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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

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.

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.  From the Hardcover edition.

From America’s most influential cocktail bar comes two cocktail decks in one for the home mixologist: a deck of 52 classic cocktail recipes and another deck of 52 cards to help you come up with brand-new concoctions, along with an instructional booklet on how to combine the two decks for even more drink possibilities.This double deck is a comprehensive primer on the art of handcrafted drinks. The first set of cards, the Classics Deck, features Death & Co’s take on fifty-two classic and modern classic recipes, each labeled with categories that reflects its cocktail personality (“Fresh & Lively,” “Elegant & Timeless,” “Rich & Comforting”).The other deck, called the Roots Deck, is a choose-your-own-cocktail-adventure based on Death & Co’s fan favorite book Cocktail Codex. You pull a root cocktail card—Martini, Old Fashioned, Daiquiri, Sidecar, Highball, or Flip—which will prompt you to pull additional cards to continue the assembly of components (specific spirits, citrus, sweeteners, and more) of your drink, leading you to the creation of a brand-new cocktail for your repertoire. The decks can also be used in unison; start with a recipe from The Classics Deck and use the ingredients from the Roots Deck to help you swap ingredients and made new discoveries.With a booklet that includes instructions for using the decks together or separately and information on the most basic kit for the home bar, Death & Co Bartender's Choice is an essential tool for drink-makers.

A unique, exciting psychological thriller that will tug at your heartstrings, and keep you guessing until the very last page! Perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll and Shari Lapena. A missing girl…a secret to be uncovered. Edie and her identical twin Laura have always been best friends. So when Laura surprises Edie at the Mediterranean holiday resort where she’s working, Edie can’t wait for the partying to start! But then, Laura vanishes without a trace…At the same time, in a country on the other side of the sea, Fatima and her twin daughters set out on a harrowing journey that only the strongest – and luckiest – survive.Edie and Fatima’s lives are worlds apart, but now, their paths are set to collide, with devastating consequences. When Fatima hovers on the brink of survival, Edie must risk her own life to save her, and finally discover the truth about her missing sister.

A unique, exciting psychological thriller that will tug at your heartstrings, and keep you guessing until the very last page! Perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll and Shari Lapena. A missing girl…a secret to be uncovered. Edie and her identical twin Laura have always been best friends. So when Laura surprises Edie at the Mediterranean holiday resort where she’s working, Edie can’t wait for the partying to start! But then, Laura vanishes without a trace…At the same time, in a country on the other side of the sea, Fatima and her twin daughters set out on a harrowing journey that only the strongest – and luckiest – survive.Edie and Fatima’s lives are worlds apart, but now, their paths are set to collide, with devastating consequences. When Fatima hovers on the brink of survival, Edie must risk her own life to save her, and finally discover the truth about her missing sister.

A unique, exciting psychological thriller that will tug at your heartstrings, and keep you guessing until the very last page! Perfect for fans of Teresa Driscoll and Shari Lapena.A missing girl…a secret to be uncovered.Edie and her identical twin Laura have always been best friends. So when Laura surprises Edie at the Mediterranean holiday resort where she’s working, Edie can’t wait for the partying to start! But then, Laura vanishes without a trace…At the same time, in a country on the other side of the sea, Fatima and her twin daughters set out on a harrowing journey that only the strongest – and luckiest – survive.Edie and Fatima’s lives are worlds apart, but now, their paths are set to collide, with devastating consequences. When Fatima hovers on the brink of survival, Edie must risk her own life to save her, and finally discover the truth about her missing sister.

The summer psychological domestic suspense thriller you won’t want to put down!Susannah is rebuilding her life…Susannah has had a tough year. After a knotty divorce, moving to a small town in the south of England with her two sons is exactly the fresh start she needs.Charlotte seems to have it all…Charlotte is delighted when Susannah arrives in town. Charlotte may appear to have the perfect husband, the perfect family, the perfect house, but she needs someone to confide in.But one of them is not who they pretend to be…The two women instantly become best friends. But underneath the surface, secrets, lies and betrayals are all hiding. And when the truth comes out, not everyone will live to tell the tale…Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Lucy Foley and Lisa JewellWhat readers are saying about The Best of Friends‘I was turning the pages faster and faster as I was desperate to find out what would happen’‘Didn't see the twists coming at all'‘A real gem of a femme fatale thriller'‘Kept me gripped until the end’‘Excellent plotting and writing style! 5 stars’‘An intriguing, fast paced read which I devoured in a matter of hours’‘Once I started I really did not want to put the book down’‘ I was actually guessing until the final chapter and was totally blown away at the end!’‘A fast paced story of friendship, treacherous behaviour and a bit of revenge’‘Readers should hold on tight for this crazy, bumpy ride’‘My heart was pounding and I couldn’t put the book down’‘For keeping me utterly entertained I don’t hesitate to give this book 5 stars’

