Classic Cocktails Done Well is a nicely curated easy to understand bar book by Faith Hingey. Due out 18th Oct 2022 from Penguin Random House on their Zeitgeist imprint, it's 192 pages and will be available in hardcover and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats.
This is a well organized and accessible bar book. All the recipes are photographed and serving suggestions are attractive and appropriate.
The recipes are arranged by main liquor ingredient: gin, whiskey, brandy, rum, and other liquors; individual cocktails are arranged alphabetically in each chapter. Each recipe includes an
introductory description and yields, ingredients in imperial standard (oz) measurements, and step by step
instructions. Barware and tools are also listed. Variations and
alternatives are provided at the end of the recipes. The book also includes a useful links list and resources for
further reading as well as a cross referenced index.
Many of the ingredients should be
available at any well stocked grocery/liquor store although some might
need to be sourced at specialists. Cocktails are such a civilized interlude and this book includes a solid
cross section of classics to build mixology skills and impress
one's friends at the next gathering.
Five
stars. A good resource for the home mixologist.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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