach. This guidebook’s approach is unique: rather than tell you what specific bottle of wine to order by providing individual bottle reviews, it gives you the information you require to make informed wine choices on any list. ★ Recommendations. We mark our favorite appellations with asterisks (*) — our selections have a record for providing quality, consistency and good values. ★ Information the way you like it. As with all of our guides, this book is optimized for intuitive, quick navigation; information is organized into bullet points to make absorption easy; trademark features of grapes and denominations are front and center. Publisher note: This wine guide is focused on wine education, highlighting the unique aspects of Bordeaux's wine growing regions and grape varieties; this guide does not profile specific producers or rate individual wines. ABOUT APPROACH GUIDES Wine guides for the ultra curious, Approach Guides takes an in depth look at a wine region's grapes, appellations, and vintages to help you discover wines that meet your preferences. PRAISE FOR APPROACH GUIDES Compulsive (and compulsively informed) travelers, the Raezers are the masterminds behind the downloadable Approach Guides, which are filled with a university course-worth of history and insights for 62 destinations worldwide. WHY WE LOVE IT: The Raezers share our desire for deep, well-researched information on the wonders of the world. - Travel + Leisure

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The Bartender's Manifesto

The Bartender's Manifesto How to Think, Drink, and Create Cocktails Like a Pro by Toby Maloney, Emma Janzen & The Bartenders of The Violet Hour

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER • Offering a foundational approach to cocktails, this manual from a James Beard Award-winning trailblazer will have you understanding and creating original drinks like a seasoned barkeep. Take a raucous romp through the essential stages of fashioning cocktails and learn the hows and whys of bartending with acclaimed mixologist Toby Maloney and the team from The Violet Hour. When the pioneering cocktail bar opened in Chicago in 2007, it set a high standard with an innovative training program that teaches not just how to replicate classic cocktail recipes flawlessly, but how to embrace ingenuity, make smart decisions, and create original, inspired recipes from rote. Like cooks who can peer into their pantry and whip up dinner on the fly, no recipe needed, those who follow the methods in The Bartender's Manifesto will have the technical foundation and confidence to take their cocktail skills to the next level and fabricate a drink from any ingredients at hand.   First, dive deep into the mechanics of creating cocktails with the right balance, texture, aroma, and temperature. From there, Toby goes well beyond the fine-tuned mechanics of the craft, covering how to kickstart the creative process and bring professional-level complexity and sophistication to drinks. Additional essays offer insider intel on how to offer top-notch hospitality (at the bar and at home), find comfort in the everyday rituals of the craft, and spark surprise and curiosity in the process. With detailed insights into The Violet Hour’s greatest recipes, expert tips from bar alumni, and helpful step-by-step illustrations and photographs, readers will come away with a deeper understanding of what makes the bar’s training program so legendary, plus the superpower of creating imaginative cocktails that reflect their personal style and creativity.

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Vino

Vino The Essential Guide to Real Italian Wine by Joe Campanale & Joshua David Stein

The Italian wine bible for a new generation—a superstar sommelier and restaurateur explores the dynamic world of contemporary Italian wine. “Joe gives us the gift of learning about the ever-evolving landscape of the world’s most soulful (and might I say favorite?) wine region.”—Danny Meyer ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: The New York Times Acclaimed Italian wine expert, sommelier, winemaker, and restaurateur, Joe Campanale presents a comprehensive guide that is as transportive as it is deeply educational. Vino dives into the dynamic landscape of Italian wine today, where a new generation of winemakers is eschewing popular international styles, championing long-forgotten indigenous grapes, and adopting sustainable approaches best suited for their local climates.   In an epic quest through Italy’s 20 regions that takes readers from the steep hills of Valle d’Aosta to the near-tropical climates of Sicily, Campanale uncovers and profiles the diversity of real Italian wine and the most exciting, game-changing producers in each area. Readers will leave with countless recommendations for exceptional winemakers and be armed with Campanale’s empowering new rubric of quality (say goodbye to the Italian wine pyramid). Full of colorful stories, in-depth explorations of the modern craft, and stunning photography, Vino proves there's never been a better time to drink Italian wine.

