Modern Classic Cocktails

Anyone who has peeked at a bar menu in the last thirty years knows that we’ve been living through a cocktail renaissance. Like the first golden age of cocktails — which lasted from the late 1870s until the dawn of the 1920s Prohibition era and gave us icons like the Manhattan, Martini, Daquiri, Tom Collins, Sazerac and countless others — this 21st century comeback has produced its fair share of delicious cocktails that are sure to endure. Discover a host of mixed drinks culled from this modern cocktail revival in Modern Classic Cocktails. From New York Times cocktail and spirits writer Robert Simonson, this little book is filled to the brim with backstories and recipes for over sixty drinks. Not only will you learn to whip up these tasty concoctions in your own home, you’ll also get the scoop on the bars or bartenders who birthed these new boozy beverages. Simonson also dives into what exactly makes a new drink a modern classic and also shares tips for what tools and ingredients your home bar should be stocked with. Sure to make a mixologist out of anyone who picks it up, Modern Classic Cocktails is a must-have for anyone who loves to entertain.     •5.75"W x .75"D x 8.25"H   •by Robert Simonson •photography by Lizzie Munro •hardcover •166 pages