Signature Cocktails

A signature cocktail is a bespoke drink that expresses the nature of the time, person, or place for which it was created. In this book, the author, veteran drinks writer Amanda Schuster, curates a collection of some of the most celebrated cocktails – from well-known classics such as the Bellini, to the up-to-the-minute Twin Cities from New York’s ultra-hip Dead Rabbit bar.

Signature cocktails have become an increasingly popular way to define the style and character of a celebrated establishment and the talented mixologists behind them. Each unique drink in this collection is accompanied by the name of the creator, place and date of invention, alongside a specially commissioned image, easy-to-follow recipe, and a fascinating insight into its unique story.

Covering almost 600 years of cocktail history, this elegant and uniquely focused collection of 200 drinks will appeal to a wide range of readers – from lovers of cocktails to everyone who enjoys entertaining, food, and culture, to mixologists, bartenders, and industry professionals.

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‘Heavy on the research, rich in detail and history, and packed with the kind of handy facts you can break out at the next dull party you attend.’ – Forbes

‘Surprisingly succinct … Makes whipping up these at home drinks just a little bit easier.’ – Food & Wine

‘If you know an avid home bartender – whether they're a budding mixologist or are well skilled with a shaker – this no-nonsense collection is sure to become their new cocktail bible.’ – Country Living