Author: HAMLYN BOOKS Publisher: Hamlyn (UK) ISBN: 9780600601449 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 96
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A collection of more than 50 vodka-based drinks which are quick to make. There are a selection of cocktails, ranging from the famous "Moscow Mule" to more refreshing cocktails like the "Sea Breeze". There are variations and tips to help the novice as well as the more accomplished cocktail maker, as well as anecdotes.
Author: Orange Hippo! Publisher: OH ISBN: 1800694970 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 192
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James Bond's favorite weapon of choice, vodka, is the soon-to-be crowned king of the alcohol market, following its premium gentrification. What once used to be the crude and rude Russian cousin of gin, is now the toast of upmarket towns and swanky city bars, arriving for the first time ever in all manner of flavors and celebrity sponsors. The Little Book of Vodka is a large swig and glug of stats, facts, quotes, notes, icons, origins of all things vodka-based, from its eastern European origins to its latest reincarnation as every taste-makers' go-to mixer and chaser. This tiny tome is a complete compendium, your ideal companion as you wait in line at the trendy new bar you've always wanted to go. Vodka is back, baby, and it's worth a shot! 'I no longer know If I wish to drown myself in love, vodka or the sea.' Franz Kafka 'There's no absolutes in life – only vodka.' Mick Jagger 'Vodka is kind of a hobby.' Betty White"
Author: Rufus Cavendish Publisher: Summersdale ISBN: 1786853329 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 122
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Get into the party spirit with a masterclass in mixology Swap the drab for the dazzle with this concoction of moreish recipes and nifty tips that will equip you with everything you need to create a delicious array of incredible drinks. This book is the perfect companion for every cocktail lover. Whether you’re a budding bartender or a maestro mixologist, this handy guide will teach you everything you need to know to host an unforgettable soirée. In this book, you will find: Delicious and crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes, including the Margarita, Tom Collins, Piña Colada, Negroni and Mai Tai Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending the perfect drink Essential equipment for stocking the ultimate home bar Ideas and instructions for creating your own party décor Insights into the history and origins of each cocktail Shaken or stirred, flaming or fizzy, let these cocktails make any occasion all the more memorable and marvellous.
Author: Mark Lawrence Schrad Publisher: Oxford University Press ISBN: 0199389470 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 514
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Russia is famous for its vodka, and its culture of extreme intoxication. But just as vodka is central to the lives of many Russians, it is also central to understanding Russian history and politics. In Vodka Politics, Mark Lawrence Schrad argues that debilitating societal alcoholism is not hard-wired into Russians' genetic code, but rather their autocratic political system, which has long wielded vodka as a tool of statecraft. Through a series of historical investigations stretching from Ivan the Terrible through Vladimir Putin, Vodka Politics presents the secret history of the Russian state itself-a history that is drenched in liquor. Scrutinizing (rather than dismissing) the role of alcohol in Russian politics yields a more nuanced understanding of Russian history itself: from palace intrigues under the tsars to the drunken antics of Soviet and post-Soviet leadership, vodka is there in abundance. Beyond vivid anecdotes, Schrad scours original documents and archival evidence to answer provocative historical questions. How have Russia's rulers used alcohol to solidify their autocratic rule? What role did alcohol play in tsarist coups? Was Nicholas II's ill-fated prohibition a catalyst for the Bolshevik Revolution? Could the Soviet Union have become a world power without liquor? How did vodka politics contribute to the collapse of both communism and public health in the 1990s? How can the Kremlin overcome vodka's hurdles to produce greater social well-being, prosperity, and democracy into the future? Viewing Russian history through the bottom of the vodka bottle helps us to understand why the "liquor question" remains important to Russian high politics even today-almost a century after the issue had been put to bed in most every other modern state. Indeed, recognizing and confronting vodka's devastating political legacies may be the greatest political challenge for this generation of Russia's leadership, as well as the next.
Author: Andrew Langley Publisher: Bloomsbury Absolute ISBN: 9781472973337 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 112
Book Description
From Harvey Wallbangers to Cosmopolitans, and from the classic 007 Martini to a brooding Black Russian, this little book is packed full of your favourite vodka cocktail recipes, as well as surprising food pairings and recipes for cooking with vodka. With ideas and tips for how best to store, serve and taste, you're sure to quench your thirst for vodka knowledge!
Author: Julia Reed Publisher: Macmillan + ORM ISBN: 1250019052 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 216
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In her new book, But Mama Always Put Vodka in Her Sangria!, Julia Reed, a master of the art of eating, drinking, and making merry, takes the reader on culinary adventures in places as far flung as Kabul, Afghanistan and as close to home as her native Mississippi Delta and Florida's Gulf Coast. Along the way, Reed discovers the perfect Pimm's Royale at the Paris Ritz, devours delicious chuletons in Madrid, and picks up tips from accomplished hostesses ranging from Pat Buckley to Pearl Bailey and, of course, her own mother. Reed writes about the bounty—and the burden—of a Southern garden in high summer, tosses salads in the English countryside, and shares C.Z. Guest's recipe for an especially zingy bullshot. She understands the necessity of a potent holiday punch and serves it up by the silver bowl full, but she is not immune to the slightly less refined charms of a blender full of frozen peach daiquiris or a garbage can full of Yucca Flats. And then there are the parties: shindigs ranging from sultry summer suppers and raucous dinners at home to a Plymouth-like Thanksgiving feast and an upscale St. Patrick's Day celebration. This delightful collection of essays by Julia Reed, a master storyteller with an inimitable voice and a limitless capacity for fun, will show you how to entertain guests with style, have a good time yourself and always have that perfect pitcher of sangria ready at a moment's notice.
Author: Victorino Matus Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield ISBN: 1493012630 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 277
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It began as poisonous rotgut in Medieval Russia—Ivan the Terrible liked it, Peter the Great loved it—but this grain alcohol “without distinctive character, aroma, taste, or color” has become our uncontested king of spirits. Over a th
Author: Tony Abou-Ganim Publisher: Agate Publishing ISBN: 1572847123 Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 208
Book Description
Over the course of the past two decades, Tony Abou-Ganim has earned his reputation as one of the leaders of the craft cocktail movement. Through his work with food and hospitality legends like Mario Batali, Steve Wynn, and Harry Denton, Abou-Ganim has earned his reputation as "the Modern Mixologist," someone bringing the traditional art of mixology into the 21st century for the benefit of new generations. On the heels of the success of The Modern Mixologist: Contemporary Classic Cocktails, Tony Abou-Ganim has written Vodka Distilled as a companion piece focusing entirely on this clear spirit. It is a comprehensive look at the vodka marketplace, geared toward those working in the profession as well as the giant audience of vodka drinkers. This one-of-a-kind resource establishs a new standard in defining and understanding the world's most consumed spirit. Vodka Distilled appeal to both enthusiasts and aficionados by explaining how traditional-style vodkas—those produced in Eastern Europe—differ in character from those made in the West, and how different raw materials and distillation and filtration methods contribute to these variations in character. By breaking down the characteristics of each highlighted vodka, Abou-Ganim helps readers better understand, appreciate, and enjoy this noble spirit.
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