Synopses & Reviews
Muggy afternoons spent poolside, picnics at the beach, parties under a starry sky; summer is all about relaxation and fun.
And when the mercury climbs, theres no better way to unwind than with an ice-cold cocktail. With more than fifty recipes for stylish martinis and fizzy libations that celebrate summers laid-back attitude, The Backyard Bartender brings out your inner mixologist and turns your yard into summers coolest hangout. Frozen, on the rocks, or shaken, The Backyard Bartender offers an array of must-try concoctions that celebrate the season. Nicole Aloni includes creative recipes based on summers freshest ingredients, refined interpretations of classics like martinis and sidecars, plus nonalcoholic quaffs with plenty of zing.
Why not try a:
Spicy Ginger Blush Martini
Aromatic Lavender Lush
Dessert-inspired Key Lime Pie
Swimming Pool-blue The Deep End
From cocktail lingo to the tools of the trade, youll find everything you need to transform your backyard into a summer retreat.
About the Author
NICOLE ALONI is the author of Cooking for Company and Secrets from a Caterers Kitchen. After receiving her culinary training in France, she began a catering career that spanned twenty years of glamorous events. Aloni catered the Academy Awards four times, prepared a state luncheon for Queen Elizabeth II, and produced galas in honor of American presidents, foreign dignitaries, and Julia Child. Aloni makes frequent television and radio appearances and is a contributor to Bon Appétit and Better Homes and Gardens, among other magazines. She teaches cooking and entertaining across the country. Aloni lives in Seattle, Washington.