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The craft of the cocktail / Dale DeGroff.

By: DeGroff, Dale.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: London : Proof Publishing Ltd, 2003Description: x, 230 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm. + hbk.ISBN: 9780954586904; 0954586905.Subject(s): CocktailsDDC classification: 641.874
Contents:
Part 1: The craft of the cocktail -- The history of the cocktail -- The ingredients of the cocktail -- The tools, techniques and garnishes of the cocktail -- Part 2: Cocktails and bar tales -- Part 3: The Resources of the Cocktail -- Products, services and sources -- Measures -- Basic recipes -- Mixing terms and techniques -- Glossary -- Special thanks.
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General lending MTU Bishopstown Library Lending 641.874 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) 1 Available 00105487
Total holds: 0

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Cocktails are bigger than ever, and this is the first real cookbook for them, covering the entire breadth of this rich subject. The Craft of the Cocktail provides much more than merely the same old recipes: it delves into history, personalities, and anecdotes; it shows you how to set up a bar, master important techniques, and use tools correctly; and it delivers unique concoctions, many featuring Dale DeGroff's signature use of fresh juices, as well as all the classics.
Debonair, a great raconteur, and an unparalleled authority, Dale DeGroff is the epitome of Perfect Bartender, universally acknowledged as the world's premier mixologist. From "Entertainment Weekly" and "USA Today" to the Culinary Institute of America and the nation's best restaurants, whenever anybody wants information or training on the bar, they turn to Dale for recipes, for history, for anecdotes, for fun--for cocktail-party conversation as well as for cocktails.
That's what The Craft of the Cocktail is--the full party, conversation and all. It begins with the history of spirits, how they're made (but without too much boring science), the development of the mixed drink, and the culture it created, all drawn from Dale's vast library of vintage cocktail books. Then on to stocking the essential bar, choosing the right tools and ingredients, mastering key techniques--hints worthy of a pro, the same information that Dale shares with the bartenders he trains in seminars and through his videos. And then the meat of the matter: 500 recipes, including everything from tried-and-true classics to of-the-moment originals. Throughout are rich stories, vintage recipes, fast facts, and other entertaining asides. Beautiful color photographs and a striking design round out the cookbook approach to this subject, highlighting the difference between an under-the-bar handbook and a stylish, full-blown treatment. The Craft of the Cocktail is that treatment, destined to become the bible of the bar.

Bibliography: (page 223) and index.

Part 1: The craft of the cocktail -- The history of the cocktail -- The ingredients of the cocktail -- The tools, techniques and garnishes of the cocktail -- Part 2: Cocktails and bar tales -- Part 3: The Resources of the Cocktail -- Products, services and sources -- Measures -- Basic recipes -- Mixing terms and techniques -- Glossary -- Special thanks.

CIT Module HOSP 6044 - Core reading.

CIT Module HOSP 6011 - Supplementary reading.

Author notes provided by Syndetics

For 12 years, Dale DeGroff ran the bar at New York's Rainbow Room and now serves as a consultant for top restaurants. He has been profiled in dozens of newspapers and magazines. He lives in West Hemptead, New York.