The Gentleman's Guide to Cocktails


Once upon a time, ordering a cocktail at a bar was the kind of thing an aging lothario might do to impress a girl. But these days, knowing your Margarita from your Mojito, and your Old-Fashionedfrom your Tom Collins, is essential knowledge for every modern gent. In The Gentleman's Guide to Cocktails, Alfred Tong will teach you all you need to know about the fine art of mixology. From toolsof the trade, to muddling and mixing, schmoozing and shaking, and including secrets from some of the world's best bartenders, you'll be mixing with mojo in no time. Hone your skills with over 100 recipes,ranging from classics like Bloody Marys and Whiskey Sours to modern marvels such as the Flirtini, the Don Draper and Under the Boardwalk. Slick and stylish, dapper and dandy, The Gentleman's Guideto Cocktails will turn you into the man who mixes. Is it worth the time just to get a drink, I hear you ask? Well yes, it does require some effort, but then so does having a suit made, seducing a woman orlanding that contract. Doing it properly matters. This book is going to show you how.

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ISBN:

9781742704104

Format:

Hardback

Pages:

144

Dimensions:

18cm x 14cm

Weight:

380g

RRP:

£9.99

Category:

Food & Drink

Publisher:

Hardie Grant London

Published:

01 September 2012

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Alfred Tong

Alfred Tong is a journalist, trend forecaster and brand consultant. He has written for The Times and The Telegraph, as well as The Face, Timeout, Harpers Bazaar, WGSN and Esquire, where he wrote the 'Style Sleuth' column. He has also consulted for American Express, Ralph Lauren, Nike and Thomas Pink, briefing their PR, design and marketing teams on shifts in male lifestyles, British street style and the future of luxury.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR

Jack Hughes

Jack Hughes works as an illustrator across Europe, with his work regularly appearing in The Telegraph, Time Out and other leading publications.