The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book

The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book

â€œThe textbook for a new generation.â€Â â€”Jeffrey Morgenthaler, author ofÂ The Bar Book

â€œA true classic in its own right . . .Â that will be used as a reference for the next 100 years and more.â€Â â€”Gaz Regan, author ofÂ The Joy of Mixology

Frank Caiafaâ€”bar manager of the legendaryÂ Peacock Alley bar in the Waldorf Astoriaâ€”stirs in recipes, history, and how-to while serving upÂ a heady mix of the worldâ€™s greatest cocktails. Learn to easily prepare pre-Prohibition classics such as the original Manhattan, or daiquiris just as Hemingway preferred them. Caiafa also introduces his own award-winning creations, including the Cole Porter, an enhanced whiskey sour named for the famous Waldorf resident.
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Each recipe features tips and variations along with notes on the drinkâ€™s history, so you can master the basics, then get adventurousâ€”and impress fellow drinkers with fascinating cocktail trivia. The book Â also provides advice on setting up your home bar and scaling up your favorite recipe for a party.
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Since it first opened in 1893, the Waldorf Astoria New York has been one of the worldâ€™s most iconic hotels, and Peacock Alley its most iconic bar. Whether youâ€™re a novice whoâ€™s never adventured beyond a gin and tonic or an expert looking to expand your repertoire, The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book is the only cocktail guide you need on your shelf.
Country USA
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-05-17
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Penguin Books
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2016-05-17
Format	Kindle eBook

The Waldorf Astoria Bar Book

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