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djhiza
, June 02, 2023
Two things made “The Book of Cocktail Ratios” a book that I needed to preorder as soon as I found out about it. The author, Michael Ruhlman, is one of my favorite writers whose books are always a pleasure to read and educational to boot, and…I enjoy cocktails. The theme of the book, grouping cocktails into their common ratios, helped me realize that since I like Manhattans and I like gin that I could just as easily make a Martinez with the Manhattan ratio (2:1) but using gin. Also, with the ratio for a Negroni (1:1:1), another my go-tos, I could make other drinks by substituting other spirits—like bourbon, or mezcal—using the same ratio. I enjoyed the historical background and changes in the drinks over time, and some variations used by prominent bartenders. I appreciated the inclusion his preferences empathizing that you can and should tweak the ratio of a cocktail to your own taste—start with the base ratio, taste, modify to your preferences. He seamlessly integrates what can be done to make your cocktails better with attention to technique or adding “seasonings”—like a teaspoon of Luxardo or a dash or two of absinthe. This book more than met my expectations and I’d recommend it to anyone who enjoys cocktails.
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