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The Cocktail Chronicles

by Paul Clarke

"Over 200 recipes for rediscovered classics, enduring standards & contemporary concoctions"--Cover.

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

Not every revolution requires an insurrection, and not every renaissance begins in salons, galleries or cloistered chambers. The cocktail seemed an unlikely candidate to start either a revolution or a renaissance, but somehow over the past decade, it has managed to become the center of both. Today the cocktail is celebrated at week-long conferences and festivals that draw thousands. Taking cues from a wider culinary movement that's been building steam for decades, craft-cocktail bars (and the bartenders and writers who inhabit them) are digging in the depths of the drink's rich history and apply these fresh-taught lessons to new drinks, appropriating techniques and skills acquired everywhere from centuries-old handbooks. However, as fascinating as today's artisan-driven or tech-savvy craft-cocktail bars can be, there's also a need for cocktail comfort food-for exciting drinks that have the benefit of being delicious, and that can be easily prepared by non-professionals. From Paul Clarke, the 2014 Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer and founder of the groundbreaking spirits blog, The Cocktail Chronicles, comes an approachable guide to the cocktail renaissance thus far and-as the name implies-a chronicle of the cocktails that have come along the way. The Cocktail Chronicles is not a lab manual for taking the cocktail experience to a molecular level; nor is it an historical monograph tracing the details of our forebears as they developed and mixed the drinks we enjoy today. Instead, The Cocktail Chronicles is a collection of approachable, and easily replicable drinks that all share the same thing: a common deliciousness and a role -- both big and small -- in the ongoing and thriving cocktail renaissance. This collection of expertly curated recipes represent a photo album of sorts-snapshots of people encountered over the years, with some close friends and family members depicted alongside a few dimly remembered strangers. The Cocktail Chronicles believes cocktails should be fun: it doesn't demand the purchase of a new product for every recipe or require hours spent preparing a single ingredient -- that is a sure way to suck the joy right out of it. Life is complicated-a good drink doesn't have to be. To that end, The Cocktail Chronicles has you covered.

Back Cover

The Cocktail Chronicles is mixology for the masses. Written by Paul Clarke, the executive editor of Imbibe, The Cocktail Cocktails is an enlightening field guide to the cocktail renaissance that_s never overwhelming and always welcoming. It_s not a lab manual for taking the cocktail experience to a molecular level; nor is it an historical thesis tracing the origins of the drinks we enjoy today. Instead, The Cocktail Chronciles is a collection of approachable and easily replicable drinks that all share the same thing: a common deliciousness and a key role_fully explained in Clarke_s engaging manner_in the ongoing and thriving cocktail renaissance. Informative, fascinating, and bound by Clarke_s belief that cocktails should be fun, The Cocktail Chronicles celebrates the breadth of the cocktail renaissance and it_s continuing revolution without making things overly complex or precious. Life_s too complicated; thanks to The Cocktail Chronicles, a good drink doesn_t need to be.

Author Biography

Paul Clarke is a journalist specializing in spirits, cocktails and the culture of drink. The executive editor of Imbibe magazine, he has spent the past decade researching and writing about drinks for Imbibe, the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Times, Serious Eats, Tasting Table and many other publications and websites, and is a member of the editorial board for the Oxford Companion to Spirits and Cocktails.Since 2005, Clarke has documented his exploration of fine spirits and mixology on The Cocktail Chronicles, one of the first exclusively spirits and cocktail-related blogs on the Internet, and he's the founder and moderator emeritus of Mixology Monday, a monthly online cocktail party that's attracted scores of participants and thousands of readers since its 2006 debut. A regular speaker at events including Tales of the Cocktail, Portland Cocktail Week and the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, Clarke has received a Spirited Award from Tales of the Cocktail for Best Cocktail Writing, and a Bert Greene Award from the International Association of Culinary Professionals for his drinks journalism. He lives in Seattle.

