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Over 30 classic recipes and modern twists for Italy's most iconic cocktail, the Negroni.The Negroni has been a favourite with discerning cocktail drinkers for over a century but has perhaps never been as popular as it is today. What started off as a simple, equal-parts, three-ingredient cocktail (campari, gin, vermouth) has become a global sensation. Included here are recipes for classic Negronis from straight-up over ice to a sparkling aperitivo spritz. This basic formula is then played with in endless ways with Negronis designed for different seasons; bright and citrusy summer versions; cosier, spiced winter drinks; and celebratory cocktails for special occasions. These exciting variations make use of both dry, sweet and aged vermouths, along with ports and sherries, and some truly experimental non-gin negronis (made using bourbon, rum or even mezcal) really open up the playing field!

Extend your cocktail repertoire with 30 tantalizing classic and contemporary martini recipes.There is nothing more satisfying than that first sip of a crisp, cold martini. In this book, David T. Smith and Keli Rivers guide you on an exhilarating journey through all things ‘martini’, showcasing all the exciting places that the iconic cocktail can take you. You’ll find everything from classics like the Dirty Martini and Vesper, to more avant garde combinations that demonstrate sensational possibilities, alongside seasonal treats. Contemporary recipes include the Appletini and Espresso Martini, while more experimental creations make the most of less typical spirits and flavours, allowing you to indulge in the Rum Martini and the Mezcal Martini. The recipes provide opportunities for everyone so whether you prefer yours shaken or stirred, grab your finest spirits and let the experts show you the very best of the martini!

More than 45 lip-smacking recipes for Margarita cocktails that capture the spirit of the fiesta.People everywhere are drinking tequila – from the best-known brands to the rarer tequilas and mescals revered by connoisseurs. The Margarita, has survived numerous nips and tucks to retain its fierce identity. All you actually need to create a delicious Margarita is good-quality tequila, lime juice and orange-flavoured liqueur. Yet within the boundaries of these vital ingredients, you can make your drink taste quite different. Try the recipes in the Classics chapter to discover how the type of tequila, the choice of sour, brand of sweetener and the ratio of all three influence the final fantastic flavour, from a Tommy’s Margarita to a Gin Daisy (the original Margarita). Once you’ve mastered the classics, take your taste buds on a magical exploration of Contemporary Margaritas – from Strawberry to Chilli-chocolate. Or try an Experimental idea – well-known cocktails with a tequila twist such as the Negroni-rita. And a Margarita is not just for summer drinking – the Seasonal chapter brings you the One Minute to Midnight Margarita for New Year, as well as the Candy Cane for guaranteed festive fun. Perfect to get any party going any time of year, or just for your own private enjoyment, the Margarita always captures the spirit of the fiesta.

40 funky retro recipes for drinks that sum up the upbeat, carefree and vibrant vibe of the disco era.The upbeat, carefree and vibrant vibe of the disco era was something that allowed people a momentary reprieve from everyday life, and the fun bright drinks on offer where a huge part of that scene.These so-called ‘disco drinks' are now making a comeback - defined as cocktails that visually interpret and sum up the spirit of that time, they boast bright colours, sweet flavours and amusing, sometimes outrageous and blush-inducing names!Familiar classics such as Between the Sheets, Midori Sour, Blue Lagoon and Lychee Martini until recently seen as a bit ‘kitsch’ or passé are attracting a new following from a generation who don’t remember them from the first time round, as well as returning fans as the quality of ingredients used has improved in the intervening decades.Revisit the iconic drinks you once loved or try fresh new concoctions inspired by this exciting emerging trend. From Murder on the Dancefloor to Thank Funk It’s Friday, these disco-inspired beverages will have you slipping into your boogie shoes in just a few delicious sips!