In this exceptionally clear and succinct guide to the art of making cocktails, author and master mixologist David Wondrich shares his secrets for turning out perfect versions of classic cocktails, a slew of old drinks that should be classics, and a liberal salting of new drinks. Directions for mixing 10 timeless master drinks, including the Brandy Smash, Gin Fizz, and of course the essential Martini, are followed by recipes for related drinks (think Mint Julep, Gin Daisy, and Negroni) old and new. Killer Cocktails is a must-have for every aspiring mixologist.
Dave Wondrich contributes regularly to Esquire, Saveur, Wine and Spirits, and other publications. An authority on the history of the cocktail, he is co-author of Imbibe! a biography of pioneering mixologist Jerry Thomas, and Esquire Drinks, a collection of cocktail recipes.
Jennifer Playford is an illustrator, the creator of online retailer Jenny Wren Paperie, and the inventor of the award-winning Furochic™ line of wraps (a finalist of the Best New Product Awards at the National Stationery Show in May 2007). Jennifer lives by the beach in Victoria, BC, with her husband and two children. To learn more, visit her website: www.jennywrenpaperie.com or click on this link to watch an instructional video on YouTube.
A hobby lover who has delved into each of these and more, author Tina Barseghian serves up a playful mix of information and resources to help you get your hobby on and experience a whole new world of fun and relaxation.
Tina Barseghian is the Editor-in-Chief of CRAFT magazine. She has written for the San Francisco Chronicle, Design for Living, and Condé Nast Traveler and was a contributing editor at ReadyMade magazine.