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Healing Herbal Teas

Healing Herbal Teas Learn to Blend 101 Specially Formulated Teas for Stress Management, Common Ailments, Seasonal Health, and Immune Support by Sarah Farr

Discover how easy and fun it can be to create flavorful, customized teas for enjoyment and health year-round—using these recipes featuring insights into the medicinal qualities of each herb. Freshly blended herbal teas offer more healing power than do pre-packaged tea bags. In Healing Herbal Teas , master herbalist and author Sarah Farr serves up 101 original recipes that not only offer health advantages but also taste great. Formulations to benefit each body system and promote well-being include Daily Adrenal Support, Inflammation Reduction, and Digestive Tonic. Additional recipes that address seasonal needs such as allergy relief or immune support will attune you to the cycles of nature, while instruction on the art of tea blending will teach you how to develop your own signature mixtures to give your body exactly what it needs. This book is an enchanting and delectable guide to blending and brewing power-packed herbal teas at home.

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Agave Spirits

Agave Spirits The Past, Present, and Future of Mezcals by Gary Paul Nabhan Ph.D. & David Suro Piñera

Winner of the 2024 James Beard Foundation's Award for Beverage Writing without Recipes “A manifesto…[and] a positive spin on the future of mezcal.” —Florence Fabricant, New York Times The agave plant was never destined to become tasteless, cheap tequila. All tequilas are mezcals; all mezcals are made from agaves; and every bottle of mezcal is the remarkable result of collaborations among agave entrepreneurs, botanists, distillers, beverage distributors, bartenders, and more. How these groups come together in this “spirits world” is the subject of this fascinating new book by the acclaimed ethnobotanist Gary Paul Nabhan and the pioneering restauranteur David Suro Piñera. Join them as they delight in the diversity of the distillate agave spirits, as they endeavor to track down the more distant kin in the family of agaves, and as, along the way, they reveal the stunning innovations that have been transforming the industry around tequilas and mezcals in recent decades. The result of the authors’ fieldwork and on-the-ground interviews with mezcaleros in eight Mexican states, Agave Spirits shows how traditional methods of mezcal production are inspiring a new generation of individuals, including women, both in and beyond the industry. And as they reach back into a rich, centuries-long history, Nabhan and Suro Piñera make clear that understanding the story behind a bottle of mezcal, more than any other drink, will not only reveal what lies ahead for the tradition—including its ability to adapt in the face of the climate crisis—but will also enrich the drinking experience for readers. Essential reading for mezcal connoisseurs and amateurs interested in unlocking the past of a delightful distillate, Agave Spirits tells the tale of the most flavorful and memorable spirits humankind has ever sipped and savored. Featuring twelve illustrations by René Alejandro Hernández Tapia and indices that list common and scientific names for agave species, as well as the names of plants, animals, and domesticated agaves used in the production of distillates.

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Apple Cider Vinegar: Miracle Health System for Beginners. All the Recipes. Detox, Weight Loss, Boost Immune System, Increase Energy and Lots More - Daisy Jarvis Cover Art

Apple Cider Vinegar: Miracle Health System for Beginners. All the Recipes. Detox, Weight Loss, Boost Immune System, Increase Energy and Lots More

Apple Cider Vinegar: Miracle Health System for Beginners. All the Recipes. Detox, Weight Loss, Boost Immune System, Increase Energy and Lots More by Daisy Jarvis

If You Would Like To Heal Your Body With This Simple Product, Read On...   Are you... ✓ looking for natural ways to boost your immune system? ✓ trying to kick-start your weight loss journey? ✓ struggling with hair or skin problems? Have you tried apple cider vinegar?  Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting the natural sugars found in apples. The result is not just delicious, but also health-boosting. Apple cider vinegar has been used for thousands of years and it's sure to benefit you as well. The book   Apple cider vinegar: Miracle Health System for Beginners. All the recipes. Detox, weight loss, boost immune system, Increase energy and lots more  is your ultimate guide to using apple cider vinegar for health purposes. You'll discover recipes for treating a LOT of health conditions, from bloating to some very serious diseases such as PCOS or diabetes. Here's what you'll learn:   The exact dosage of apple cider vinegar for treating a wide range of diseases and disorders How to combine apple cider vinegar with other dietary supplements to strengthen its effects The exact strategy for losing weight with apple cider vinegar by making use of its fat-burning and glucose-management properties How apple cider vinegar can improve your daily life by boosting your energy and immune system And much, much more! Even if you're skeptical about the benefits of apple cider vinegar, you can try it a few times and see how it works for you. It won't harm you anyway, and you'll be surprised by its effects! In this book, you'll also find some results of scientific studies that have shown the effectiveness of apple cider vinegar for a variety of health problems, so you'll probably be convinced to try it! Are you ready to heal yourself with this simple product? Scroll up, click on  "Buy Now with 1-Click" , and Get Your Copy Now!  

