Party Drinks - Softcover

Wisniewski, Ian; Baldwin, Jan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1840911719 ISBN 13: 9781840911718

Publisher: Conran Octopus, 2000

Synopsis

Whatever the occasion, a party just wouldn't be a party without drinks to liven things up. Whether it's a flute of Champagne, a pitcher of Margaritas, or a nonalcoholic Flamingo, it's liquid refreshment that fuels good times. This truly comprehensive guide presents more than 170 libations from around the globe. Recipes range from all-time classics such as Martinis and Manhattans to Mudslides, Bellinis, and--for the more adventurous party-giver-Vampiros, Flatlines, and Silver Bullets. (Luckily, there's also a chapter on hangover cures!) Notes on local customs accompany international specialties such as Brazil's Caipirinha and Poland's Porterowka, a potent blend of vodka, stout, and porter. And, since cocktails, like parties, are all about style and indulgence, secrets of good presentation are revealed. Some drinks will be familiar, others new, but all are sure to break the ice at any social gathering. Try them at your next affair. They'll be the hit of the party--and you'll be the host of the season.

About this title

Synopsis

Ian Wisniewski travels the globe to discover how the world parties, using drink as his magnifying glass. He looks at why particular drinks have developed in each area, how they are drunk there and elsewhere, and details the local serving customs and drinking games. The chapters then offer an authorative selection of cocktail recipes using each drink. There are 200 recipes for all types of event plus advice on serving and knocking them back. And there are also plenty of hangover cures.

About this edition

• Publisher: Conran Octopus
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 1840911719
• ISBN 13: 9781840911718
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144