Synopses & Reviews
From the renowned Cuban rum bar Cienfuegosandmdash;owned by the co-owner of Death and Co., named Best American Cocktail Bar at Tales of the Cocktailandreg; in 2010andmdash;comes this spirited collection of 100 recipes that celebrate Cubaandrsquo;s rich history and culture. It features timeless classics, such as the Cuba Libre, El Floridita Daiquirandiacute;, and Mojito; a bevy of punch recipes to share with friends and family; new takes on familiar favorites, such as the Isla Tea, Por Avion, and Rum Old Fashioned; and modern craft concoctions, including the Havana Harbor Special, Imperial Fizz, and One Hundred Fires. But Cuban Cocktails offers more than just a collection of delectable recipes. It captures the tropical elegance and unfiltered energy of old Cuba, brimming with beautiful, evocative images of the drinks and the places where they came to life. Features shed fascinating light on the countryandrsquo;s cocktail history, its legendary bars, and the famous cantineros who ran them, while notes, tips, and tricks make it easy to create a tantalizing taste of the once-forbidden Caribbean island. andiexcl;Bienvenidos a Cienfuegos!
Synopsis
From the co-owner of Death and Co., Americaandrsquo;s Best Cocktail Bar, these 100 recipes celebrate Cubaand#39;s rich cocktail culture. Featuring classics (Daiquiri, Floridita) and modern concoctions (Cienfuegos Shake, Isla de Tesoros), Cuban Cocktails captures the tropical elegance of Cuba with mouthwatering drinks and enlightening sidebars, quotes, and facts on the countryand#39;s legendary bars and nightclubs.
Synopsis
The co-owner of one of America's best cocktail bars brings craft mixology to tropical drinks in a new, enticing way.
From the renowned Cuban rum bar Cienfuegos--owned by the co-owner of Death & Co., named Best American Cocktail Bar at Tales of the Cocktail(R) in 2010--comes this spirited collection of 100 recipes that celebrate Cuba's rich history and culture. It features timeless classics, such as the Cuba Libre, El Floridita Daiquiri, and Mojito; a bevy of punch recipes to share with friends and family; new takes on familiar favorites, such as the Isla Tea, Por Avion, and Rum Old Fashioned; and modern craft concoctions, including the Havana Harbor Special, Imperial Fizz, and One Hundred Fires. But Cuban Cocktails offers more than just a collection of delectable recipes. It captures the tropical elegance and unfiltered energy of old Cuba, brimming with beautiful, evocative images of the drinks and the places where they came to life. Features shed fascinating light on the country's cocktail history, its legendary bars, and the famous cantineros who ran them, while notes, tips, and tricks make it easy to create a tantalizing taste of the once-forbidden Caribbean island. Bienvenidos a Cienfuegos
Synopsis
From the celebrated Cuban bar Cienfuegos, owned by the co-owner of the award-winning Death and Co., dubbed Americaandrsquo;s Best Cocktail Bar, comes this spirited collection of 100 recipes that celebrate Cubaand#39;s rich cocktail history and culture. Featuring classics such as the Daiquiri, Floridita, and Papa Doble, as well as modern craft concoctions, including the Cienfuegos Shake, Isla de Tesoros, and Jardin de Flores, Cuban Cocktails offers more than just a gathering of recipes. It captures the tropical elegance and unfiltered energy of old Cuba, brimming with beautiful, evocative images of the drinks and the places where they came to life. Sidebars shed fascinating light on the countryand#39;s legendary bars and nightclubs and the famous bartenders and entrepreneurs who ran them, while quotes and fun facts give a tantalizing taste of the once-forbidden Caribbean island. andiexcl;Bienvenidos a Cienfuegos!
About the Author
Ravi DeRossi began his career as an artist but soon set his sights on New York nightlife. His first venture, the Bourgeois Pig, was a press favorite. Then he co-founded Death and Co. and shortly thereafter Desnuda Cevicheria, described by the
New York Times as andldquo;one of the most creative and innovative restaurants that New York has to offer.andrdquo; Mayahuel, his tequila and mescal bar, won the Best New Cocktail Bar Award at Tales of the Cocktail, and then he opened the Cuban rum bar Cienfuegos, among other notable establishments. Nominated by
Wine Enthusiast for International Tastemaker of the Year, DeRossi is a founding member of NYC Hospitality Alliance and established BEAST Foundation for a cruelty-free world for animals. He lives in New York City.
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Jane Danger began her bartending career at CBGB in the East Village before moving to Death and Co. and then the PDT cocktail lounge. She also worked at Little Branch and Dutch Kills before opening Cienfuegos and Janeandrsquo;s Sweet Buns, a boozy bakery specializing in cinnamon rolls and cocktail-inspired pastries. From there she moved to the newly opened Nomad and Nomad Bar. She consults on and contributes to cocktail menus all along the East Coast, and her work has appeared in Food and Wine, Imbibe, New York magazine, Time Out New York, New York Post, New York Times, The PDT Cocktail Book, Mister Boston 75th Anniversary Guide, the Food Network, Cooking Channel, and elsewhere. She lives in New York City.
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Alla Lapushchik assisted with the opening of the Bourgeois Pig while studying at New York University before moving to Mayahuel, Death and Co., Desnuda Cevicheria, and 124 Rabbit Club. After opening the Post Office whiskey bar in South Williamsburg, she opened OTB, focused on craft spirits and comfort food. She lives in Brooklyn.