Synopses & Reviews
Martinis, cocktails, shots and shooters, hot drinks and coolers, mind-erasers, and even luscious alcohol-free libations: with this hugely delicious collection, anyone can become a mix-master par excellence! The 10,000 tempting recipes feature everything from champagne- and wine-based drinks to beer, liquor-infused coffees, and iced-teas. Some come blended and frozen; others have distinct layers of ingredients that offer an array of flavor sensations. Capture the taste of the Islands with a Barbados Planters Punch; go X-rated with a Kiss Down Under; or enjoy a dramatic flaming Fiery Blue Mustang. In addition to the drinks, the guide includes a complete rundown of bartending techniques, a list of must-have equipment, advice on stocking a bar, and a glossary of every drink type youand#8217;ll need to know.
Review
"I'd peg this as the gift book of the season for the serious cocktail fan: It's extravagantly illustrated by artist Chris Gall, beautifully designed, fun to browse and possessed of a satisfying heft. And there are some 300 drink recipes, many extraordinary, to adapt as your own classic and new-classic cocktails." and#8212;
The Walland#160;Street Journaland#160;"Jim Meehan seamlessly blends classic and cutting-edge in
The PDT Cocktail Book, and the result is basically a new-school bible for the cocktail geek. The book covers everything from barware to bacon-infused bourbon, complete with illustrations by Chris Gall. Buy two--despite your best gift-giving intentions, this is a book you'll want to keep for yourself. and#8212;MensHealth.comand#160;"Cocktails are evolving and becoming more culinary and with that evolution more skill is required from the craftsmen and women who make them. Jim Meehan of PDT is busily mapping the DNA of cutting edge cocktails and I am delighted he has decided to publish his delicious findings.
The PDT Cocktail Book is a marvelous, classically illustrated book that I believe to be the book of the decade if not more." and#8212;Dale DeGroff, master mixologist and founding president of The Museum of the American Cocktailand#160;"Jim Meehan's book is, as the subtitle says, a manual for bartenders, and one that will undoubtedly become a bible for many of them. But any cook--or, for that matter, person--who's seriously interested in mixology will quickly realize it's the definitive work, a roadmap for a lifetime of amazing cocktails."and#160;and#8212; Mark Bittman,
New York Times columnist and author of
How to Cook Everythingand#160;"Americans have always loved drinking, but in the past five years or so America has recommitted itself to learning to drink well!and#160;Jim Meehan has helped lead this joyful renaissance, but his specific influence has been to decouple drink perfection from pompousness.and#160;Quality drinking should be as unintimidating and fun as it is delicious and smart: that's Jim Meehan's doing.and#160;I'm so glad he's written this beautiful book -- shake yourself up an Applejack Rabbit, sit down, and read this like a novel".and#8212;Rachel Maddow, host ofand#160;
The Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBCand#160;"I've imbibed every drink in this book; whether I can recall all the nights spent at PDT is another story. Jim Meehan has written a manifesto for aspiring drunks and bartenders alike." and#8212;David Chang, chef/owner of Momofuku
Synopsis
While all her friends are sipping martinis, what's a mom-to-be to do? No need to feel left out: She can enjoy a deliciousand#160;"momosa" mocktailand#160;instead! This hip little book serves up more than 130 tasty nonalcoholic beverages perfect for pregnant women, designated drivers, and anyone (of any age) who wants to party in style. Choose from yummy smoothies, frozen drinks, wine-free sangrias, lemonades, fizzes without the sloe gin, and more!and#160;and#160;
Synopsis
Beautifully illustrated, beautifully designed, and beautifully crafted--just like its namesake--this is the ultimate bar book by NYC's most meticulous bartender.and#160;To say that PDT is a unique bar is an understatement. It recalls the era of hidden Prohibition speakeasies: to gain access, you walk into a raucous hot dog stand, step into a phone booth, and get permission to enter the serene cocktail lounge. Now, Jim Meehan, PDT's innovative operator and mixmaster, is revolutionizing bar books, too, offering all 304 cocktail recipes available at PDT plus behind-the-scenes secrets. From his bar design, tools, and equipment to his techniques, food, and spirits, it's all here, stunningly illustrated by Chris Gall.and#160;
Synopsis
Swedish Fish. Strawberry Cheesecake. Candy Cane. No, we're not talking about food; these treats are cocktails! The hottest drinks at the bar are sweet concoctions, and here's a hip, authoritative guide to shots, shooters, and slammers that taste like today's most popular candies and desserts. Easy to use and loaded with photos of exotic colorful beverages, this lip-smacking collection will indulge your sweet tooth and unleash your wild side.
Synopsis
This beautifully illustrated edition of the home-bartending bible by world-renowned bartender Salvatore Calabrese includes 50 new recipes along with instructions for preparing virtually any cocktail. With encyclopedic information about every liquor, here are 830 of Salvatore's personal favorites, from classics like the Negroni to exotic modern reinventions like the Cosmopolitan. Stir in a sparkling blend of insider info and gorgeous color photos, garnish with live-action pictorials of dozens of techniques, and you've got everything necessary to become a master of mixology.
About the Author
Jim Meehan is one of the most celebrated figures in the drinks industry. Before opening PDT, he worked in major New York restaurants and bars, including Five Points, Gramercy Tavern, and The Pegu Club. He is a contributing editor of
Food and Wine magazine's annual cocktail book, Mr
. Boston's Bartender Guide, and
Sommelier Journal. Meehan has been recognized as a rising star mixologist by
Star Chefs Online Culinary Magazine, Cheers Magazine and as the 2009 American Bartender of the Year at Tales of the Cocktail. He lives in New York City's East Village.and#160;Chris Gall has created designs for clients that include Ford, Nike, Pepsi, Shell Oil, Sony, McDonald's, and U.S. Steel. His work has been showcased in virtually every major publication in America, including
Time,
Newsweek,
Forbes,
People and the
New York Times. Millions of New Yorkers will recognize Chris's and#8220;Flying Fish,and#8221; displayed by the MTA for over a year in countless underground subway cars. He has received over 50 major awards from the likes of the Society of Illustrators,
Communication Arts Magazine, The New York Art Directors Club, and
Print Magazine. Gall has authored and illustrated four children's books, including
America the Beautiful,
Dear Fish,
There's Nothing To Do On Mars, and
Dinotrux, which was a 2009
Publishers Weekly Best Children's Book. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.