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Wine Folly

Wine Folly The Essential Guide to Wine by Madeline Puckette

The best introductory book on wine to come along in years” ( The Washington Post ) from the creators of the award-winning Wine Folly website Red or white? Cabernet or merlot? Light or bold? What to pair with food? Drinking great wine isn’t hard, but finding great wine does require a deeper understanding of the fundamentals.   Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine  will help you make sense of it all in a unique infographic wine book. Designed by the creators of the Wine Folly website, which has won Wine Blogger of the Year from the International Wine & Spirits Competition, this book combines sleek, modern information design with data visualization and gives readers pragmatic answers to all their wine questions, including:    •  Detailed taste profiles of popular and under-the-radar wines.    •  A guide to pairing food and wine.    •  A wine-region section with detailed maps.    •  Practical tips and tricks for serving wine.    •  Methods for tasting wine and identifying flavors. Packed with information and encouragement,  Wine Folly: The Essential Guide to Wine  will empower your decision-making with practical knowledge and give you confidence at the table.

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One Thousand Vines - Pascaline Lepeltier, Rajat Parr, Ava Mees List & René Redzepi Cover Art

One Thousand Vines

One Thousand Vines A New Way to Understand Wine by Pascaline Lepeltier, Rajat Parr, Ava Mees List & René Redzepi

*SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDRÉ SIMON DRINKS BOOK AWARD 2024* * A DECANTER BEST WINE BOOK OF 2024* *WINNER OF AN OIV AWARD 2024* "Dazzling" The Times Literary Supplement "Wine lovers who read this book will deeply, richly profit" The Best Wine Books of 2024 by Eric Asimov, The New York Times "Written by the very impressive Pacaline Lepeltier, one of a handful of female master sommeliers and, in my opinion, the best in the world, she can be trusted to guide you and inform you on your wine journey... It's an all-knowing textbook perfect for a wine nerd like me." Eugene Shevertalov, Condé Nast Traveler "This book is every wine book you ever needed and every wine book you could ever want." JancisRobinson.com "Whether you're a curious enthusiast or seasoned connoisseur, Lepeltier offers the keys to unlock wine's mysteries, one vine at a time. So no, this book isn't about one thousand vines alone; but about equipping you to embrace wine's vast, beautiful, and interconnected world with clarity and confidence." Forbes "One Thousand Vines is an exceptional achievement worthy of a special place on your wine bookshelf." The Wine Economist " A masterpiece that offers a deep dive into the world of wine. It's a testament to its author's passion, expertise and commitment to sustainable practices." Robert Parker Wine Advocate 'A remarkable book, a once-in-a-generation book, quite unlike any other, reflecting a profound understanding of the world of wine... It's tremendous work of synthesis, broad in its scope, thoroughly up to date, imaginative, philosophical, scientific and profound. There's nothing like it.' Jamie Goode "Lepeltier's expertise is addictive and admirable. The talents that made her an in-demand sommelier and lecturer are the same qualities that come through in her writing." Drinkhacker "Entwining culture, philosophy, history, and science, Pascaline Lepeltier's One Thousand Vines is nothing short of an astonishing work of genius. This is an essential resource for understanding wine in all its marvellous complexity." Alice Feiring " One Thousand Vines is a crucial resource for understanding wine on both a global and local scale, and an essential read for anyone who loves wine." Jon Bonné "Pascaline's work is essential for anyone who wants to fully understand wine. Additionally, you will find a multitude of conceptual maps and illustrations that make the reading even more delightful." Ferran Centelles ' One Thousand Vines is the price of a good bottle of California Pinot Noir, but it's worth an entire case...It belongs in any connoisseur's wine library.' - International Wine Review In One Thousand Vines internationally celebrated sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier answers all the important questions about wine. With three main parts - Reading Vines, Reading Landscapes and Reading Wines - the book challenges preconceived ideas about the vine and its wine. It explains where we are now, how we got here, and shows us a way forward - in how grapes will be grown, made into wine, sold and enjoyed. One Thousand Vines isn't an encyclopedia or atlas but offers the reader keys to understand the links between the bottle and the producers, terroirs and vineyards which give birth to it. With a refreshingly unique approach, star sommelier Pascaline Lepeltier offers those curious about wine not only the answers but also the tools to understand it by oneself.