Table of Contents

IntroductionChapter One: Notes from a Renaissance in Progress•Glassware•About the Drinks•Basic Cocktail TechniqueChapter Two: Not Forgotten -- Familiar Classics and Back-from-the-Dead Obscurities•Cocktail Context: Gin•Cocktail Context: Applejack & Calvados•Vermouth & Aperitifs•Cocktail Context: Brandy•Absinthe•Sherry•New Orleans•Cocktail Context: WhiskeyChapter Three: Muses and Bridges -- Five enduring classics and the drinks they've inspired•Daiquiri•Old Fashioned•Manhattan•Martini•NegroniChapter Four: Staying Power -- Contemporary cocktails that may well be built to last•Cocktail Context: Tequila & Mezcal•Cocktail Context: Rum•Bitters•Cocktail Context: Vodka•Amari•Pisco•A Tip of the Pith Helmet: Props to the Tiki DrinkChapter Five: Bottles, Tools and TipsAcknowledgementsIndex

Review

"The Cocktail Chronicles is an insider's guide to the classic and modern drinks, spirits, bars, and bartenders driving the current cocktail renaissance, from a writer who has been on its front lines for the past decade." —Camper English, cocktail journalist and publisher of Alcademics.com
"Paul Clarke began writing about the cocktail renaissance when it was still wishful thinking, and has been covering it ever since. I challenge anybody to find somebody who knows it better or, just as important, somebody who can explain it more clearly or genially. He is the ideal guide." — David Wondrich, author of Imbibe! and Punch; Esquire drinks correspondent
"This book is not only valuable, it's necessary. And while it's replete with cocktails, at Paul Clarke's hand, the writing always wins." —Ted Haigh, "Dr. Cocktail," author of Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails
"Whether celebrating the rebirth of The Last Word or comparing an aperitif to Boom Boom Mancini, The Cocktail Chronicles is a decade-in-the-making document of Paul Clarke at his finest. He nails that sweet spot of drinks writing, appealing to veteran bartenders and cocktail geeks while expertly demystifying matters for those eager to learn more." —Brad Thomas Parsons, author of Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All
"The Cocktail Chronicles is not just an engaging inquiry to the classics, but a unique eyewitness account of the contemporary craft-cocktail revolution. It's a lot to drink in, but Paul mixes it perfectly and serves it with a smile." —Jeff "Beachbum" Berry, author of Potions of the Caribbean
"The most indispensable cocktail guide in years. Paul Clarke's serious authority never gets in the way of his pleasure. This is the guy you want behind the bar with you." ––Jonathan Miles, former New York Times cocktail columnist
"Few people have followed the cocktail revolution as closely as Paul Clarke. And to follow his journey—and look at where it all began, where it's been, and where we've ended up—there's no more entertaining way of discovering all the details than by reading this fine tome." —gaz regan, author of The Joy of Mixology
"It's not often that a new cocktail book holds my attention, but I wasn't surprised that Paul's did. The Cocktail Chronicles will serve as a wonderful homage to what is perhaps one of the most pivotal times in the history of cocktails." —Audrey Saunders, owner of Pegu Club, New York City

Prizes

Winner of Best Cocktail and Spirits Writer 2014 (United States)
Winner of Best Culinary Writing for Beverage 2014 (United States)

