{"product_id":"the-encyclopedia-of-cocktails-the-people-bars-drinks-with-more-than-100-recipes-hardcover","title":"The Encyclopedia of Cocktails: The People, Bars \u0026 Drinks, with More Than 100 Recipes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRobert Simonson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA lively A-to-Z compendium of the notable drinks, bartenders, and bars that shaped the cocktail world and produced the vibrant spirits culture we enjoy today, from two-time James Beard Award-nominated author and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e cocktail and spirits writer, Robert Simonson.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e is akin to a perfect bar, chock-full of traditional wisdom along with intriguing new information.\"--Toby Maloney, founder of The Violet Hour and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Bartender's Manifesto\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHow did the Old-Fashioned get its name, and why has the drink endured? What drinks were invented by Sam Ross? What was the Pegu Club, and who bartended there? In \u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e, Robert Simonson catalogues all the essential people, places, and drinks that make up our cocktail history in a refreshing take on the conventional reference book. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e cocktail and spirits writer Robert Simonson's witty and opinionated presentation of the bar world is a refreshing look at all things cocktail-related. There are more than 100 drink recipes, from the Adonis to the Zombie, with vivid illustrations throughout. Simonson also includes entries for spirits from absinthe to vodka and illuminates the origins of each. This guide isn't a strictly academic text, nor is it simply a collection of drink recipes--it is an animated, sometimes irreverent historical journey highlighting the preeminent bars and top bartenders of record. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Cocktails \u003c\/i\u003eis perfect for cocktail nerds as well as anyone interested in learning about cocktail culture. It's both a recipe book and a reference guide to keep near the bar or flip through while sipping your favorite libation.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert Simonson\u003c\/b\u003eis the author of six previous books about cocktails and cocktail history, including \u003ci\u003eThe Old-Fashioned\u003c\/i\u003e (2014), which kicked off an ongoing cottage industry of single-drink cocktail books; \u003ci\u003eA Proper Drink\u003c\/i\u003e (2016), the first--and so far only--history of the current cocktail renaissance; \u003ci\u003e3-Ingredient Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e (2017); \u003ci\u003eThe Martini Cocktail\u003c\/i\u003e (2019); \u003ci\u003eMezcal \u0026amp; Tequila Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e (2021); and \u003ci\u003eModern Classic Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e (2022). Both \u003ci\u003e3-Ingredient Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Martini Cocktail\u003c\/i\u003e were nominated for James Beard Awards; \u003ci\u003eMezcal \u0026amp; Tequila Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e won a 2022 IACP Award; and \u003ci\u003eThe Martini Cocktail\u003c\/i\u003e won a 2020 Spirited Award. Simonson is also the recipient of a 2019 Spirited Award for best cocktail and spirits writer and a 2021 IACP award for narrative beverage writing. He writes about cocktails, food, and travel for the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, where he has been a contributor since 2000. He is a primary contributor to \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times Essential Book of Cocktails\u003c\/i\u003e. Simonson is the co-author, with Martin Doudoroff, of two apps, \"Modern Classics of the Cocktail Renaissance\" and \"The Martini Cocktail.\" He is also the author of the prominent Substack newsletter \"The Mix with Robert Simonson.\" He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Mary Kate, and their children, Asher and Richard. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.35 x 6.06 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 17, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984328360237,"sku":"9781984860668","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/TIH1e2m0P9781984860668.webp?v=1776092471","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/the-encyclopedia-of-cocktails-the-people-bars-drinks-with-more-than-100-recipes-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}