The Little Black Book of Cocktails: The Essential Guide to New & Old Classics (Little Black Books (Peter Pauper Hardcover))
by Virginia Reynolds
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Book Summary Information
Author: Virginia ReynoldsIllustrator: Kerren Barbas
Edition: Spiral-bound
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-07-01
ISBN: 088088360X
Number of pages: 160
Publisher: Peter Pauper Press
Book Reviews of The Little Black Book of Cocktails: The Essential Guide to New & Old Classics (Little Black Books (Peter Pauper Hardcover))
Book Review: Beautifully crafted book covers the subject well
Summary: 4 Stars
I ordered this book soon after embarking on a project to photograph a beverage a day for 365 days. Among my growing collection of bar books, this is one I will continue to refer to.
It is useful if for a novice if not ideal, covering what mixers, garnishes and equipment are needed to stock a bar. Each recipe tells what kind of glass and garnishes to use, but I had to ask a friend what "cracked ice" is. He said whack it with a spoon.
The three indexes are especially helpful. They cover "Drinks by Name," "Drinks by Primary Alcoholic Ingredient," and "Drinks by Color/Flavoring." Today I have freshly squeezed orange juice. The third index offers 6 orange juice choices, though surprisingly not Tequila Sunrise, which does appear in the first two indexes. Still, the book is small enough for browsing.
As a genuine novice (who else doesn't know what cracked ice is?), I need more help with the presentation of beverages than I get from this book. The well-worded instructions are no match for a good photo. Even though there is 4-color process printing on every page, there are no photos. The 9 drawings of glassware in the first chapter are crude but adequate.
As a career printer with a special interest in binding, I was intrigued by this beautifully crafted book. A slight swatch of the striped end papers is reproduced on the edge of every page and is carried through on the cover as well. The concealed wire-o binding, rounded corners and built-in elastic bookmark are all signs of a small publisher who loves the business of designing and crafting a book. The result is a small volume that is a delight to hold and an ideal gift.
I visited the website of the publisher, Peter Pauper Press, and it turns out they have dozens of different books in this format. I can't address the content of the others, but this one is well worth the purchase price.
Four stars instead of five, because of the cracked ice, orange juice and photo concerns mentioned above. Which is to say, this may not be the only bar book you'll ever need. Close but not quite.
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Summary of The Little Black Book of Cocktails: The Essential Guide to New & Old Classics (Little Black Books (Peter Pauper Hardcover))
Here's to cocktails! Mix them, drink them, enjoy them. This bestselling Little Black Book includes more than 150 recipes for classic cocktails, martinis, punches, tropical drinks (with or without umbrellas), dessert drinks, naughty-sounding cocktails (like Between the Sheets and French Kiss), tips on cocktail culture, a glossary, and amusing anecdotes.
Helpful index includes listings of drinks by name, by primary alcoholic ingredient, and by color/flavoring.
The perfect little gift book for your favorite bartender! Cheers!
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