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Magnolia Table, Volume 2 - Joanna Gaines Cover Art

Magnolia Table, Volume 2

Magnolia Table, Volume 2 A Collection of Recipes for Gathering by Joanna Gaines

From breakfast to dinner, plus breads, soups, and sides, Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Table, Volume 2 EPB gives readers abundant reasons to gather together—an instant #1 New York Times bestseller! Following the launch of her #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook, Magnolia Table , and seeing her family’s own sacred dishes being served at other families’ tables across the country, Joanna Gaines gained a deeper commitment to the value of food being shared. This insight inspired Joanna to get back in the kitchen and start from scratch, pushing herself beyond her comfort zone to develop new, family-friendly recipes for her family, and yours, to gather around. Magnolia Table, Volume 2 EPB is filled with 145 new, easy-to-follow recipes from her own home that she shares with husband Chip and their five kids, and from the couple’s restaurant, Magnolia Table; Silos Baking Co; and new coffee shop, Magnolia Press. The book is beautifully photographed and filled with dishes you’ll want to bring into your own home, including: Mushroom-Gruyère QuichePumpkin Cream Cheese BreadGrilled Bruschetta ChickenZucchini-Squash StrataChicken-Pecan-Asparagus CasseroleStuffed Pork LoinLemon-Lavender TartMagnolia Press Chocolate Cake

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Kindred Spirits - Stephanie Wahler Cover Art

Kindred Spirits

Kindred Spirits Cocktails for Two by Stephanie Wahler

A delightful drinks book for couples, Kindred Spirits serves up 40 cocktail recipes to enjoy with your sweetie, 40+ photos, and creative date ideas that will add some spirited fun to your love life. From the mixologist behind the popular @bevsbybeverly Instagram and TikTok accounts, these tempting cocktail recipes take date night to the next level. Organized by type of date—from the classic dinner date to daytime dates, movie nights, double dates, special occasions, and more—these indulgent cocktails for two include:Up All Night Espresso Martinis to fuel a passionate game night and/or a night of passion.StrawBAE & Balsamics to toast each other while on a romantic picnic in the park. Hottie Toddies for a cozy movie night at home with your hottie.Lush photography sets the mood while sidebars offer memorable date activities--like Arts & Craft & Sip Night and Couchella--a bucket list for couples, a roundup of best rom-coms, a sexy playlist, and more. Alongside cocktail paraphernalia or a bottle of liquor, Kindred Spirits is a lovely newlywed, engagement, anniversary, or housewarming gift for couples who enjoy mixing up tasty cocktails at home. Cheers to love, libations, and happily ever after! MAKES DATE NIGHT FUN AND EASY TO PLAN: Mixing and sipping on a delicious bev with your boo is an enjoyable way to spend time together. Kindred Spirits offers 40 delicious drink recipes plus tons of great ideas for romantic activities that will bring couples closer together, such as a dance party, a home-cooked meal, and low-key ways to celebrate Valentine's Day.  IDEAL ENGAGEMENT OR WEDDING GIFT: Rather than gifting an engaged couple a handbook on wedding planning, give them the gift that keeps on giving. Packed with tasty cocktail recipes and fun things to do together, this will be one of the best engagement, shower, or wedding gifts they'll receive. FOR COUPLES AT ANY STAGE: Alongside a shaker, playful ice cube molds, or pretty glassware, Kindred Spirits makes a thoughtful gift for couples at any stage of their relationship. The recipes are flexible enough to inspire delectable drinks for de-stressing while wedding planning, celebrating a milestone anniversary, cheers-ing to a new home, or toasting a newly empty nest.  ROMANTIC GIFT FOR HIM OR HER: Give this to your mixology-loving partner as a thoughtful anniversary or Valentine's Day present, or as a stocking stuffer. Kindred Spirits is full of ways to keep having fun with your person. Perfect for:Couples who are interested in mixology and like making drinks at homeNewlyweds and engaged couplesCocktail-loving couples who are moving in together or have bought their first house Shoppers looking for an anniversary, engagement, housewarming, or Valentine's Day giftFans of @bevsbybeverly and popular cocktail accounts with beautiful visuals and easy recipes

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