Long Description

Not every revolution requires an insurrection, and not every renaissance begins in salons, galleries or cloistered chambers. The cocktail seemed an unlikely candidate to start either a revolution or a renaissance, but somehow over the past decade, it has managed to become the center of both. Today the cocktail is celebrated at week-long conferences and festivals that draw thousands. Taking cues from a wider culinary movement that_s been building steam for decades, craft-cocktail bars (and the bartenders and writers who inhabit them) are digging in the depths of the drink_s rich history and apply these fresh-taught lessons to new drinks, appropriating techniques and skills acquired everywhere from centuries-old handbooks.However, as fascinating as today_s artisan-driven or tech-savvy craft-cocktail bars can be, there_s also a need for cocktail comfort food_for exciting drinks that have the benefit of being delicious, and that can be easily prepared by non-professionals. From Paul Clarke, the 2014 Best Cocktail & Spirits Writer and founder of the groundbreaking spirits blog, The Cocktail Chronicles, comes an approachable guide to the cocktail renaissance thus far and_as the name implies_a chronicle of the cocktails that have come along the way. The Cocktail Chronicles is not a lab manual for taking the cocktail experience to a molecular level; nor is it an historical monograph tracing the details of our forebears as they developed and mixed the drinks we enjoy today. Instead, The Cocktail Chronicles is a collection of approachable, and easily replicable drinks that all share the same thing: a common deliciousness and a role -- both big and small -- in the ongoing and thriving cocktail renaissance. This collection of expertly curated recipes represent a photo album of sorts_snapshots of people encountered over the years, with some close friends and family members depicted alongside a few dimly remembered strangers. The Cocktail Chronicles believes cocktails should be fun: it doesn_t demand the purchase of a new product for every recipe or require hours spent preparing a single ingredient -- that is a sure way to suck the joy right out of it. Life is complicated_a good drink doesn't have to be. To that end, The Cocktail Chronicles has you covered.

Review Text

_The Cocktail Chronicles blog was such a big part of my education. This book is long overdue, and will be required reading for the next generation of bartenders._ _Jeffrey Morgenthaler, bar manager at Clyde Common (Portland, Oregon) and author of The Bar Book: Elements of Cocktail Technique

Review Quote

"Whether celebrating the rebirth of The Last Word or comparing an aperitif to Boom Boom Mancini, The Cocktail Chronicles is a decade-in-the-making document of Paul Clarke at his finest. He nails that sweet spot of drinks writing, appealing to veteran bartenders and cocktail geeks while expertly demystifying matters for those eager to learn more." --Brad Thomas Parsons, author of Bitters: A Spirited History of a Classic Cure-All

Competing Titles

_ Apothecary Cocktails: Restorative Drinks from Yesterday and Today - 978-1592335848_ The Curious Bartender: The Artistry and Alchemy of Creating the Perfect Cocktail -- 978-1849754378_ Vintage Spirits and Forgotten Cocktails: From the Alamagoozlum to the Zombie 100 Rediscovered Recipes and the Stories Behind Them -- 978-1592535613_ The PDT Cocktail Book: The Complete Bartender's Guide from the Celebrated Speakeasy -- 978-1402779237

Description for Sales People

_ Author Paul Clarke, the editor of Imbibe, the 2014 Best Cocktail and Spirit Writer, and a pioneering cocktail blogger, is one of the most respected cocktail & spirit writers working today._ The cocktail craze continues to surge and the added _craft_ component _ distilleries are at their highest point since prohibition _ is prompting even more interest in history/recipes._ This is an approachable, unpretentious guide to the cocktail renaissance -- and a chronicle of the cocktails that have played a role, either big or small -- and will appeal to budding cocktail enthusiasts while also having the street credibility to please the most-seasoned bartenders._ Life is complicated _ a good drink doesn_t have to be_The delicious recipes and ingredients are accessible and very easy to replicate at home.Audience_Bartenders and professionals in the cocktail trade_Cocktail and lifestyle enthusiasts who enjoy a good drink_Culinary professionals and restauranteurs_Fans of The Cocktail Chronicles_Readers of Imbibe and other cocktail/spirit publications_Bewildered newbies entering the cocktail scene_Foodies and cocktail enthusiasts seeking the ideal gift for family or friends

Details

ISBN1940611172
Author Paul Clarke
Language English
ISBN-10 1940611172
ISBN-13 9781940611174
Media Book
Format Paperback
Pages 200
DEWEY 641.874
Short Title COCKTAIL CHRONICLES
Imprint Spring House Press
Country of Publication United States
Subtitle Navigating the Cocktail Renaissance with Jigger, Shaker & Glass
Year 2015
Publication Date 2015-09-17
NZ Release Date 2015-09-17
US Release Date 2015-09-17
UK Release Date 2015-09-17
Publisher Cedar Lane Press
Audience General
AU Release Date 2015-11-08
Illustrations Illustrations, unspecified

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