Chris Vola - Böcker

The Cocktail Atlas takes readers around the world, through the lens of a cocktail glass, exploring the links between people, place, and taste. Organized by continent, each country covered has a thorough (and often rollicking) description of its customs, indigenous food and drink, topography, distilling traditions, and cocktail scene. These are followed by at least one cocktail recipe, which is either an iconic beverage of the land or an original interpretation inspired by local ingredients, as well as nuggets and tidbits of knowledge guaranteed to come in handy at the next pub quiz. Visit Lebanon through a Za'atar Paloma; Cyprus via a Cypriot Brandy Sour; or the tiny Pacific island of Nauru through a Coffee Pineapple Old Fashioned. Accompanied by illustrations of the cocktails and maps of each continent, this book is an exhaustively comprehensive, extensively researched, uniquely lively, and informative addition to any cocktail library—perfect for novice or seasoned mixologists and world history buffs alike.

This sport-themed cocktail recipe book will transform readers from a rookie to an all-star home bartender-includes sports trivia, historical facts, and playful color illustrations.Relive the earliest days of Tour de France with a beverage featuring Bonal, a liqueur that was frequently chugged by riders to calm their nerves and leg cramps. Toast to the world's oldest international sailing contest, the America's Cup, with an equally prestigious tiki-fied treasure, the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Salute the unique history of China's Dragon Boat Festival with a spicy, endearing Dragon's Breath made with baijiu, an ancient rice-based liquor that's poised to explode in popularity outside of its native country. The cocktails here include some of the best and oldest classics, modern takes on standbys like the Negroni and the Margarita, and regionally innovative concoctions from globally recognized bars and bartenders. Drink One for the Team offers plenty of fresh, exciting, and out-of-the ballpark flavors for even the most seasoned armchair quarterback-slash-mixologist to try. And, best of all, you don't have to be a fan of a specific team, sport, or competition to try (and appreciate) a well-made beverage.

Your favourite holiday obviously requires a libation, but what about today? Now you can shake up your cocktail routine to celebrate every day of the year, from Africa Day (25 May) to World UFO Day (2 July). These recipes for timeless classics, twists on familiar favourites and creative concoctions commemorate historical events, international peoples, beloved foods, pop-culture icons, oddball occasions and more. They honour every day with names, flavours or histories that embrace the spirit of each celebration, including the mainstays. On New Year’s Day, sip a Gordon’s Breakfast as hair of the dog. Nod to American independence on the Fourth of July with an Ex-Pat. Bring in the Autumn season with Apple Cider Mojitos. With charming illustrations and quick-witted humour, this stirring collection will delight and inspire year-round.