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One of the world's top bartenders shares his wisdom in this seasonal introduction to the world of cocktails. Join Marvin J. Allen, longtime bartender at New Orleans' Carousel Bar in the Hotel Monteleone, as he doles out sips and tips in this delightful, informative guide. Recipes, histories, and tricks of the trade fill these beautifully photographed pages. Allen tutors readers in basic equipment and ingredients, giving the groundwork needed for them to experiment.From the warm rum cocktails of February to the delicate art of the martini in September, every month is an introduction to a different spirit. Start St. Patrick's Day with a classic Irish Coffee. Take the edge off of the August heat with a Pimm's Cup. Summon the spirit of fin de sii1/2cle with October's absinthe recipes. Imbibe through the depths of winter into the dog days of summer with Allen's expert guidance. Each cocktail is a combination of disparate ingredients that, when combined, create a new and exciting taste. It's just like magic.

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Book category Books in English Lifestyle, sport & leisure Cookery / food & drink etc Beverages

• Full title: Magic in a Shaker
• Subtitle: A Year of Spirited Libations
• Author: Marvin J Allen
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardback
• Number of pages: 224
• EAN: 9781455619894
• ISBN: 1455619892
• ID: 09293760
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Co
• Weight: 484 g
• Dimensions: 148 × 224 × 21 mm
• Date of publishing: 07. July 2014

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