Alcoholic beverages Books

Contains information on the history of gin, 'gindustry' stats and facts, top tipple tips and celebrity quotes; as well as how to make, taste, serve and drink gin alongside the best cocktail recipes. 'Ginspiration' to keep you shaken and stirred. Gin...

The perfect gift for anyone desiring a richer whisky experience. Some drinking buddies only ever talk about themselves. Well, not this guy. The Little Book of Whisky is here to listen, entertain and help you imbibe as many whisky-soaked titbits of wit...

This is the ultimate guide to cocktail making, with practical, professional advice from cocktail expert Brian Lucas. From timeless classics like the Old-fashioned to inventive new creations such as Grape Escape, this book shows how to create perfectly...

This little book is full of stats, facts, quotes, notes, icons, origins of all things Vodka-based, from its eastern European origins to its latest reincarnation as every taste-makers' go-to mixer and chaser. James Bond's favourite weapon of choice,...

A celebration of all that is neat about tequila. Following hot on the heels of whisky, vodka and gin, tequila has become the latest spirit to be revolutionised, gentrified, and beautified in the last ten years. Every day a new small-batch, craft,...

A sparkling celebration of one of the world's best-loved wines, including history, quotes, facts, and recipes for classic and modern Prosecco-based cocktails.  Save water: Drink Prosecco Who doesn't love a chilled glass of Prosecco? Champagne's...

The eight soapstone cubes in the pack are reusable, and a perfect substitute for ice, chilling your favourite dram without diluting it.  The Whisky Rocks Pack is the perfect gift for any lover of whisky. Not only does the pack contain a book informing...

Learn about wines from all over the world in The Wine Game a deluxe go fish/happy families game. With two decks of cards - one for red wines, one for whites - covering all the major wine-producing regions and some unexpected gems, this is the perfect way...

The ultimate cookbook for beer-lovers: bold flavours, relaxed recipes and beer-matching know-how, for the best food to enjoy with a brew There is more than a little truth in the suggestion that beer is humankind's greatest ever invention. It was a...

With an intoxicating collection of rosé-based cocktails for fun, sun-splashed occasions, this charming book by a cocktail maven also offers stylish entertaining ideas, food pairings, bar techniques, and a wealth of insider know-how for lovers of this...

New York Times bestselling author Michael Ruhlman applies the principles of his innovative book Ratio—about the relationships of ingredients to each other—in this delightful back-to-basics cocktail book, sharing the simple recipes and fundamental...

The Encyclopedia of Cocktails features over 1,000 cocktails for every occasion! From 3-ingredient drinks to mad-scientist mixology, The Encyclopedia of Cocktails is any bartender's go-to resource. Clean, uncluttered design and extensive index make...

How to Distill offers a comprehensive overview of the art and science of distilling, including the fundamentals of still design, the distillation process, and key recipes.  Learn every aspect of distilling, from the fundamentals to flavor development...

With an eye for style and appreciation for seasonal ingredients, the proprietors of Chowgirls Killer Catering , one of the Midwest’s leading catering companies, share their inspired ideas for delicious appetizers, small plates, and cocktails that are...

Make simple and easy cocktails with this comprehensive deck of recipe cards for classic and innovative whiskey drinks! Drink your way through the alphabet with the Whiskey Cocktail Cards A–Z! This easy-to-navigate alphabetical guide to whiskey cocktails...

Make simple and easy cocktails with this comprehensive deck full of recipe cards for classic and innovative vodka drinks! Drink your way through the alphabet with the Vodka Cocktail Cards A–Z! This easy-to-navigate alphabetical guide to vodka cocktails...

Drink by the light of the moon with these 70 lunar cocktails that celebrate and strengthen your connection with this out-of-this-world celestial body. For centuries, alcohol has been used to celebrate the moon and the moon’s phases. Now, modern moon...

True love is just one martini away…if you’re a Leo, that is. Meet your perfect (cocktail) match with Mixology of Astrology. No matter your sign, here you’ll find the best drinks for every occasion. Demystify both the stars and the drink menu with these...

A loving homage to the era celebrated by the hit Netflix series Bridgerton-and the cocktails that shaped its high society As a society doyenne and undercover libertine, Lady Thornwood knows what makes a drink perfect. In The Regency Book of Drinks:...

Unique and dangerously drinkable cocktail recipes for every astrological sign, so the stars can guide your imbibing as much as they do the rest of your life The movements of the heavens have the power to rule our lives--from who we date or how we...

Learn your craft to appreciate all manner of beer styles with the Beer Drinker's Toolkit. Passionate beer writer Mick Wust hates beer snobs. He doesn't take himself or beer drinking too seriously. Here Mick gives you the tools to navigate the world of...

The must-have guide for any home brewer wanting reliable, drinkable, and delicious results Join the craft beer revolution and brew your own beer at home. Home Brew Beer is a comprehensive guide to brewing beer from home-brewing veteran Greg Hughes. He...

Cocktails is your award-winning guide to the art of mixing perfect drinks. Should a martini be shaken or stirred? How do you muddle an impeccable mojito? Find the answers to all your cocktail questions and learn the secrets behind classic drinks with...

Brew a Batch: A beginner's guide to home-brewed beer

This informative reference meets tasting journal teaches spirit enthusiasts how to deeply appreciate drinking tequila of all kinds. From classic to new-generation and small-batch tequilas, this book gives you the information you need to enjoy this widely...

Pour yourself the perfect drink-or make a round for your guests. Making drinks at home has never been easier. In this guide to perennial favorites and forgotten classics, YouTube's Aussie mixologist Steve the Bartender shares 125 of his favorite drink...

Cocktails aren't just for fancy nights out and high-end mixologists. In Mr Lyan's Cocktails at Home, Ryan Chetiyawardana (aka Mr Lyan, the man behind the award-winning Dandelyan and Lyaness bars in London and other venues in Washington DC and Amsterdam)...

60 Vibrant and Versatile Vodka Cocktails. Vodka is the perfect spirit that can turn almost any combination of mixer, juice and garnish into a bold and boozy beverage. Clear in colour and crisp to taste, some of the most famous cocktails are vodka-based. ...

See the world through rosé-coloured glasses with this this, the latest cocktail recipe book in the phenomenally successful MADE ME DO IT series. Rosé has become the drink of choice for many, and sales are booming – thanks in no small part to its...

Oaky, smoky, young or old, whisky is a versatile and highly spirited spirit that has been the backbone of the classic cocktail since the old-fashioned was new. From the highlands of Scotland to Bourbon county, Kentucky, whisky distilleries have spread...

Do your ears perk up when you hear the telltale pop of a prosecco bottle? Do you think every drink is just a little bit nicer with bubbles? Prosecco is no longer just a sparkling wine, it’s a cultural phenomenon, a party in a glass. This beautifully...