The brand new 2021 psychological domestic suspense thriller you won’t want to put down!Susannah is rebuilding her life…Susannah has had a tough year. After a knotty divorce, moving to a small town in the south of England with her two sons is exactly the fresh start she needs.Charlotte seems to have it all…Charlotte is delighted when Susannah arrives in town. Charlotte may appear to have the perfect husband, the perfect family, the perfect house, but she needs someone to confide in.But one of them is not who they pretend to be…The two women instantly become best friends. But underneath the surface, secrets, lies and betrayals are all hiding. And when the truth comes out, not everyone will live to tell the tale…Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Lucy Foley and Lisa JewellWhat readers are saying about The Best of Friends‘I was turning the pages faster and faster as I was desperate to find out what would happen’‘Didn't see the twists coming at all'‘A real gem of a femme fatale thriller'‘Kept me gripped until the end’‘Excellent plotting and writing style! 5 stars’‘An intriguing, fast paced read which I devoured in a matter of hours’‘Once I started I really did not want to put the book down’‘ I was actually guessing until the final chapter and was totally blown away at the end!’‘A fast paced story of friendship, treacherous behaviour and a bit of revenge’‘Readers should hold on tight for this crazy, bumpy ride’‘My heart was pounding and I couldn’t put the book down’‘For keeping me utterly entertained I don’t hesitate to give this book 5 stars’

The brand new 2022 psychological domestic suspense thriller you won’t want to put down!Susannah is rebuilding her life…Susannah has had a tough year. After a knotty divorce, moving to a small town in the south of England with her two sons is exactly the fresh start she needs.Charlotte seems to have it all…Charlotte is delighted when Susannah arrives in town. Charlotte may appear to have the perfect husband, the perfect family, the perfect house, but she needs someone to confide in.But one of them is not who they pretend to be…The two women instantly become best friends. But underneath the surface, secrets, lies and betrayals are all hiding. And when the truth comes out, not everyone will live to tell the tale…Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Lucy Foley and Lisa JewellWhat readers are saying about The Best of Friends‘I was turning the pages faster and faster as I was desperate to find out what would happen’‘Didn''t see the twists coming at all''‘A real gem of a femme fatale thriller''‘Kept me gripped until the end’‘Excellent plotting and writing style! 5 stars’‘An intriguing, fast paced read which I devoured in a matter of hours’‘Once I started I really did not want to put the book down’‘ I was actually guessing until the final chapter and was totally blown away at the end!’‘A fast paced story of friendship, treacherous behaviour and a bit of revenge’‘Readers should hold on tight for this crazy, bumpy ride’‘My heart was pounding and I couldn’t put the book down’‘For keeping me utterly entertained I don’t hesitate to give this book 5 stars’

The brand new 2021 psychological domestic suspense thriller you won’t want to put down!Susannah is rebuilding her life…Susannah has had a tough year. After a knotty divorce, moving to a small town in the south of England with her two sons is exactly the fresh start she needs.Charlotte seems to have it all…Charlotte is delighted when Susannah arrives in town. Charlotte may appear to have the perfect husband, the perfect family, the perfect house, but she needs someone to confide in.But one of them is not who they pretend to be…The two women instantly become best friends. But underneath the surface, secrets, lies and betrayals are all hiding. And when the truth comes out, not everyone will live to tell the tale…Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Lucy Foley and Lisa JewellWhat readers are saying about The Best of Friends‘I was turning the pages faster and faster as I was desperate to find out what would happen’‘Didn''t see the twists coming at all''‘A real gem of a femme fatale thriller''‘Kept me gripped until the end’‘Excellent plotting and writing style! 5 stars’‘An intriguing, fast paced read which I devoured in a matter of hours’‘Once I started I really did not want to put the book down’‘ I was actually guessing until the final chapter and was totally blown away at the end!’‘A fast paced story of friendship, treacherous behaviour and a bit of revenge’‘Readers should hold on tight for this crazy, bumpy ride’‘My heart was pounding and I couldn’t put the book down’‘For keeping me utterly entertained I don’t hesitate to give this book 5 stars’

From the authors of the best-selling and genre-defining cocktail book Death & Co, Six & Co is a comprehensive primer on the craft of mixing drinks that employs the authors'' unique "cocktail families" approach to give drink-makers of every level the tools to understand, execute, and improvise both classic and original cocktails."There are only six cocktails." So says David Kaplan, Nick Fauchald, and Alex Day, the visionaries behind the seminal craft cocktail bar Death & Co. In Six & Co, these experts reveal for the first time their surprisingly simple approach to mastering cocktails: the "cocktail families," six easily identifiable (and memorizable!) templates that encompass all cocktails. 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.

JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • The ultimate guide to choosing ingredients, developing your palate, mixing drinks, and leveling up your home cocktail game—with more than 600 recipes—from the bestselling team behind Death & Co: Modern Classic Cocktails and James Beard Book of the Year Cocktail Codex: Fundamentals, Formulas, Evolutions“The mad geniuses behind Death & Co have elevated cocktail creation to punk-rock artistry. This dazzling book brings their brilliance home.”—Aisha TylerIACP AWARD FINALIST • ONE OF THE BEST COCKTAIL BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Minneapolist Star Tribune, Slate Imagine you’re a rookie bartender and this is your handbook. Your training begins with a boot camp of sorts, where you follow the same path a Death & Co bartender would to discover your own palate and preferences, learn how to select ingredients, understand what makes a great cocktail work, and mix drinks like an old pro. Then it’s time to invite your friends over to show off the batched and ready-to-pour mixtures you stored in the freezer so you could enjoy your guests instead of making drinks all night.More than 600 recipes anchor the book, including classics, low-ABV and nonalcoholic cocktails, and hundreds of signature creations developed by the Death & Co teams in New York, Los Angeles, and Denver. With hundreds of evocative photographs and illustrations, this comprehensive, visually arresting manual is destined to break new ground in home bars across the world—and make your next get-together the invite of the year.