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The best books for cocktail lovers
The New York Times Bestseller “There aren’t many books this entertaining that also provide a cogent crash course in ancient, classical and modern history.” ―Los Angeles Times Beer, wine, spirits, coffee, tea, and Coca-Cola: In Tom Standage’s deft, innovative account of world history, these six beverages turn out to be much more than just ways to quench thirst.
Dominic Roskrow : 9781999858322
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How To Make Eggnog
As part of the antipodean inhabitants of London, I’m among that small group that actually doesn’t dream of a white Christmas. Nor do I crave hunks of slow-roasted meat, sausages wrapped in bacon or buttery greens. Instead my bones ache for platters of glistening oysters, large Atlantic prawns and slithers of cold meats while men in singlets grip cold beers in stubbie holders and rest an idle leg on their eskie.
The Psychology of the Dinner Menu
A large part of the pleasure derived from browsing a restaurant’s menu, or selecting a wine, can be attributed to the sense of freedom provided by choice. Choice defines us, it supports our self-image, and it’s the gauge with which our friends and work colleagues evaluate our character, mood, and intellect. This is all well and good, but what if the sensation of choice is actually an illusion?
The Best Books on Gin
I think of gin, or a gin and tonic, as the most traditionally English drink imaginable. But, like so many great things, it actually came from the Low Countries. Is that right? Most people will just tell you ‘yes’ and then not caveat it. Yes, it came from the Low Countries—Belgium, probably—but they weren’t making gin there, they were making ‘jenever.’ Gin has always been a British thing in that it was the Brits’ attempt to make their own version of jenever.
Five Books: Olivier Ward recommends the best books on Gin
Olivier is editor and co-founder of Gin Foundry . With years of experience building drinks brands, distilling Gin and creating and hosting events celebrating the category, he is well placed to comment on the category, and does his best to cast a positive light on the spirit and those making it. Olivier also delivers consultancy work for those seeking to open their own distilleries and hosts frequent ‘how to open a distillery’ workshops at Gin Foundry HQ.
Jumping Juniper
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A Short and Sweet History of Winter Boozing
“Admissible indulgence” is a phrase worth adding to your vocabulary at this time of year. It argues the case for all manner of guilty holiday pleasures, and none more so than the alcohol-based kind. Classic winter libations are the enduring pillars of the cocktail world. Unchanged over centuries, unfazed by trends, and essential components of the epicurean Christmas.
The Psychology of the Dinner Menu
A large part of the pleasure derived from browsing a restaurant’s menu, or selecting a wine, can be attributed to the sense of freedom provided by choice. Choice defines us, it supports our self-image, and it’s the gauge with which our friends and work colleagues evaluate our character, mood, and intellect. This is all well and good, but what if the sensation of choice is actually an illusion?
Barrel aged cocktails
Since cocktails left their disco-era style to the 1990s and grew up into the sophisticated drinks we know and love, a trend developed towards ageing cocktails - premixing components, then resting and marrying them for periods of time before serving them. The practice of holding spirits, wine and beer in casks has been going on for centuries.
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